Guidebook for Iraklio
Drinks & Nightlife
A place were you can taste different labels of wines, great food and sometimes they organize food tasting from different parts of the world.
Manjar
16B Av A place were you can taste different labels of wines, great food and sometimes they organize food tasting from different parts of the world.
A really special and atmospheric place where you can enjoy different wine labels, great dinner and finger food. Sometimes they have live music with well known artists of the island of Crete.
35 locals recommend
OPUS
ΧαραλάμπηA really special and atmospheric place where you can enjoy different wine labels, great dinner and finger food. Sometimes they have live music with well known artists of the island of Crete.
If you want to taste coctails that will blow your mind this is the place you should visit. In summertime it opens it's verand a and it is really beautiful.
20 locals recommend
THINK TANK
7 Andreou KritisIf you want to taste coctails that will blow your mind this is the place you should visit. In summertime it opens it's verand a and it is really beautiful.
Food Scene
If you want to become part of a fairytale this is the best place for you. A thematic place where you can taste your coffee or have brunch and even drink in a different way than you have used to until now.
7 locals recommend
SPELLS Cafe Patisserie
230 Ελευθερίου ΒενιζέλουIf you want to become part of a fairytale this is the best place for you. A thematic place where you can taste your coffee or have brunch and even drink in a different way than you have used to until now.
If you want to taste a coffee that is known for different quality this is the place you should be. A value for money coffee.
Mikel
73 Leof. KnosouIf you want to taste a coffee that is known for different quality this is the place you should be. A value for money coffee.
If you want to taste 3rd wave coffee this is the place you should visit. Great value for money for the quality of coffee they serve, great food from day to night and sometimes they organize live shows.
25 locals recommend
Hacienda.
25 Leof. Andrea PapandreouIf you want to taste 3rd wave coffee this is the place you should visit. Great value for money for the quality of coffee they serve, great food from day to night and sometimes they organize live shows.
If you want to taste the best brunch in town this is the place you should visit. It is located at the center of Heraklion inside the famous hotel Olive Green. The atmosphere is unique and it is one of few places that serve 3rd wave coffee and don't forget to taste the pancakes.Also it serves drinks and food. So if you don't want to look any further this is the best choice from day to night.
12 locals recommend
626 All Day Lounge & City Garden
& MeramvellouIf you want to taste the best brunch in town this is the place you should visit. It is located at the center of Heraklion inside the famous hotel Olive Green. The atmosphere is unique and it is one of few places that serve 3rd wave coffee and don't forget to taste the pancakes.Also it serves drinks and food. So if you don't want to look any further this is the best choice from day to night.
If you want to taste the best traditional Cretan food in town this is the place for you. High quality Cretan cuisine, the prices are a little bit high but believe me it is worth it 100%.
264 locals recommend
Peskesi
6-8 Kapetan CharalampiIf you want to taste the best traditional Cretan food in town this is the place for you. High quality Cretan cuisine, the prices are a little bit high but believe me it is worth it 100%.
If you want to taste traditional flavours this is one of the places I would definetely recommend you. It is the oldest place in town and every dish is made with fresh products which are produced by the owners.
44 locals recommend
Érganos
5 Geor. GeorgiadouIf you want to taste traditional flavours this is one of the places I would definetely recommend you. It is the oldest place in town and every dish is made with fresh products which are produced by the owners.
If you are vegan-vegetarian and you like houmous, falafel etc this is the place for you. The owners have created this place in order to offer something different. The prices are really low, the food is extraordinary and they produce their own products
19 locals recommend
The chickpea
9 MeramvellouIf you are vegan-vegetarian and you like houmous, falafel etc this is the place for you. The owners have created this place in order to offer something different. The prices are really low, the food is extraordinary and they produce their own products
A traditional bakery just 3 min. walk from the appartment. It is one of the oldest bakeries where you can taste great traditional pies made with fresh products.
Epioussios John Kounalakis
96 DikeosinisA traditional bakery just 3 min. walk from the appartment. It is one of the oldest bakeries where you can taste great traditional pies made with fresh products.
If you want to taste the traditional souvlaki this place is really close to the appartment. Just 5-6 min walk. Otherwise you can order as they have a delivery too.
Πεινάς Μηνάς
100 Leof. KnosouIf you want to taste the traditional souvlaki this place is really close to the appartment. Just 5-6 min walk. Otherwise you can order as they have a delivery too.
For traditional souvlaki, which is a value for money meal and the guantities are more than ok. It also offers a delivery service.
Kotóneon
332A Leof. KnosouFor traditional souvlaki, which is a value for money meal and the guantities are more than ok. It also offers a delivery service.
For a really tasty pizza and pasta this is the best place in town, just a few minutes away from the appartment. You can enjoy a 6 min walk and explore unique tastes in relation to the great decoration pf the place.
9 locals recommend
Pastatempo
20 Leof. IoniasFor a really tasty pizza and pasta this is the best place in town, just a few minutes away from the appartment. You can enjoy a 6 min walk and explore unique tastes in relation to the great decoration pf the place.
Just a few minutes away from the appartment one of the greatest patisseries in town. You will be amazed by every single thing you will order.
12 locals recommend
Eiffel Γλυκοπωλείο
11 Leof. IoniasJust a few minutes away from the appartment one of the greatest patisseries in town. You will be amazed by every single thing you will order.
Essentials
Just 2 minutes walk located from the appartment you can find anything you need. It is open at 8:00 am until 21:00 pm. It is one of the largest supermarkets in the city of Heraklion.
6 locals recommend
Σκλαβενιτης
και IerolochitonJust 2 minutes walk located from the appartment you can find anything you need. It is open at 8:00 am until 21:00 pm. It is one of the largest supermarkets in the city of Heraklion.
Parks & Nature
A park where local farmers sell they products every Saturday if it is not raining. It is a space full of trees where you can drink your coffee under the old oats.
77 locals recommend
Georgiadis Park
DimokratiasA park where local farmers sell they products every Saturday if it is not raining. It is a space full of trees where you can drink your coffee under the old oats.
Sightseeing
The famous Palace of Knossos is only 15 minutes by car. Otherwise you can grab the bus from the bus station which is only 2 min. walk from the apartment.
227 locals recommend
Minoan Palace of Knossos
8 ΦειδίουThe famous Palace of Knossos is only 15 minutes by car. Otherwise you can grab the bus from the bus station which is only 2 min. walk from the apartment.
Morosini Lions Fountain
Platia Eleftheriou VenizelouRocca a Mare Fortress
Grave Monument of Kazantzakis
ΚρήτηςPhaistos Minoan Palace
Eparchiaki Odos Faistou - Kalon LimenonPlatia Eleftherias
Plateia EleftheriasSaint Minas Church See of the Archbishop of Crete
25 Agiou MinaAgios Titos Church
Platia Agiou TitouChurch of St. Peter Dominicans
Mitsotaki25is Avgoustou 25
25 25th AvgoustouArts & Culture
The Natural History Museum of Crete
Leoforos Sofokli VenizelouHeraklion Archaeological Museum
1 ChatzidakiHistorical Museum of Crete
27 Leof. Sofokli VenizelouΜουσείο Εικαστικών Τεχνών Ηρακλείου
3 NimfonEntertainment & Activities
Cretaquarium - Thalassocosmos
Dinosauria Park