Heraklion Prefecture in Crete
The prefecture of Heraklion is the largest in Crete island, has the greatest population and the highest per capital income of the island Crete. There are seven provinces (eparhies) in this prefecture: Malevizi, Temenos, and Pediada on the north coast and Pirgiotisa, Kainourio, Monofatsi, and Viannos in the centre and on the south coast. The main cities are Timbaki, Ano Viannos, Matala, and Mires.
The northwestern area of the prefecture of Heraklion is comprised of the three provinces of Malevizi, Temenos, and Pediada. The main city is Iraklion. This area is the largest of grape - producing areas of Crete and its main products are sultana raisins, Malevizi (Malmsey) wine, and table grapes (Rosaki). In these valleys Sir Arthur Evans, the British archaeologist, excavated the Minoan Palace of Knossos, the remains of a great civilization.
Useful Telephone Numbers
| Region of Crete |
2810 336330, 341641 |
| Prefecture of Heraklion |
2810 396200 |
| Municipality of Heraklion |
2810 399399, 399109 |
| Customs House |
2810 346200 |
| Civil Aviation Authority |
2810 397800 |
| N. Kazantzakis Airport |
2810 228402 |
| Heraklion Post Office |
2810 234468 |
| Region of Crete - Tourism Direction |
2810 228203 |
| Interurban Buses for Lassithi-Chania-Rethymno |
2810 245019 |
Hospitals
| National Center for Emergency Care (EKAB) |
166, 2810 222222 |
| Venizeleio Hospital |
2810 368000 - 29 |
| University Hospital (PAGNH) |
2810 392111 |
Archaeological Sites
| Knossos Palace |
2810 231940 |
| Archaeological Museum |
2810 226092 |
| Historical Museum |
2810 283219 |
| Museum for the Battle of Crete |
2810 346554 |
| Nikos Kazantzakis Museum |
2810 741689 |
| Municipal Art Gallery |
2810 399228 |
