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The
area of the prefecture of Heraklion is 2,641 Km and the population is
265,000 people The prefecture lies, between two of the largest mountain
massifs in the centre of the isle of Crete. The morphology of the ground
combines with a temperate climate to allow. extensive agricultural activities.
This explains the fact
that the prefecture of Heraklion concentrates approximately half the
population of the island while. the per capita income is the highest
on Crete. As a result of this economic growth the town of Herakion (pop,
150,000) has become the centre of economic activity in the region of
Crete and the host of the bulk of industries and service. The seaport
and airport of Helaklion are two of the main gates of Crete.
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In
addition , the abundance of Minoan antiquities contributed significantly
in the development of the tourism industry . The tourist attraction of Heraklion
necessitated the establishment of hundreds of hotel until strewn along the
northern coast commanding the largest share of beds on Crete . In the lush
valleys of the prefecture, south of the town of Heraklion, are found the
vineyards and olive groves which produce the famous products of Crete |
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Road
Network |
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The
prefecture of Heraklion features a dense road network with satisfactory
conditions of accessibility |
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Shops |
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Open
: Daily (except SUN.) from 08:00 - 14:00 & 17:30 - 20:30 |
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Closed
during Mon. - Wed. - Sat. afternoon hours (Shops are open longer hours and
during the whole week at tourist area in villages.) |
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Photo |
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For
your film film development requirements, look for the characteristic coded
PHOTO shops inside and outside the town of Heraklion. No photographs are
allowed near and over military zones and airports. |
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Churches |
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Before
entering churches and monasteries you are required to be dresses decently. |
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Taxi |
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Taxi
cabs are equipped with a meter which shows the fare. Taxi stationed in the
country charge on the basis of fixed tariffs |
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Currency
exchange |
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Currency
is exchanged in Banks and by private exchange bureaus. All major credit
cards are acceptable almost everywhere |
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Usefull
Telephone Numbers |
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Police
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0810246539-
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Venizeleion
Hospital ......................... |
0810237502-
0810239502 |
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University
Hospital.............................. |
0810269111 |
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IKA
(Social Security).......................... |
0810227102-
0810221227 |
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Traffic
Police........................................ |
0810282031-
0810222022- 0810283190 |
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Airport
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0810245644 |
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Olympic
Airways............ .................... |
0810229191 |
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Port
Police........................ .................. |
0810244956 |
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Hellenic
Post....................................... |
.0810226903 |
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Bus
Services....................................... |
0810221765 |
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Hellenic
Tourism Organization (EOT) |
0810228225-
0810228203 Fax: 0810226020 |
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