Heraklion Guidebook

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Heraklion Guidebook

Sights

It houses representative artifacts from all periods of Cretan prehistory and history, covering a chronological span of over 5,500 years from the Neolithic period to Roman times. Full: €12, Reduced: €6 Summer: Monday and Wednesday-Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00 Tuesday: 10:00 - 20:00 official online tickets: etickets.tap.gr museum site: heraklionmuseum.gr
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I-Museum yase-Archeological yase-Heraklion
1 Chatzidaki
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It houses representative artifacts from all periods of Cretan prehistory and history, covering a chronological span of over 5,500 years from the Neolithic period to Roman times. Full: €12, Reduced: €6 Summer: Monday and Wednesday-Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00 Tuesday: 10:00 - 20:00 official online tickets: etickets.tap.gr museum site: heraklionmuseum.gr
Cretaquarium is an expert in presenting species and ecosystems of the Mediterranean Summer(1 Apr-31 Oct) 9.30-19:00 General Entrance 12€ Children 0-4 Free Children 5-17 6€ Adults over 65 6€ more info: cretaquarium. gr
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Cretaquarium - Thalassocosmos
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Cretaquarium is an expert in presenting species and ecosystems of the Mediterranean Summer(1 Apr-31 Oct) 9.30-19:00 General Entrance 12€ Children 0-4 Free Children 5-17 6€ Adults over 65 6€ more info: cretaquarium. gr
A really nice museum of natural history with a great variety of plants and animals, that definitely worth a visit Monday-Friday: 09:00-15:00 Weekends: 10:00-18:00 Full: 9 €, Reduced: 5.5 € more info: nhmc.uoc. gr
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I-Natural History Museum ka-Crete
Leoforos Sofokli Venizelou
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A really nice museum of natural history with a great variety of plants and animals, that definitely worth a visit Monday-Friday: 09:00-15:00 Weekends: 10:00-18:00 Full: 9 €, Reduced: 5.5 € more info: nhmc.uoc. gr
The Fortress was built by the Venetians, during the first years of their rule in Chandaka, for the better protection of the port of the city, which had a prominent strategic and commercial importance. Summer: 15/5-31/8: Wednesday-Monday 8.00-20.00 1/9-15/9: Wednesday-Monday 8.00-19.30 16/9-30/9: Wednesday-Monday 8.00-19.00 Full: €4, Reduced: €2
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Isivivane seRocca a Mare
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The Fortress was built by the Venetians, during the first years of their rule in Chandaka, for the better protection of the port of the city, which had a prominent strategic and commercial importance. Summer: 15/5-31/8: Wednesday-Monday 8.00-20.00 1/9-15/9: Wednesday-Monday 8.00-19.30 16/9-30/9: Wednesday-Monday 8.00-19.00 Full: €4, Reduced: €2
The Palace of Knossos, dated to 2000-1350 B.C., is the largest of the preserved Minoan palatial centres. Four wings are arranged around a central courtyard, containing the royal quarters, workshops, shrines, storerooms, repositories, the throne room, and banquet halls. Full: €15, Reduced: €8 Summer: 08:00 – 20:00 every day official online tickets: etickets.tap. gr
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Isigodlo se-Minoan sase-Knossos
8 Φειδίου
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The Palace of Knossos, dated to 2000-1350 B.C., is the largest of the preserved Minoan palatial centres. Four wings are arranged around a central courtyard, containing the royal quarters, workshops, shrines, storerooms, repositories, the throne room, and banquet halls. Full: €15, Reduced: €8 Summer: 08:00 – 20:00 every day official online tickets: etickets.tap. gr

Food

Authentic Cretan Cuisine with traditional recipes that will be unforgettable
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Peskesi
6-8 Kapetan Charalampi
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Authentic Cretan Cuisine with traditional recipes that will be unforgettable
High-quality steakhouse with excellent cuts
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Kouzineri
& Evropis
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High-quality steakhouse with excellent cuts
If you want delicious food in a unique fish tavern overlooking the sea next to the ''koules'' fortress, ippokampos is one of the best choices
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Ippokampos
3 Leof. Sofokli Venizelou
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If you want delicious food in a unique fish tavern overlooking the sea next to the ''koules'' fortress, ippokampos is one of the best choices
Wonderful cafe with delicious crepes and waffles, close by the apartment
gio.el Cafe
1 Georgiou Petrakogiorgi
Wonderful cafe with delicious crepes and waffles, close by the apartment

Drink

Enjoy your cocktail in the heart of the old town of Heraklion
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Xalavro Open Bar
10 Milatou
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Enjoy your cocktail in the heart of the old town of Heraklion
With over 100 distinct choices, Beer O' Clock's beer list offers a wide range of tastes and a new experience to beer lovers
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beer o'clock
Parodos Minotavrou
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With over 100 distinct choices, Beer O' Clock's beer list offers a wide range of tastes and a new experience to beer lovers

Beaches

A really long sandy beach for those who prefer something close to the city, located just a 15 minutes drive from Heraklion with plenty of beach bars
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Karteros beach
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A really long sandy beach for those who prefer something close to the city, located just a 15 minutes drive from Heraklion with plenty of beach bars
Psaromoura is located 22km northwest of Heraklion. The beach is pebbly and is very popular among locals
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Paralia Psaromoura
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Psaromoura is located 22km northwest of Heraklion. The beach is pebbly and is very popular among locals
Beautiful beach, 20km northwest of Heraklion, with coarse sand and turquoise calm water, well organized with umbrellas, sunbeds, water sports, beach bars, and restaurants
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Paralia Ligaria
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Beautiful beach, 20km northwest of Heraklion, with coarse sand and turquoise calm water, well organized with umbrellas, sunbeds, water sports, beach bars, and restaurants
Located about 80km south of Heraklion city, Agiofarago is one of the most beautiful beaches of Heraklion. To get there you must cross the gorge, by easy hiking of about 30 minutes, but the scenery and the beach will definitely reward you!
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Agiofarago beach
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Located about 80km south of Heraklion city, Agiofarago is one of the most beautiful beaches of Heraklion. To get there you must cross the gorge, by easy hiking of about 30 minutes, but the scenery and the beach will definitely reward you!
One of the most iconic beaches of Crete, located about an hour south of Heraklion
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Matala Beach
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One of the most iconic beaches of Crete, located about an hour south of Heraklion