Fly to Heraklion: Heraklion, the capital of Crete, offers holidaymakers plenty of opportunity to hit the beach and catch some sun.

Many of the beaches in the north can be reached easily from Heraklion Town, making them ideal for visitors to Crete looking for a relaxing time on their holidays. Many of these feature golden sands and crystal clear waters lapping at the shore, creating a relaxing and enjoyable environment.

These are intermingled with more active beaches where holidaymakers can enjoy water sports and other activities to make their holiday memorable. And on the south, there are beaches such as Matala offering similar sandy locales with bamboo umbrellas and sun beds to make reclining by the shore even more comfortable.

Plus with the average summertime temperature being around 28 degrees C, it's almost guaranteed that you'll come back from Heraklion with a gorgeous tan to show off for the rest of the year.

And even when you're away from the beach, there's every chance you may find yourself within touching distance of the sea as many of Heraklion's top hotels are situated close to the coast.

This includes hotels with views of the Aegean and those which open up straight on to the beach, with many offering attractive swimming pools that give tourists the opportunity to swim in the sun in the comfort of their own complex.

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