Food Scene
As locals, we would recommend Ippokampos as one of the best fish taverns in Heraklion. Fresh fish, very reasonably priced and both owners of the taverna are just great people!
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Ippokampos
3 Leof. Sofokli VenizelouAs locals, we would recommend Ippokampos as one of the best fish taverns in Heraklion. Fresh fish, very reasonably priced and both owners of the taverna are just great people!
We would recommend Veneto that you can enjoy either coffee/ drink or lunch/dinner enjoying the amazing view to the fortress of Heraklion (Koules) and the port.
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Veneto
9 EpimenidouWe would recommend Veneto that you can enjoy either coffee/ drink or lunch/dinner enjoying the amazing view to the fortress of Heraklion (Koules) and the port.
We would recommend Pagopiion (old factory of ice cubes transformed to cafe/restaurant) as a classic place where you can enjoy coffee, lunch, dinner enjoying the view to the St Titus Church.
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Pagopiion
1 Pl. Agiou TitouWe would recommend Pagopiion (old factory of ice cubes transformed to cafe/restaurant) as a classic place where you can enjoy coffee, lunch, dinner enjoying the view to the St Titus Church.
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21 KidoniasPrassein Aloga is highly recommended for the quality of its Mediterranean tastes.
We would highly recommend Peskesi, as one of the best local restaurants specialized in Cretan cuisine that you can enjoy the unique Cretan tastes!
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Theotokópoulos Park
30 TheotokopoulouWe would highly recommend Peskesi, as one of the best local restaurants specialized in Cretan cuisine that you can enjoy the unique Cretan tastes!
Everything Else
If you want to relax under the trees in the only park (!) in the town and have coffee/drink or enjoy raki/ouzo with "mezes" you should visit P. Georgiadi.Also many festivals take place in the park.
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Georgiadis Park
DimokratiasIf you want to relax under the trees in the only park (!) in the town and have coffee/drink or enjoy raki/ouzo with "mezes" you should visit P. Georgiadi.Also many festivals take place in the park.
40 Eggs is one of the smallest and oldest (more than 85 years old) "kafenio"- traditional coffee places in Heraklion! It is a very "local" place where you can enjoy coffee/ raki and "mezes".
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61 186640 Eggs is one of the smallest and oldest (more than 85 years old) "kafenio"- traditional coffee places in Heraklion! It is a very "local" place where you can enjoy coffee/ raki and "mezes".
If you are interested in ethnic style shopping, then Benares is your place for gifts as well as clothes.
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25is Avgoustou
25th AvgoustouIf you are interested in ethnic style shopping, then Benares is your place for gifts as well as clothes.
Kirkor is the best (and most traditional) place to enjoy "bougatsa", i.e. a pastry with local cheese or creme! You can enjoy "bougatsa" in the historical Four Lions Square.
Four Lions
Kirkor is the best (and most traditional) place to enjoy "bougatsa", i.e. a pastry with local cheese or creme! You can enjoy "bougatsa" in the historical Four Lions Square.
“Vithleem” the openair cinema of the municipality is functioning on the Venetian Walls. Also during summer theater and dance performances area taking place there.
Leoforos Plastira
Nikolaou Plastira “Vithleem” the openair cinema of the municipality is functioning on the Venetian Walls. Also during summer theater and dance performances area taking place there.
Platia Kiprou
Platia Kiprou Both theaters offers a unique and memorable setting for Heraklion's Summer Festival.
Drinks & Nightlife
Trito is cafe, finger-food and cocktail bar. If you want to enjoy the best DJ in town (and one of the best in Greece!) and the most original cocktails, then Trito is your place!
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3 MeramvellouTrito is cafe, finger-food and cocktail bar. If you want to enjoy the best DJ in town (and one of the best in Greece!) and the most original cocktails, then Trito is your place!
Shopping
If you are interesting in shopping, then one the nicest boutiques in town is Number One!
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15 Agiou MinaIf you are interesting in shopping, then one the nicest boutiques in town is Number One!
Arts & Culture
The Basilica of Saint Mark is one of the most important Venetian buildings-monuments in Heraklion. Today it houses the city's Municipal Art Gallery with interesting exhibitions.
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Platia Kallergon
Plateia KallergionThe Basilica of Saint Mark is one of the most important Venetian buildings-monuments in Heraklion. Today it houses the city's Municipal Art Gallery with interesting exhibitions.