Nea Alikarnassos Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Heraklion Port
Explore ancient fortifications and relax with a waterside drink at Heraklion’s picturesque harbour.

Palace of Knossos
This stunning archaeological site is one of the world’s most important records of Minoan civilisation and it may well be the oldest city in Europe.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Delve into the lost world of the Minoans at this museum that has exhibits covering over 5,000 years of Cretian history.

Historical Museum of Crete
Make your way through centuries of Cretan history at this modern museum, which has collections ranging from the fourth century to the end of World War II.

Koules Fortress
This sturdy stone fortress guarded Heraklion from Turkish invasion during Venetian times. Now the Rock of the Sea stands proud over the harbour, a true city icon.

Heraklion Loggia
Heraklion’s town hall is in this stunning building, which was once used as a meeting place for Venetian noblemen.
Activities

Heraklion Archaeological Museum Ticket & Audio Guide

Crete: Palace of Knossos E-Ticket and Audio Guide

Knossos Palace & Heraklion City –Full-Day Tour from Rethymno
Our pick of the best Nea Alikarnassos Hotel Deals

Sofia Hotel
Clean room, comfortable beds, nice buffet breakfast. Well presented hotel and very welcoming man on reception even after midnight. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026

Marvel Deluxe Rooms
Yes. Too early to eat.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

Agapi Beach Resort - Premium All Inclusive
Great resort, staff were super helpful especially those at the restaurant. The Spa was amazing and the staff took time to speak with us before recommending treatment to book. Location right on the beach made it a fantastic place to stay.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

GDM Megaron Historical Monument Hotel
Enjoyed our stay very much. Staff super friendly, welcoming, helpful, and polite. Breakfast was very good. If I had one suggestion, it would be to reduce the amount of desserts and sweets offered and replace with more hot food options such as waffles/pancakes, omelets to order etc. however, this ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Aquila Atlantis Hotel
fantastic custom instructions to prepare early breakfast with boiled eggs.. usually hotels just give you a bunch of carbs and sugars.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only
Everything is excellent especially the staff. 10/10. Superb
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
