L' Horizon Luxury Living is located in the centre of Heraklion, allowing you to explore all of the above with ease. Walk to the main attractions, enjoy local life and return to your comfortable and elegant retreat with sea views.
One of Europe’s most important museums, it houses the world’s largest collection of Minoan art. Travel 4,000 years back in time and discover the civilisation that gave birth to the myth of the Minotaur.
The legendary palace of King Minos is just 15 minutes from the city centre. Walk the very same corridors where, according to legend, Theseus faced the Minotaur in the labyrinth.
The picturesque Venetian harbour with the iconic Koules Fortress is the heart of the city. Ideal for a stroll, photos and watching the sunset.
Heraklion is ideally situated for exploring some of Crete’s most beautiful beaches:
Ammoudara
: A well-organised beach with beach bars, 10 minutes from the centre
Matala
: The legendary hippie beach with its caves
Agia Pelagia
: Crystal-clear waters and picturesque surroundings
Bali
: A little paradise with turquoise waters
The Venetian Harbour is the historic heart of Heraklion, boasting the impressive architecture of the Venetian era. Stroll along the waterfront and discover the shipyards, warehouses and Venetian walls that once protected the city.
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The Historic Centre of Heraklion combines Byzantine, Venetian and Ottoman elements in a vibrant urban fabric. Explore Liontaria and Eleftherias squares, the museums and the traditional tavernas.
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The Loggia is an outstanding example of 17th-century Venetian architecture that served as a meeting place for the aristocracy. Today it houses Heraklion Town Hall and is one of the city’s most beautiful buildings.
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The Natural History Museum of Crete offers interactive exhibitions on the island’s fauna, flora and geology. Ideal for families with children, featuring an earthquake simulator and aquariums with endemic species.
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The Palace of Knossos is the largest and most impressive Minoan palace, dating back to 2000 BC. Arthur Evans’s reconstructions transport you to the golden age of Minoan civilisation.
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The Palace of Knossos is the largest and most impressive Minoan palace, dating back to 2000 BC. Arthur Evans’s reconstructions transport you to the golden age of Minoan civilisation.
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Elounda is a cosmopolitan resort with luxury hotels and a picturesque little harbour. This is where the caiques set sail for Spinalonga, whilst its beaches offer total relaxation.
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Elounda is a cosmopolitan resort with luxury hotels and a picturesque little harbour. This is where the caiques depart for Spinalonga, whilst its beaches offer total relaxation.
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Agia Pelagia is a tourist resort 20 km from Heraklion with crystal-clear waters and sandy beaches. Ideal for diving, water sports and relaxing holidays in a family-friendly environment.
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Spinalonga is the Venetian fortress island that was used as a leper colony until 1957. Its harrowing history and well-preserved buildings make it one of the most popular archaeological sites in Crete.
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