Petrokefalo Travel Guide
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Aquila Atlantis Hotel
We stayed there for a week. It’s an older hotel but is well kept. The rooms are a bit dated but very clean. The staff were incredible.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only

Mitsis Selection Rinela

Village Heights Resort

Petousis Hotel & Suites
The grounds of the hotel were beautiful and breakfast was very thorough as well. The gentlemen at the front desk was very accommodating and polite. My swim out suite was beautiful but little touches like having true smart TV’s or capability to mirror phone to TV would make it a true 5 star. Would ...
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

LAVRIS City Suites
Room was spotless! Great water pressure. Easy check in and out.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Popular places to visit

Heraklion Port
Spend an afternoon wandering around this ancient harbor and admiring the fortress and ancient walls or take a trip to one of the nearby islands.

Palace of Knossos
Take a tour around one of Europe’s most spectacular archaeological sites, where Greek myths have been made and great treasures discovered.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum
One of Europe’s most important museums has five millennia of Cretan history on display, including the exceptional Minoan exhibit.

Historical Museum of Crete
Trace the history of this ancient town through its numerous periods and discover traditional art and fascinating stories.

Koules Fortress
The prominent symbol of Heraklion, this imposing fortress by the harbor has protected the city for over 500 years.

Heraklion Loggia
Take a look around this stunning Venetian monument, also the site of the Heraklion town hall.
Things to do

E-Ticket & Audio Tour for Knossos Palace: Unlock Minoan Majesty

Crete: Palace of Knossos E-Ticket and Audio Guide

Crete: Chania, Lake Kournas and Rethymno Tour

Heraklion Clay Workshop Guided Ancient Writing Lab


