Elena’s guidebook - places I like in Heraklion and recommendations to eat
Places to eat in Heraklion
Some of the places I like to eat in Heraklion
The facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/lakkos.gr/
Nice place to eat or just drink your coffee and relax. Really near the house and very good prices.
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Kafeneion O Lakkos
41 Taxiarchou MarkopoulouThe facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/lakkos.gr/
Nice place to eat or just drink your coffee and relax. Really near the house and very good prices.
Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/taverntakalitera/
Greek tavern right next to the sea. I suggest it mostly for fish and seafood.
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Ta Kalitera
33 ArkadiasFacebook page https://www.facebook.com/taverntakalitera/
Greek tavern right next to the sea. I suggest it mostly for fish and seafood.
Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/peskesi/
One of the most famous places for its authentic Cretan tastes. Pretty close to the house, you can go on foot. It has great service and atmosphere. A little more expensive than the average restaurant but justifiably.
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Peskesi
6-8 Kapetan CharalampiFacebook page https://www.facebook.com/peskesi/
One of the most famous places for its authentic Cretan tastes. Pretty close to the house, you can go on foot. It has great service and atmosphere. A little more expensive than the average restaurant but justifiably.
Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/%CE%92%CE%BF%CF%85%CF%81%CE%B2%CE%BF%CF%85%CE%BB%CE%AC%CE%B4%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%BF-363973433790471/
Extremely near the house too. (15 seconds walk)
It has excellent food , healthy choices and kind staff.
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Vourvouladikon
50 Monis KardiotissisFacebook page https://www.facebook.com/%CE%92%CE%BF%CF%85%CF%81%CE%B2%CE%BF%CF%85%CE%BB%CE%AC%CE%B4%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%BF-363973433790471/
Extremely near the house too. (15 seconds walk)
It has excellent food , healthy choices and kind staff.
Free places to visit in Heraklion
Some free sightseeings of Heraklion
One of the most famous attractions in Heraklion city. Built during Venetian times (13th-17th century) for dealing with Heraklion's lack of water problem. The most common place to meet for locals.
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Morosini Lions Fountain
Platia Eleftheriou VenizelouOne of the most famous attractions in Heraklion city. Built during Venetian times (13th-17th century) for dealing with Heraklion's lack of water problem. The most common place to meet for locals.
The Koules is a fortress located at the entrance of the old port of Heraklion, Crete, Greece. It was built by the Republic of Venice in the early 16th century, and is still in good condition today.
Many people go there to walk, run , bike or take their dogs for a walk. If you want to see it from the inside I think there is a ticket you have to pay. Otherwise you can see it from the outside and have a walk at the port.
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Rocca a Mare Fortress
The Koules is a fortress located at the entrance of the old port of Heraklion, Crete, Greece. It was built by the Republic of Venice in the early 16th century, and is still in good condition today.
Many people go there to walk, run , bike or take their dogs for a walk. If you want to see it from the inside I think there is a ticket you have to pay. Otherwise you can see it from the outside and have a walk at the port.
The Agios Minas Cathedral is a Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Heraklion, Greece, serving as the seat of the Archbishop of Crete. Ιt is dedicated to Saint Minas the martyr and wonderworker who is the patron saint of Heraklion.
Extremely near the house and the biggest church in Heraklion. Open for worship and visit.
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Saint Minas Church See of the Archbishop of Crete
25 Agiou MinaThe Agios Minas Cathedral is a Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Heraklion, Greece, serving as the seat of the Archbishop of Crete. Ιt is dedicated to Saint Minas the martyr and wonderworker who is the patron saint of Heraklion.
Extremely near the house and the biggest church in Heraklion. Open for worship and visit.
The grave of the Cretan writer Nikos Kazantzakis (1883-1957) is located at the highest point of the Walls of Heraklion, the Martinengo Bastion, with panoramic views to the historical Heraklion. You can also watch some local football game while you are there ;)
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Grave Monument of Kazantzakis
ΚρήτηςThe grave of the Cretan writer Nikos Kazantzakis (1883-1957) is located at the highest point of the Walls of Heraklion, the Martinengo Bastion, with panoramic views to the historical Heraklion. You can also watch some local football game while you are there ;)
Heraklion walls, or more accurately, the Venetian walls of Heraklion are an excellent example and one of the best preserved monuments in the Mediterranean basin, concerning the fortification architecture of the 16th century A.D.
Walking along the Heraklion Walls feels like unwinding the skein of history of the city, and it’s definitely worth the visit.
The Venetian Walls of Heraklion extend to a length of about 4,5 klm and form a triangle protecting the “Old Heraklion” of the 16th century A.D. Starting from the western end of the city Walls you will see seven heart shaped bastions (forts) and four impressive city gates (portals). The fist bastion of St. Andrew is followed by Pantocrator, Bethlehem, Martinengo (the vertex of the triangle), Jesus, Vitouri and lastly, Sambionara: The Bastion of the Sand at the east end of Heraklion. The four gates are Pantokrator or Chania Gate, the reconstructed Bethlehem, the Jesus Gate or more often called New Gate and the Gate of St. George on the Freedom Square in the centre of Heraklion nowadays.
The best place to enjoy Heraklion city from above!!!
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Venetian City Wall
25 Nik. PlastiraHeraklion walls, or more accurately, the Venetian walls of Heraklion are an excellent example and one of the best preserved monuments in the Mediterranean basin, concerning the fortification architecture of the 16th century A.D.
Walking along the Heraklion Walls feels like unwinding the skein of history of the city, and it’s definitely worth the visit.
The Venetian Walls of Heraklion extend to a length of about 4,5 klm and form a triangle protecting the “Old Heraklion” of the 16th century A.D. Starting from the western end of the city Walls you will see seven heart shaped bastions (forts) and four impressive city gates (portals). The fist bastion of St. Andrew is followed by Pantocrator, Bethlehem, Martinengo (the vertex of the triangle), Jesus, Vitouri and lastly, Sambionara: The Bastion of the Sand at the east end of Heraklion. The four gates are Pantokrator or Chania Gate, the reconstructed Bethlehem, the Jesus Gate or more often called New Gate and the Gate of St. George on the Freedom Square in the centre of Heraklion nowadays.
The best place to enjoy Heraklion city from above!!!