Αξιοθέατα
It is one of the most familiar and beloved monuments of the city, and the symbol of Heraklion. I enjoy walking there and i relax watching the sea and ships.
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Fortezza Rocca a Mare
It is one of the most familiar and beloved monuments of the city, and the symbol of Heraklion. I enjoy walking there and i relax watching the sea and ships.
The fountain with the lions is one of the most important monuments the Venetians bestowed on Heraklion. Lions Square is one of the busiest parts of Heraklion. It is never quiet, unfolding its various aspects 24 hours a day. It’s the meeting point for every activity around center.
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Lions Square
The fountain with the lions is one of the most important monuments the Venetians bestowed on Heraklion. Lions Square is one of the busiest parts of Heraklion. It is never quiet, unfolding its various aspects 24 hours a day. It’s the meeting point for every activity around center.
The centre of Minoan civilisation and capital of Minoan Crete 5km south of Heraklion.
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Minoan Palace of Knossos
8 ΦειδίουThe centre of Minoan civilisation and capital of Minoan Crete 5km south of Heraklion.
Φαγητό
I really enjoy Kastella’s sea food. Very tasty, fresh and nice environment.
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Kastélla
9 Leof. Sofokli VenizelouI really enjoy Kastella’s sea food. Very tasty, fresh and nice environment.
Peskesi
6-8 Kapetan CharalampiNice and elegant restaurant with original Cretan recipes.
Very tasty homemade food in the hurt of the city. I prefer it for a lunch brake after work. Mom’s food with quality. Not attractive photos but worth to go.
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Kanatelias Lunch
15 TsikritziVery tasty homemade food in the hurt of the city. I prefer it for a lunch brake after work. Mom’s food with quality. Not attractive photos but worth to go.
A place you should definitely visit. Not necessarily that “ouzeri” (like tapas bars) in local language, but the whole neighbourhood.
Old Cafe
19 KagiampiA place you should definitely visit. Not necessarily that “ouzeri” (like tapas bars) in local language, but the whole neighbourhood.
Drink
Some places for a nice drink
Nice place, open air bar for a night out in Heraklion center.
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The Garden
AretousasNice place, open air bar for a night out in Heraklion center.
Xalavro Open Bar
10 MilatouNice cocktail bar for an early drink.
Beach
I am suggesting some beaches close to Heraklion you can visit by bus also.
Arina is a nice clean beach with sand, very close to Heraklion. It is not recommended in windy days, because it gets wavy.
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Παραλία Μαρίνα
Arina is a nice clean beach with sand, very close to Heraklion. It is not recommended in windy days, because it gets wavy.
Nice small beaches the one next to the other. Nice destination on a windy day.
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Sarantaris beach
Nice small beaches the one next to the other. Nice destination on a windy day.
Nice and quiet beach suitable for kids, it is ideally for windy days.
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Agia Pelagia
Nice and quiet beach suitable for kids, it is ideally for windy days.
Very beautiful and quite beach. Recommended to visit.
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Paralia Ligaria
Very beautiful and quite beach. Recommended to visit.
Psaromoura Beach
Nice rocky beach, very clean water and quite place.