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CRETE Crete, the birthplace of European Civilization, is an extremely attractive tourism destination. With a population of over 700.000, the most dynamic sector of the Cretan economy is tourism. Its remarkable tourist resorts attract more than two million visitors every year. The climate is mild, the sun shines over 315 days a year and the island is blessed with a unique natural landscape and a rich cultural heritage. Crete is known globally for a number of products such as olives, olive oil, wine, fresh fruits and vegetables, honey, herbs, and raisins. The island is full of relics of the Minoan ages - the most famous being the palaces at Knossos and Festos. HERAKLION
Heraklion itself is the largest city and the “capital” of Crete with around 300,000 inhabitants, being also the economical centre of the island. Though the city of Heraklion is 30 km away of the gorgeous white sand beach of the Minoan International College, students do not see this as a problem to go shopping or partying there once in a while as there are good roads connecting Minoan and the city. Heraklion is an important shipping port and ferry dock. The public can take ferries and boats from Heraklion to a multitude of destinations including Thira, Rhodes, Egypt, Haifa and mainland Greece. Heraklion International Airport, or Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is located about 5km east of the city. There are regular domestic flights to and from Athens, Thessaloniki and Rhodes. For those who wish to learn a little bit about the history, Heraklion is a home to ancient monuments and examples of major Western civilization. Heraklion is a city of water sports, offering opportunities for diving, windsurfing and sailing. In Heraklion, there are a great number of restaurants and taverns offering traditional Cretan food as well as international cuisine. Local 'raki', 'ouzo'(spirits and fish-taverns) are well known for their delicacies and traditional drinks. For more information visit: Municipality of Heraklion Hakes partner institutions in Heraklion: Minoan International College |
The prefecture of Heraklion in Greece is one of the four prefectures making up the island of Crete in Greece. The prefecture is full of wonderful beaches, interesting archaeological sites, amazing landscapes, picturesque villages and impressive gorges. 
The dynamic and imaginative combination of natural beauty, climate, strategic position, cultural heritage and scientific background has created an appropriate environment to add value to the broader entrepreneurial activity in the region and stimulate the local economy. 