Crete - Where to go nearish Heraklion??

[ReaperCushions]

Hi Guys,

Quite specifc this one as we have stumbled across some cheap flights here, but have no idea where is nice or where to avoid?

I've not heard good things about Malia, and we are looking for a nice quiet seaside town with some nice Tavernas, bars and beaches.

Anyone have any recommendations within say an hours drive of the airport?

Cheers

[ChrisBMW]

I've been to Crete several times and the only place I would stay is Elounda, its about 90 minutes from the airport but worth the extra 30 minute drive

The Elounda blue is a nice hotel if you're looking for one.

[Mark.]

What Chris said - don't know a lot about the rest of the island but Elounda is lovely.

Lots of hotels/apartment type places, we stayed at Aquila Elounda Village - smashing place.

[V8A*ndy]

Not near Heraklion but cheap, friendly and I really enjoyed my stay there.

http://www.plakias.co.uk/