Guidebook for Kavrochori
Drinks & Nightlife
Xalavro Open Bar
10 MilatouLovely place to go out on a warm night for drinks
Arts & Culture
Festung Rocca a Mare
Archäologisches Museum Iraklio
1 ChatzidakiSpinalonga
The impressive Cathedral of Saint Minas dominates the heart of Heraklion, one of the largest churches of Greece. It is the saint protector of the island and it stands out for its two bell towers.
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Kirche des Heiligen Minas, Sitz des Erzbischofs von Kreta
25 Agiou MinaThe impressive Cathedral of Saint Minas dominates the heart of Heraklion, one of the largest churches of Greece. It is the saint protector of the island and it stands out for its two bell towers.
The fountain with the lions is one of the most important monuments the Venetians bestowed on Heraklion. When it was built, it offered a solution to the problem of supplying Heraklion with water, providing 1,000 barrels of water a day.
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12 Pl. KallergonThe fountain with the lions is one of the most important monuments the Venetians bestowed on Heraklion. When it was built, it offered a solution to the problem of supplying Heraklion with water, providing 1,000 barrels of water a day.
Saint Titus, or more properly the church of Saint Titus in Heraklion, is one of the most important monuments in the centre of town, on 25th of August Street. It is set in a lovely square with a few cafés and bars, Agios Titos Square.
Agios Titos means Saint Titus in Greek
Saint Titus
Saint Titus, or more properly the church of Saint Titus in Heraklion, is one of the most important monuments in the centre of town, on 25th of August Street. It is set in a lovely square with a few cafés and bars, Agios Titos Square.
Agios Titos means Saint Titus in Greek
The elegant building of the Loggia is one of the finest monuments of Venetian Crete.
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Venetian Loggia
25 August StrThe elegant building of the Loggia is one of the finest monuments of Venetian Crete.
Naturhistorisches Museum von Kreta
Leoforos Sofokli VenizelouGetting Around
Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis
Heraklion Port Authority (H.P.A.)
Leoforos NearchouKTEL Irakliou station
Shopping
Basakos mini market and butcher shop. You can find excellent quality meat and all the basic things you might need.
Kavrochori
Basakos mini market and butcher shop. You can find excellent quality meat and all the basic things you might need.
Gazi
The Heraklion central market is lined with shops selling souvenirs, cheap clothes and shoes, fruit and vegetables, herbs and spices, cheese and meat, along with small cafés and tavernas.
Central Market
The Heraklion central market is lined with shops selling souvenirs, cheap clothes and shoes, fruit and vegetables, herbs and spices, cheese and meat, along with small cafés and tavernas.
Food Scene
Λίγο Κρασί Λίγο Θάλασσα
Peskesi
6-8 Kapetan CharalampiExcellent cretan food with special recepies
Vranas
13 KarterouAmazing Food and Friendly Service
Entertainment & Activities
Heraklion Diving Center
10 Αγίου ΓεωργίουOne of the largest and most modern aquariums in Europe.
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Cretaquarium – Thalassocosmos
One of the largest and most modern aquariums in Europe.
The water park offers from than 50 different slides, games and facilities and only 30km from the city of Heraklion.
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Acqua Plus
The water park offers from than 50 different slides, games and facilities and only 30km from the city of Heraklion.
Sightseeing
West of Koules runs the western coast road of Heraklion, Sofokli Venizelou Avenue. Right on the sea wall is a pedestrian area with a wonderful view of the sea, where you can enjoy a pleasant stroll. The locals call it the Bedenaki, meaning "Little Wall"
Leoforos Sofokli Venizelou
Leoforos Sofokli VenizelouWest of Koules runs the western coast road of Heraklion, Sofokli Venizelou Avenue. Right on the sea wall is a pedestrian area with a wonderful view of the sea, where you can enjoy a pleasant stroll. The locals call it the Bedenaki, meaning "Little Wall"
The main square of Heraklion with the St George Gate, the Prefecture and the Archaeological Museum
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Platia Eleftherias
Plateia EleftheriasThe main square of Heraklion with the St George Gate, the Prefecture and the Archaeological Museum
One of the best places to enjoy both your meal and moreover the amazing view to Herklion town.
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Rodia
One of the best places to enjoy both your meal and moreover the amazing view to Herklion town.