Things to do in Heraklion
Welcome to Heraklion! A lively and historic city in the center of Crete. I have lived here most of my life so I know a few things I can share with you, my guests! Here are some things I suggest you do while you are here. I chose places that are either in the city or outside but easy to access. Of course there are much more places to visit around Crete or in the area but you should better ask for particular info. I will be happy to help you plan your trip.
Kritiko Spiti
187 Leof. Andrea PapandreouVERY GOOD
Petousis Restaurant
140 Leof. Andrea PapandreouPeskesi
Traditional cretan cuisine served with a gourmet touch in a nice atmosphere. Very central, situated behind Lions Square in an old renovated building. A cultural experience you should try but first make a reservation!
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Peskesi
6-8 Kapetan CharalampiPeskesi
Traditional cretan cuisine served with a gourmet touch in a nice atmosphere. Very central, situated behind Lions Square in an old renovated building. A cultural experience you should try but first make a reservation!
Λίγο Κρασί Λίγο Θάλασσα
ΤΑΒΕΡΝΑ
Vourvouladiko
Eating here is an experience! Every single plate has something, a touch of magic I might say! Creative greek cuisine in a cosy yard in an old neighborhood in the city center. That's why you have to make a reservation!
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Vourvouladikon
50 Monis KardiotissisVourvouladiko
Eating here is an experience! Every single plate has something, a touch of magic I might say! Creative greek cuisine in a cosy yard in an old neighborhood in the city center. That's why you have to make a reservation!
f you have an appetite for fish this is the place to go. Best quality of seafood on the seaside next to Kules castle. First choice for locals for over 20 years.
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Ippokampos
3 Leof. Sofokli Venizelouf you have an appetite for fish this is the place to go. Best quality of seafood on the seaside next to Kules castle. First choice for locals for over 20 years.
dipodas
Situated on a central pedestrian street a good choice for a nice Greek meal before or after shopping in Daidalou street or when visiting the archaeological museum
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Adipodas
13 Koraidipodas
Situated on a central pedestrian street a good choice for a nice Greek meal before or after shopping in Daidalou street or when visiting the archaeological museum
prassin Aloga
Creative Mediterranean cuisine of high quality. Always a choice for the locals. Try the desserts as well!
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Prassin Aloga
21 Kidoniasprassin Aloga
Creative Mediterranean cuisine of high quality. Always a choice for the locals. Try the desserts as well!
Goody's Burger House
6 MichelidakiGoody's
Greek fast food. Why not?!
τraditional kafeneio just a few steps away from the flat. Visit for a greek coffe or raki and meze.
Καφενείο Φουσκας
1-7 Lasthenousτraditional kafeneio just a few steps away from the flat. Visit for a greek coffe or raki and meze.
Vranas
13 KarterouVranas
Very fresh fish! Located in the central fish market serves fresh sea plates.
Lakouba
Lakouba
Kafeneio with an attitude! Serves several interesting small plates.
Ontas Taverna
A well preserved secret garden in the city center. Delicious homemade food and mezedes by Maria
Ontas Taverna
25 EllisOntas Taverna
A well preserved secret garden in the city center. Delicious homemade food and mezedes by Maria
Xalavro Open Bar
10 MilatouΧάλαβρο Openbar
Open bar in the city center. Enjoy!
Opus Wine Bar
A wine bar just a few min away from the Lions square. Serves great cocktails as well.
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OPUS
ΧαραλάμπηOpus Wine Bar
A wine bar just a few min away from the Lions square. Serves great cocktails as well.
ISLA BY THE SEA
Beautifull place on the beach. Relax and enjoy your coffee, lunch, dinner or drink on the beach. Romantic, chill out, nice music, great food, variety of cocktails. Sounds good?!
Ήταν χρήσιμο αυτό;
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ISLA Party Restaurant
Μαρίνα ΓουβώνISLA BY THE SEA
Beautifull place on the beach. Relax and enjoy your coffee, lunch, dinner or drink on the beach. Romantic, chill out, nice music, great food, variety of cocktails. Sounds good?!
Ήταν χρήσιμο αυτό;
Mινωικό Ανάκτορο Κνωσού
Although what you see might not be exactly real, as archaeologists( Evans) have re-created the palace, you will get a good idea of what this great sophisticated culture was like.
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Knossos
Mινωικό Ανάκτορο Κνωσού
Although what you see might not be exactly real, as archaeologists( Evans) have re-created the palace, you will get a good idea of what this great sophisticated culture was like.
Aρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Ηρακλείου
One of the most important museums of Greece. You must visit. Here you will also see actual findings from the Knossos palace and much more.
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Archäologisches Museum Iraklio
1 ChatzidakiAρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Ηρακλείου
One of the most important museums of Greece. You must visit. Here you will also see actual findings from the Knossos palace and much more.
Historical Museum of Crete
A very interesting museum about the history and culture of Crete. Has a nice cafe too.
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Historisches Museum von Kreta
27 Leof. Sofokli VenizelouHistorical Museum of Crete
A very interesting museum about the history and culture of Crete. Has a nice cafe too.
Ενετικό Φρούριο Rocca a Mare
Kules is a Venetian castle situated in the entrance of the harbor of Heraklion. It is a well preserved castle you can visit during the day and also a nice place to take a long walk and relax. Also a common running place if you need some exercise.
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Festung Rocca a Mare
Ενετικό Φρούριο Rocca a Mare
Kules is a Venetian castle situated in the entrance of the harbor of Heraklion. It is a well preserved castle you can visit during the day and also a nice place to take a long walk and relax. Also a common running place if you need some exercise.
Ecclesiastical Museum Agia Ekaterini
Situated behind Saint Minas cathedral an ecclesiastic museum.
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Ecclesiastical Museum Agia Ekaterini
1 Monis OdigitriasEcclesiastical Museum Agia Ekaterini
Situated behind Saint Minas cathedral an ecclesiastic museum.
Φαγητό
Peskesi
6-8 Kapetan Charalampivery good taverna
Matala Caves
very beautiful place
Αξιοθέατα
Matala beach
very beautiful place
Tipps für Reisende
Verkehrsmittel
taxi,bus
after 5 minutes have a bus station and taxi