Heraklion City  Hotels

Population	150.000 residents (137.711 according to the 2001 census).
Surface	120 sqm
Climate	Soft Mediterranean.
Geographyá	Capital of Crete, in the centre of the northern coast of island.
History	Birthplace of the first European civilization since Minoan Period 3.000 b.c. with capital the city of Knosos.
Economy	Key sectors are Tourism, Agriculture and Trade.
Crops	Olive trees, vines, orange,legumes.
Food	Cretan foods with olive oil, legumes, vegetables, fruits, wine.
Flora	Unique aromatic plants.
Fauna	Unique Cretan Chamois (Kri Kri).
Museums	Archaeological Museum, Historical Museum, Natural History Museum, Museum Of Battle of Crete.
Academic Institutions	University of Crete, Faculty of Medicine (8.000 students), Technological Institution (6.500 students), Foundation of Research and Technology (FORTH), Technological Park (STEPc).
Airport	Second International Airport of Greece, first in charter flights.
Harbour	Important passenger, commercial and cruise.
Hotels	Numerous of luxury, A' ,B',and C'
Road Network	National road connects Heraklion with the other main cities of Crete.
Hospitals	Regional Academic (PEPAGNI), Venizeleio General.
Tourist Period	From April To November