Guidebook for Heraklion City
Food Scene
Earino
Traditional cretan food
Traditional cretan meat! I totally recomend this place. For reservations just text or call the host.
24 locals recommend
Merastri
17 ChrisostomouTraditional cretan meat! I totally recomend this place. For reservations just text or call the host.
Gloria is a traditional dessert shop since 1965. Its famous for the phyllo pastries and patisserie. You have to taste the galaktompoureko!
13 locals recommend
Gloria
45 ChrisostomouGloria is a traditional dessert shop since 1965. Its famous for the phyllo pastries and patisserie. You have to taste the galaktompoureko!
Peskesi
6-8 Kapetan CharalampiTraditional Cretan cuisine at the center of the city.
The historical Gloria in the center of the town (Morosini Fountain). Must try the famous galaktoboureko and drink coffee.
13 locals recommend
Gloria
45 ChrisostomouThe historical Gloria in the center of the town (Morosini Fountain). Must try the famous galaktoboureko and drink coffee.
Eat like a local and drink raki. Yannis & Violetta the owners will do the best for you!
Υποβρύχιο (Ipovrihio)
13 MeramvellouEat like a local and drink raki. Yannis & Violetta the owners will do the best for you!
Kanatelias Lunch
15 TsikritziExcellent modern cretan cuisine
Kastélla
9 Leof. Sofokli VenizelouSeaside fish restaurant.
FIX CAFE
2 AretousasCrop
street AretousasManjar
16B AvGood coffee, snacks and meals just 1 minute walking from photographer's city flat.
Παραλία Μαρίνα
Excellent beach just 15 minutes from the center of the city
Sightseeing
Zaros
See the hippies caves, swim and visit Kamilari village for walking and eating.
185 locals recommend
Matala Caves
See the hippies caves, swim and visit Kamilari village for walking and eating.
The historical center of Heraklion. You will see morosini fountain (4 lions), walk the center of Heraklion and don't forget to eat galaktompoureko and drink coffee at Gloria (just next to morosini fountain)
119 locals recommend
Morosini Lions Fountain
Platia Eleftheriou VenizelouThe historical center of Heraklion. You will see morosini fountain (4 lions), walk the center of Heraklion and don't forget to eat galaktompoureko and drink coffee at Gloria (just next to morosini fountain)
Phaistos Minoan Palace
Eparchiaki Odos Faistou - Kalon LimenonVisit the historical church of Ag. Titos in the center of the city.
65 locals recommend
Agios Titos Church
Platia Agiou TitouVisit the historical church of Ag. Titos in the center of the city.
Arts & Culture
Visit the famous archeological museum of Heraklion.
474 locals recommend
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
1 ChatzidakiVisit the famous archeological museum of Heraklion.
Minoan Palace of Knossos
8 ΦειδίουA must seen Palace of Knossos
Visit one of the most famous fortress in Crete, the venetian fortress. Must visit!
248 locals recommend
Rocca a Mare Fortress
Visit one of the most famous fortress in Crete, the venetian fortress. Must visit!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Bitters Bar
25 IdisEasy going, nice drinks
Pagopiion
1 Pl. Agiou TitouDrinks and food. Located at the center of the city.
TRITON BAR
3 MeramvellouNice easy going bar at the center of the city
Stylvie Bar
Tagmatarchou TzoulakiIsland of Desire
95 Leof. Sofokli VenizelouShopping
Hondos Center
& Pl. Agiou TitouCosmos Sport
17 Odos 1821ΜΑΣΣΙΜΟ ΝΤΟΥΤΤΙ ΕΛΛΑΣ Α.Ε.Ε.
26 DedalouMadam Sousou
22 ChandakosNice accessories for kids and family!
XAGON MAN GREECE
17 ΚαντανολέωνTalos Plaza
PelasgonMayaba Store
20 DedalouSmall presents for friends or parents.
Zalo
2 Stylianou SquareGifts for you, friends and parents!
Entertainment & Activities
Iraklio Bowling Center G. Soultatos & Co. O.E.
11 Leoforos IkarouEssentials
BAZAAR DISCOUNT MARKET
Messaras Super market