Guidebook for Heraklion
Food Scene
Athivoli
Leofóros DimokratíasHomemade traditional Cretan food at it's best!
Sarantaris
Great location for a romantic dinner by the sea!
Tavern KRITES - Ταβέρνα ΚΡΗΤΕΣ
Areston Taverna
60 EleftheriasLa Scala
On the water! Romantic dinner!
Mc Delly's Casual Restaurant
Fast quality food by the sea
The best place for traditional mpougatsa (cream pie) in Heraklion. Not to be missed! By the Mourezini fountain
34 locals recommend
Kirkor
31 Pl. El. VenizelouThe best place for traditional mpougatsa (cream pie) in Heraklion. Not to be missed! By the Mourezini fountain
Η Πλατεία
1 Lorentzou MaviliThe best souvlaki in Crete!
Izmir Kebap
35 Leoforos IkarouExcellent location, amazing food! You do can have coffee, lunch, dinner or drinks! Do not miss the amazing desserts! My favourite ones are the pancakes and the citrus cream.
32 locals recommend
Pagopiion
1 Pl. Agiou TitouExcellent location, amazing food! You do can have coffee, lunch, dinner or drinks! Do not miss the amazing desserts! My favourite ones are the pancakes and the citrus cream.
Entertainment & Activities
The best water park in the area! A wide selection of water slides! A great way to spend a windy day!
129 locals recommend
Acqua Plus
The best water park in the area! A wide selection of water slides! A great way to spend a windy day!
Amazing aquarium! Your kids will absolutely love it!
445 locals recommend
Cretaquarium - Thalassocosmos
Amazing aquarium! Your kids will absolutely love it!
Planet Crete
556 Palea EO Irakliou Agiou NikolaouDinosauria Park
Water park by the sea. Very popular among the tourists. Dj sets and foam parties!!!
32 locals recommend
Star Beach Village & Water Park
5 ThemistokleousWater park by the sea. Very popular among the tourists. Dj sets and foam parties!!!
Sightseeing
Excellent site! You will be amazed by the Cretan civilisation!
227 locals recommend
Minoan Palace of Knossos
8 ΦειδίουExcellent site! You will be amazed by the Cretan civilisation!
Malia Palace Archaeological Site
Rocca a Mare Fortress
Nice place for a walk popular among the locals.
Great location for a walk. Very popular for the locals. Full of cafeterias, shops and restaurants.
119 locals recommend
Morosini Lions Fountain
Platia Eleftheriou VenizelouGreat location for a walk. Very popular for the locals. Full of cafeterias, shops and restaurants.
Psychro Cave
The birthplace of Zeus!
Drinks & Nightlife
All day drinks, coffee and food by the sea. You can also have swim. Nice place for a drink at night!
13 locals recommend
ISLA Party Restaurant
Μαρίνα ΓουβώνAll day drinks, coffee and food by the sea. You can also have swim. Nice place for a drink at night!
New York Beach Club Hersonissos Crete
30 Agias ParaskevisDrinks by the sea at the famous Hersonissos
Arts & Culture
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
1 ChatzidakiExcellent museum
Historical Museum of Crete
27 Leof. Sofokli VenizelouThe Natural History Museum of Crete
Leoforos Sofokli VenizelouShopping
Dedalou
DedalouThe most popular street for shopping in Heraklion
Parks & Nature
Lasithi Plateau