Meet Cretan Philoxenia In Heraklion Hotels

Heraklion, the Cretan capital, is a beautiful destination in many senses, and finding the best crete heraklion hotels is not the greatest of challenges as there are many wonderful options to choose from, although certainly some are better than others. Heraklion has a long and rich history that dates back to the Minoan era, which the astounding ruins of the Palace of Knossos attest to. In antiquity, Roman rule over Heraklion led to the construction of several important edifices, while in 824 the city of Heraklion was established by its Arab occupants, and it became known as a "Castle of the Moat" because they built a moat around the city to protect it from pirates. Following this era was that of Byzantine rule, and later on Venetian (in the 1200s) followed by longstanding Ottoman control until around the mid 1800s. In 1856 Heraklion was struck by a huge earthquake that destroyed much of the city. In the 20th and 21st Centuries, much of Heraklion haS been reconstructed and renovated, and crete heraklion hotels have been part of that significant regeneration. There are hotels of every variety, from 5 Star luxury resorts to boutique hotels and bed and simpler breakfast places. From Crete Heraklion hotels that are located by the airport or on the coastline to hotels snugly built inside the town, visitors are welcomed with warm Cretan “philoxenia” (hospitality) to enjoy a city that embodies a vibrant past, present and future.