Ioannis's Guidebook
Sightseeing
This is the famous palace of Knossos from the Minoan years which was destroyed after an earthquake which made the volcano in Santorini to explode .
Great place to visit ,the most popular sign seeing in Heraklion
407 locals recommend
Knossos
This is the famous palace of Knossos from the Minoan years which was destroyed after an earthquake which made the volcano in Santorini to explode .
Great place to visit ,the most popular sign seeing in Heraklion
Rocca a Mare Fortress
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
1 ChatzidakiVery beautiful Orthodox Church located in the city centre .
The street in front of the church lead to the port of the city and the famous fortress of koules.
65 locals recommend
Agios Titos Church
Platia Agiou TitouVery beautiful Orthodox Church located in the city centre .
The street in front of the church lead to the port of the city and the famous fortress of koules.
One of the most popular touristic destinations in Crete.
A small island where ill people used to live under quarantine.
It is worth visiting an is located opposite elounda and the traditional village of plaka.
You can take a small boat from these villages .
129 locals recommend
Spinalonga
One of the most popular touristic destinations in Crete.
A small island where ill people used to live under quarantine.
It is worth visiting an is located opposite elounda and the traditional village of plaka.
You can take a small boat from these villages .
Archanes
Traditional village ,35 minutes driving from Heraklion
Traditional village 30 min driving from Heraklion close to the beach
36 locals recommend
Koutouloufari
Traditional village 30 min driving from Heraklion close to the beach
Beach
Beautiful beach close to the city
,there are small restaurants next to the beach and clear waters
20 locals recommend
Paralia Ligaria
Beautiful beach close to the city
,there are small restaurants next to the beach and clear waters
Chersonissos
51 Ελ. ΒενιζέλουTouristical area with a lot of beaches , restaurants and bars.
Exotic beach ,almost two hours driving from Heraklion. It’s beautiful but needs some hiking to reach the beach through a small gorge.
416 locals recommend
Preveli Beach
Exotic beach ,almost two hours driving from Heraklion. It’s beautiful but needs some hiking to reach the beach through a small gorge.
Day trip
Beautiful day trip ,1.30 hour from Heraklion
You can spend the day at the beach or explore the city of agios Nikolaos near by and visit the famous spinaloga island .
Near elounda there is also the small village named plaka with beautiful small cafes and traditional restaurants
Elounda
A city one hour driving from Heraklion , with a beautiful lake in the centre of the city.
You can combine it with a tour in Elounda and Plaka village.
140 locals recommend
Agios Nikolaos
A city one hour driving from Heraklion , with a beautiful lake in the centre of the city.
You can combine it with a tour in Elounda and Plaka village.
Beautiful popular beach ,traditional village.
The beach is popular for its caves.
The beach was popular in the 60s as the hottest destination for hippies.
185 locals recommend
Matala Caves
Beautiful popular beach ,traditional village.
The beach is popular for its caves.
The beach was popular in the 60s as the hottest destination for hippies.
You can do a day tour at the old town of rethymno ,beautiful city just an hour driving from Heraklion .
The old town maintains the Venetian style . It’s great for a walk around, explore the city and the small shops and have a walk at the port . There are plenty small restaurants within the old town of rethimno
470 locals recommend
Rethimno
You can do a day tour at the old town of rethymno ,beautiful city just an hour driving from Heraklion .
The old town maintains the Venetian style . It’s great for a walk around, explore the city and the small shops and have a walk at the port . There are plenty small restaurants within the old town of rethimno
Food scene
Fish tavern with good prices with a view of the koules fortress.
It is located just a few metres from the port of Heraklion and you can combine it with a walk in the city .
Ippokampos
3 Leof. Sofokli VenizelouVery popular restaurant with great interior design .
Offers Cretan traditional cuisine in a gourmet style .
The restaurant offers a great experience.
Worth visiting ,propably you will need a reservation
264 locals recommend
Peskesi
6-8 Kapetan CharalampiVery popular restaurant with great interior design .
Offers Cretan traditional cuisine in a gourmet style .
The restaurant offers a great experience.
Worth visiting ,propably you will need a reservation
Open par in the heart of the city . Quite lively ,great cocktails . There are plenty of small bars around.
94 locals recommend
Xalavro Open Bar
10 MilatouOpen par in the heart of the city . Quite lively ,great cocktails . There are plenty of small bars around.
A restaurant located next to the beach with a great view of the sea .
It is pretty quiet with beautiful interiors.
It is located in a busy toustistic area , so you can find more around!
8 locals recommend
Beachcomber Bar Restaurant Stalis
11 Agiou IoanniA restaurant located next to the beach with a great view of the sea .
It is pretty quiet with beautiful interiors.
It is located in a busy toustistic area , so you can find more around!
Rooftop bar in front of the sea ,it is located very close to the city centre.
Great for a late night cocktail .
It is a bar mostly for locals not so turistic.
23 locals recommend
Manitou Sunset Bliss
Leoforos Sofokli VenizelouRooftop bar in front of the sea ,it is located very close to the city centre.
Great for a late night cocktail .
It is a bar mostly for locals not so turistic.
There is a sisha bar located on the beach opposite this hotel.
Located in a very busy and touristic area ,you will find many things to do around
17 locals recommend
Kahlua Boutique Hotel
GiampoudakiThere is a sisha bar located on the beach opposite this hotel.
Located in a very busy and touristic area ,you will find many things to do around
Roof top bar ,pretty quiet. It is located in the city centre . It could be a great dirá for a late night cocktail
9 locals recommend
Toucan heraklion
29a Plateia EleftheriasRoof top bar ,pretty quiet. It is located in the city centre . It could be a great dirá for a late night cocktail
Dichalo Teverna
ChersonisouSmall traditional taverna located in a village close to Heraklion
Amazing restaurant located in elounda ,the view is astonishing located next to the water .
Mainly fish tavern a little bit pricey but worth it if you visit the area
11 locals recommend
Κανάλι - Kanali Restaurant
Akti OlountosAmazing restaurant located in elounda ,the view is astonishing located next to the water .
Mainly fish tavern a little bit pricey but worth it if you visit the area