Things to do in Kateriana

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Kateriana must see attractions

1. Heraklion Port

Sit on a harbor wall at Heraklion Port and watch fishing boats bobbing on the sparkling Cretan waters. Visit the ancient fort that protected the harbor and see the old walls that have stood here for over 400 years. Sample local cuisine at one of the many restaurants near the water’s edge. Watch the coming and going of the small ferries that run between the Greek islands or book a passage on one and enjoy a daytrip away from the mainland.
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Heraklion Port showing a marina

2. Heraklion Archaeological Museum

View over 5,500 years of pottery, artwork, tools and weapons when you visit Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Plan to spend time in the Minoan exhibit, which is widely acknowledged as being the best of its kind in the world. Discover Neolithic tools and statues, objects traded with the Egyptians and notable Roman artworks and frescoes too.
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Heraklion Archaeological Museum showing street scenes

3. Palace of Knossos

Walk through the chambers of Minoan kings and queens at Knossos and marvel at the grandeur of the ancient buildings. Explore the labyrinthine layout and learn the story of what happened to the mythical architect, Daedalus. Take a tour to find out what treasures have been discovered here since excavations began.
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Take a tour around one of Europe’s most spectacular archaeological sites, where Greek myths have been made and great treasures discovered.

4. Natural History Museum of Crete

Visit the Natural History Museum of Crete to explore the different ecosystems in the island’s unique climate and see some of the animals that thrive here. Learn about the species that existed here long before humans. Experience the sensation of an earthquake on the Seismic Table. Children can have fun while learning in the Stavros Niarchos Discovery Center with several interactive exhibits. Rest for a few minutes while you sit down and enjoy one of the excellent shows in the multimedia room.
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Natural History Museum of Crete

5. Historical Museum of Crete

Pay a visit to the Historical Museum of Crete and chart the city’s fascinating past from early Christian times through to the modern day. View spectacular Byzantine artwork, visit the writing room of one of Greece’s most famous literary heroes and learn about the Cretan struggle for independence. See how the folk arts of the Byzantine, Venetian and Ottoman periods have all influenced each other. Don’t miss the museum’s prize attractions: two paintings by the great Spanish Renaissance artist Doménikos Theotokópoulos, better known as El Greco.
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Historical Museum of Crete featuring street scenes

What to do in Kateriana

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Melidoni Cave

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Explore the great outdoors at Melidoni Cave, a lovely green space in Geropotamos. Wander the sandy beaches and waterfront in this quaint area.

Melidoni Cave

Mount Ida

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Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Ida during your travels in Kouroutai. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Mount Ida

Sfendoni Cave

Explore the great outdoors at Sfendoni Cave, a lovely green space in Zoniana. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Sfendoni Cave

Livadi beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Livadi beach during your trip to Bali? Wander the waterfront and sandy beaches in this quaint area.

Livadi beach

Vlihi Nero beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Vlihi Nero beach during your trip to Bali? Wander the waterfront and sandy beaches in this quaint area.

Vlihi Nero beach

Varkotopos beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Varkotopos beach during your trip to Bali? Wander the waterfront and sandy beaches in this quaint area.

Varkotopos beach

Limni Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Limni Beach during your trip to Panormos? Wander the beaches in this quaint area.

Limni Beach

Reptisland

Visit the native and exotic animals who call Reptisland home during your trip to Melidoni.

Reptisland

Geropotamos Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Geropotamos Beach during your trip to Lavris? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Geropotamos Beach

Popular day trips from Kateriana

Mylopotamos

Mylopotamos