Elena's Guidebook for Heraklion
Parks & Nature
enjoy real crete! 40 min drive from Heraklion
Georgiadis Park
DimokratiasLasithi Plateau
Höhle des Zeus
Arts & Culture
Archäologisches Museum Iraklio
1 ChatzidakiA must see when in Heraklion! The fabulous archaeological site of Knossos! Discover the Minoas Palace and dive into ancient times!
227 Einheimische empfehlen
Minoan Palace of Knossos
8 ΦειδίουA must see when in Heraklion! The fabulous archaeological site of Knossos! Discover the Minoas Palace and dive into ancient times!
Festung Rocca a Mare
Historisches Museum von Kreta
27 Leof. Sofokli VenizelouEverything Else
Bakery with delicious cakes, fresh bread, sandwiches, tyropita and fantastic ice cream!
...and great coffee
Koumakis
25 Leof. DimokratiasBakery with delicious cakes, fresh bread, sandwiches, tyropita and fantastic ice cream!
...and great coffee
Flocafe
very nice for a morning or afternoon coffe or late night drink!
Entertainment & Activities
Cretaquarium – Thalassocosmos
Dinosauria Park
Watercity Waterpark Crete
AnopolisNightlife
An excellent bar in the city center of the town. Superb Cocktails and good music.
94 Einheimische empfehlen
Xalavro Open Bar
10 MilatouAn excellent bar in the city center of the town. Superb Cocktails and good music.
Parko 240
1-11 Milatouall day cafe & bar. just next to Xalavros bar
Toucan heraklion
29a Plateia EleftheriasΦαγητό
Μαύρος Κάτης
2 Agiou MinaPrassin Aloga
21 KidoniasLuculus Restaurant
5 Korailove this restaurant! excellent wines. perfect for special occassions
Wasabi Sushi & Noodles Bar
16 Korai
Thraka (Θράκα)
1 Pl. Eleftherias
Λίγο Κρασί Λίγο Θάλασσα
Food scene
I love the French croissant and the excellent tarts selection! Home made ice cream 🍦 more than yummy. It’s perfect for breakfast afternoon coffe or tea and a light snack during the day!
La Maison Du Pain
& GkaliI love the French croissant and the excellent tarts selection! Home made ice cream 🍦 more than yummy. It’s perfect for breakfast afternoon coffe or tea and a light snack during the day!
The chickpea
9 MeramvellouLove the falafel
Greek breakfast option! Traditional Koulouri and coffee at the plateau Daskalojianni.
Κουλουράδες Ηράκλειο
Greek breakfast option! Traditional Koulouri and coffee at the plateau Daskalojianni.