Amoudara Holidays

Crete, and particularly the area around Heraklion, has a rich history. The Minoans, with their large palace at Knossos, are credited with starting European culture. Successive invaders and occupiers from the Romans, Byzantines, and Venetians have all left their mark on Crete. For an insight into this diverse and often turbulent history visit the museums in Heraklion and the ruins around the city, a fascinating glimpse into the past.

A cultural highlight is the Heraklion Festival, which takes place in July and August every year, and features drama, film, traditional music and jazz, and is easily reached from the resort. In the city you will find many concerts including players of the Lyra- a traditional Cretan three-stringed instrument. The centre of the religious calendar is Easter and Holy Week. Almost all the villages near Amoudara have celebrations of this very special time of year.

Amoudara has a wealth of local cuisine you must try when you visit: mezedhes (small plates of snack food), horiatkik salata (traditional Greek salad) and kalamarakia (baby squid) are all delicious!

Amoudara has several beachside bars and clubs that give the resort a fabulous, fun-filled nightlife throughout the summer months. There are many tavernas and restaurants to choose from if you prefer a quieter chilled out evening after a day on the beach. Within Heraklion you will find an endless choice of nightspots, with a lively cluster of bars around the square of Platia Korai. So whatever your taste in nightlife, its all on offer with a holiday in Amoudara.