Guidebook for Heraklion.
Αξιοθέατα
Koules Fortress.
Located at the entrance of the old port. A monument definitely worth seeing, since it was built in the 16th century and is still in a great condition!
248 locals recommend
Rocca a Mare Fortress
Koules Fortress.
Located at the entrance of the old port. A monument definitely worth seeing, since it was built in the 16th century and is still in a great condition!
The archaeological museum.
One of the oldest and most remarkable museums of Greece. Located right in the city centre.
474 locals recommend
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
1 ChatzidakiThe archaeological museum.
One of the oldest and most remarkable museums of Greece. Located right in the city centre.
Heraklion city hall.
The so called Lontzia building was built during Venitian time. Now it accommodates the city hall of Heraklion. It is in the heart of the city centre!
9 locals recommend
Heraklion City Hall
1 Pl. Agiou TitouHeraklion city hall.
The so called Lontzia building was built during Venitian time. Now it accommodates the city hall of Heraklion. It is in the heart of the city centre!
The Minoan Palace: Knossos.
The centre of the Minoan civilisation and culture. It would be advised to arrange a quide to have a tour of this ancient gem!
407 locals recommend
Knossos
The Minoan Palace: Knossos.
The centre of the Minoan civilisation and culture. It would be advised to arrange a quide to have a tour of this ancient gem!
Visit this magnificent aquarium, exploring the Mediteranean sea life. Both adults and children will be amazed!
445 locals recommend
Cretaquarium - Thalassocosmos
Visit this magnificent aquarium, exploring the Mediteranean sea life. Both adults and children will be amazed!
If you are interested in Crete's history, this is the place to be!
180 locals recommend
Historical Museum of Crete
27 Leof. Sofokli VenizelouIf you are interested in Crete's history, this is the place to be!
Φαγητό
Peskesi, is one of the best cretan restaurants. It is an amazing experience because it trully offers unique tastes.
264 locals recommend
Peskesi
6-8 Kapetan CharalampiPeskesi, is one of the best cretan restaurants. It is an amazing experience because it trully offers unique tastes.
Veneris bakery is just a few min. from the apartment with great sweets, bread and coffee.
Veneris Bakery & Coffee
και MeandrouVeneris bakery is just a few min. from the apartment with great sweets, bread and coffee.
Adipodas
13 KoraiYou can enjoy traditional food and drinks in Adipodas.
Xalavro Open Bar
10 MilatouHalavron open bar.
The perfect spot for a night out!
gio.el Cafe
1 Georgiou PetrakogiorgiDelicious crepes close by the apartment.
Lakkos is a place in the city centre where you can enjoy your greek coffee or traditional food, admiring the street art of Heraklion.
16 locals recommend
Kafeneion O Lakkos
41 Taxiarchou MarkopoulouLakkos is a place in the city centre where you can enjoy your greek coffee or traditional food, admiring the street art of Heraklion.
Kastella is a restaurant with tasty bites of fresh fish, right close to Koules Fortress.
24 locals recommend
Kastélla
9 Leof. Sofokli VenizelouKastella is a restaurant with tasty bites of fresh fish, right close to Koules Fortress.
Coco Cafe has delicious breakfast in the mornings, coffee in the evenings and great cocktails at night.
Coco cafe 89
109 Leoforos 62 MartironCoco Cafe has delicious breakfast in the mornings, coffee in the evenings and great cocktails at night.
Clear blue beaches
Lygaria beach is a really nice beach with small pebbles, about 30 min. drive from the city.
However really crowded on weekends.
20 locals recommend
Paralia Ligaria
Lygaria beach is a really nice beach with small pebbles, about 30 min. drive from the city.
However really crowded on weekends.
One of the most popular beaches in Heraklion. However, during the summer months I would recommend to visit it only during weekdays.
20 locals recommend
Agia Pelagia Beach
street Agias PelagiasOne of the most popular beaches in Heraklion. However, during the summer months I would recommend to visit it only during weekdays.
Karteros is a sandy beach just a 15 min. drive away from Heraklion. This beach is really huge so you can enjoy all the options it offers.
39 locals recommend
Karteros beach
Karteros is a sandy beach just a 15 min. drive away from Heraklion. This beach is really huge so you can enjoy all the options it offers.
Saradari beach is in Hersonissos, not far away from Heraklion and really worth visiting.
18 locals recommend
Sarantaris beach
Saradari beach is in Hersonissos, not far away from Heraklion and really worth visiting.