The archaeological site of Knossos is located 5 km south-east of the capital city of Heraklion in the central north of the island of Crete. You can reach the site by local bus, if you are staying at Heraklion with a cost of 1,5 euro per person per route. The Palace of Knossos is the largest Minoan site on Crete, covers a ...

The Palace of Knossos Situated 5km SE of the city of Heraklion is the most important archaelogical site in Crete - Knossos, the most representative relic of the Minoan civilization which once flourished on the island. The palace is built on the slopes of Kefalas mountain with easy access to towards the sea and the interior of ...

In northern Crete, near the modern city of Heraklion lies the ruins of Knossos, a city dating back to 7000 B.C. that was once home to a number of famous Greek myths and is now a popular tourist attraction. According to Greek mythology, King Minos built his palace at Knossos. Daedulus, a craftsman and brilliant inventor, ...

Mythical Knossos The most important centre of the Minoan civilisation is just 5km from the centre of Heraklion. This is where master craftsman Daedalus built the labyrinth for the mythical King Minos to isolate the Minotaur, a creature that was half-man, half-bull.

Knossos Beach combines the unique aesthetics and traditional hospitality of the Greek isles with the discreet luxury and comforts of a high-end resort. Overlooking the turquoise beach of Kokkini Hani, the beautiful bungalows and sun kissed suites of Knossos Beach in Heraklion Crete are perfectly harmonized with the luscious ...