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
474 locals recommend
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
1 ChatzidakiIt 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
445 locals recommend
Cretaquarium - Thalassocosmos
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
227 locals recommend
The Natural History Museum of Crete
Leoforos Sofokli VenizelouA 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
248 locals recommend
Rocca a Mare Fortress
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
227 locals recommend
Minoan Palace of Knossos
8 ΦειδίουThe 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
264 locals recommend
Peskesi
6-8 Kapetan Charalampi Authentic Cretan Cuisine with traditional recipes that will be unforgettable
Kouzineri
& EvropisHigh-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
93 locals recommend
Ippokampos
3 Leof. Sofokli VenizelouIf you want delicious food in a unique fish tavern overlooking the sea next to the ''koules'' fortress, ippokampos is one of the best choices
gio.el Cafe
1 Georgiou PetrakogiorgiWonderful cafe with delicious crepes and waffles, close by the apartment
Drink
Xalavro Open Bar
10 MilatouEnjoy 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
21 locals recommend
beer o'clock
Parodos MinotavrouWith 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
39 locals recommend
Karteros beach
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
22 locals recommend
Paralia Psaromoura
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
20 locals recommend
Paralia Ligaria
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!
72 locals recommend
Agiofarago beach
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
69 locals recommend
Matala beach
One of the most iconic beaches of Crete, located about an hour south of Heraklion