Guidebook for Iraklio
Sightseeing
The most visited and crowed sightseeing in Heraklion. Just 0.5 on foot from the apartment. Krini of Morosini (i.e. the Morosini fountain) or Liontaria (i.e. the Lions) are opposite Vasiliki of Agios Markos. The fountain with the 4 lions, from the mouths of which the water flows, was made by Francesco Morosini in the first decades of the 17th century.
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Platia Kallergon
Plateia KallergonThe most visited and crowed sightseeing in Heraklion. Just 0.5 on foot from the apartment. Krini of Morosini (i.e. the Morosini fountain) or Liontaria (i.e. the Lions) are opposite Vasiliki of Agios Markos. The fountain with the 4 lions, from the mouths of which the water flows, was made by Francesco Morosini in the first decades of the 17th century.
Only 1 min walk from the apartment. The famous Lions square built in 1628 in order to connect the water pipelines of Heraklion to the sources of Giouchtas mountain. Krini Morosini is considered one of the most beautiful Venetian monuments.
Platia Eleftheriou Venizelou
Platia Eleftheriou VenizelouOnly 1 min walk from the apartment. The famous Lions square built in 1628 in order to connect the water pipelines of Heraklion to the sources of Giouchtas mountain. Krini Morosini is considered one of the most beautiful Venetian monuments.
Getting Around
- Bus No. 6 to Ammoudara. Ammoudara is a seafront region with long beaches. There you can find water sport activities.
Idis
Idis- Bus No. 6 to Ammoudara. Ammoudara is a seafront region with long beaches. There you can find water sport activities.
If you want to visit Knossos antiquities then you have to take bus No. 2
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Platia Eleftherias
Plateia EleftheriasIf you want to visit Knossos antiquities then you have to take bus No. 2
Out of the airport perimeter you will find many agencies to rent a car in affordable prices depending on your taste.
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Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis
Out of the airport perimeter you will find many agencies to rent a car in affordable prices depending on your taste.
Food Scene
You have to try "Kotsi" an amazing meet plate roasted for 6-7 hours. Great service also!
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Kouzineri
& EvropisYou have to try "Kotsi" an amazing meet plate roasted for 6-7 hours. Great service also!
Izmir Kebap
35 Leoforos IkarouTaste the best kebab of the city!
If you want to feel the vibe of Heraklion you have to visit Alla & Alla. The food is not so great by the whole atmosphere is great because you sit outside and is very , very crowded.
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Other and other
16 KagiampiIf you want to feel the vibe of Heraklion you have to visit Alla & Alla. The food is not so great by the whole atmosphere is great because you sit outside and is very , very crowded.
Just 5 min walking distance from the apartment you can try one of the best Italian restaurants in the city.
Pepe Nero Trattoria
Just 5 min walking distance from the apartment you can try one of the best Italian restaurants in the city.
Amazing cuisine with cretan tastes. My favorite dish is the "Cretan pizza"!
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Pastatempo
20 Leof. IoniasAmazing cuisine with cretan tastes. My favorite dish is the "Cretan pizza"!
If you want to taste good meat or traditional Cretan tastes (like mizitropitakia) you have to visit Erganos. The place has a traditional decaoration. Favorite plate: Lamb chops!
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Érganos
5 Geor. GeorgiadouIf you want to taste good meat or traditional Cretan tastes (like mizitropitakia) you have to visit Erganos. The place has a traditional decaoration. Favorite plate: Lamb chops!
Drinks & Nightlife
The only place at the beach front of Heraklion. A variety of Greek and various music. A must stop for party until the first hours of the morning!
Ntizáier
The only place at the beach front of Heraklion. A variety of Greek and various music. A must stop for party until the first hours of the morning!
An open bar with a great variety of cocktails!
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Xalavro Open Bar
10 MilatouAn open bar with a great variety of cocktails!
Arts & Culture
Historical Museum of Crete
27 Leof. Sofokli VenizelouInterested about the ancient Minoan culture? Well you have to visit the renovated museum with a biggest variety of Minoan artifacts. The Archeological museum of Heraklion is considered one of the most important museums in Greece.
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Museo Arqueológico de Heraklion
1 ChatzidakiInterested about the ancient Minoan culture? Well you have to visit the renovated museum with a biggest variety of Minoan artifacts. The Archeological museum of Heraklion is considered one of the most important museums in Greece.
Parks & Nature
The biggest park of Heraklion. If you walk the city during the day you can stop at the coffee house located at the center of the house and have a refreshment.
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Parque Georgiadis
DimokratiasThe biggest park of Heraklion. If you walk the city during the day you can stop at the coffee house located at the center of the house and have a refreshment.
Near the apartment. Suitable if you want to make a stop and continue shopping.
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Theotokópoulos Park
30 TheotokopoulouNear the apartment. Suitable if you want to make a stop and continue shopping.
A great beach with small pebbles. During the weekends is very crowded but is perfect during the working days. About 30 to 35 min by car from Heraklion city center.
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Psaromoura Beach
A great beach with small pebbles. During the weekends is very crowded but is perfect during the working days. About 30 to 35 min by car from Heraklion city center.
Essentials
You will find Super market called "Xalkiadakis". There you will find everything you need for the apartment!
Koroneou
KoroneouYou will find Super market called "Xalkiadakis". There you will find everything you need for the apartment!