| How to get
to Heraklion, Crete |
- By air: The
airport Nikos Kazantzakis (airport Code: HER) is the only one in
Heraklion. Heraklion has 8-10 direct flights per day from Athens (ATH),
2-4 direct flights per day from Thesaloniki (SKG), and 3-5 direct
flights per week from Amsterdam via Transavia Airlines. Depending on
the time of the year, there may also be frequent charter flights from
many major European cities. Taxi service is provided just outside the
airport. There are also a number of car rental companies located in the
airport.
- By sea: The
Heraklion harbour is located close to the city. There are two major
ship companies on the line: Athens-Heraklion. Minoan
lines and ANEK lines provide daily service
from and towards Crete. There are taxis available as well as buses near
the port. If you would like to rent a car, you need to get to the
downtown area were there is a number of rental agencies (20 minutes
walk or 2 minutes by taxi).
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| How to get
to the conference venue/hotel Aldemar
Royal Mare Village in Hersonissos |
- By taxi: The most
convenient method to get to the conference hotel/venue from all
locations (airport / seaport / downtown) is to use a taxi. There are
taxis as you exit the aiport, harbour, and various locations downtown.
The ride to Aldemar Mare Village is about 30 minutes and should cost
approximately 25 Euros depending on traffic.
- By car: From the
aiport / seaport / downtown area, get to the highway (follow signs to
the National Road). On the highway, head East and follow the signs to
Agios Nikolaos and/or Hersonissos.
- Use this map
to get from the highway to the
appropriate exit for Hersonissos.
- At the exit use this map
to get to the sideroad that
leads to the hotel.
- Use this map
to get to the hotel using the
sideroad.
- By bus: Go to the
bus station, which is located very close to the seaport. Take the bus
to Hersonissos. Buses run every 30mins between 06:30-23:00. The fare is
about 2.5 Euros. The ride is about 45 mins. Once you arrive in
Hersonissos, you must take a taxi to the hotel/conference venue.
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| INFORMATION
ON CRETE |
There are many sites on the web with information
about all aspects of Crete. If you need additional information, contact
the conference organizers.
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