Iraklion is surrounded by the municipalities of Maroussi, Nea Ionia, Metamorfosi, Pefki and Lykovrisi. Ιt has developed mainly as a residential area with several green spaces and parks and around the area of the metro station- line 1. Offers plenty of options for families, because of the variety of public and private educational institutions and sports centers. The fast and direct access to the commercial streets of N. Ionia & Pefki, Attiki Odos & the National Road, schools, shops and hospitals of the area gives an additional advantage to the residential development of the Municipality of Heraklion.