Hiking Highlight
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If you arrive at the port by cruise ship and want to go to the city, you cannot walk across the port area alone. There are extra buses that take you to the exit of the port.
August 1, 2023
There are also plenty of parking options at the port for visiting the city. The parking fees are currently (August 2023) €3.00 with no time limit.
August 31, 2023
With almost 175,000 inhabitants, Heraklion is the fourth largest city in Greece and is located on the north coast of the island of Crete. It is the most important port in Crete and an important port city. Cruise ships visit Heraklion around 500 times a year, as Crete is a frequent destination for cruises in the Eastern Mediterranean.
November 12, 2023
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