Heraklion
Heraklion also known as Heraclion or Iraklion is the largest city on the island of Crete, Greece and the administrative capital of Crete. There is an active nightlife here for young people, and it's also great for family holidays with calm beaches, great restaurants, archeaological sites and many activities and sightseeing opportunities. Here there are also luxurious hotels as well as secluded and traditional accommodations, it's a great place to visit.
20 °C
Clouds, few clouds
Wind | 3.6 m/s |
Cloudiness | 20 % |
Temperature (min/max) | 20/21 °C |
Pressure | 1014 hpa |
Humidity | 59 % |
Wikipedia articles for Heraklion
- Heraklion
- Ottoman Crete
- Siege of Candia
- Collection of Agia Aikaterini of Sinai
- Lions Square
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum
- Museum of the Battle of Crete
- Historical Museum of Crete
- Natural History Museum of Crete
- Museum of Visual Arts
- Koules Fortress
- Theodoros Vardinogiannis Stadium
- Pankritio Stadium
- Centre for Technological Research of Crete
- Technological Educational Institute of Crete
- Heraklion International Airport
- Knossos
- Knossos (modern history)
- Nea Alikarnassos
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Kastro Hotel2014-03-19
The Kastro Hotel brings you luxury in the city centre of Heraklion, Crete, Greece with exemplary Cretan tradition of warm hospitality, a modern and luxurious environment, ideal for business, leisure or romance. All guest rooms come with free ADSL internet, a fridge, spacious terrace and so much more, and there is a TV room and bar here as well as air conditioned conference room for up to 30 guests. The Kastro Hotel also covers all your needs with great services including a reception area operating 24 hours, currency exchange, car rentals and excursions, parking, luggage storage and a mail and courier service. Enjoy a wonderful stay close to beaches, water sports including windsurfing, as well as a fantastic nightlife with lots of taverns, bars, pubs, discos cinemas and more, it's all here.READ MORE
Pasiphae Hotel2014-03-21
The Pasiphae Hotel is your ideal accommodation choice when staying in Heraklion, Crete, Greece, and the unique position between the centre of the city the port of Heraklion and the airport, makes it really special. This is your ideal base for exploring the island, wandering around the city and enjoying all the sights, attractions, recreation and activities. The Pasiphae Hotel is a small hotel with lovely rooms boasting a TV set, shower, mini bar, WIFI, and a clean comfortable environment. There's a restaurant with breakfast not included in the room prices, and they have room service, a 24 hour reception service, taxi service and car rentals. Enjoy visiting monasteries, the folk art museum, historical sites, Spinalonga Island, beaches, churches and so much more, it's all here.READ MORE
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Paralia Seaside Restaurant2014-03-21
The Paralia Seaside Restaurant in Heraklion, Crete, Greece offers an exquisite dining experience of Cretan cuisine and flavours complete with patio and enchanting views over the Venetian harbour to the imposing Castle of Koule. This restaurant is child friendly and offers excellent seafood and meat dishes at great prices and diners enjoy fantastic Greek and Mediterranean cuisines. The Paralia Seaside Restaurant uses only olive oil from the local olive trees for a unique, and healthy dining experience with exceptional tastes and flavours, come for the perfect dining experience with sea views and delights from the Aegean sea, the creative cuisine here will delight.READ MORE
Capsis Astoria Hotel2014-03-19
The Capsis Astoria Hotel in the center of Heraklion, Crete, Greece offers a four star stay with over forty years of experience in the hospitality industry, and guests enjoy a memorable stay n a spot of great cultural significance next to the worldwide known Archaeological Museum of Heraklion. The spacious rooms and suites offer style and elegance with classical rooms, executive rooms, junior suites and even a presidential suite all with a full range of contemporary facilities, amenities and services. Enjoy a wonderful stay close to the beaches of Heraklion, and the unique pool at Capsis Astoria Hotel is located on the 6th floor with panoramic views over the city and port, here there is also the Zefyros Pool Bar and Restaurant for exquisite dining options and refreshing cocktails. There is accessibility here for people with special needs and they offer transportation, free WIFI, car rental and so much more.READ MORE
Yankees Grill and Burgers2014-03-21
The Yankees Grill and Burgers in Heraklion, Crete, Greece offers authentic American flavours with exquisite burgers, fine steaks and more in all American style surroundings. The Yankees Grill and Burgers is open for lunch, dinner and drinks serves new and traditional American cuisine and fast food items, they do take out and delivery, have a waiter service and are great for groups and kids. They are located in Talos Plaza the largest shopping center in Crete on the quay of Heraklion, come for a wonderful and unique dining experience.READ MORE
Aquila Atlantis Hotel2014-03-21
At the Aquila Atlantis Hotel in Heraklion, Crete, Greece, you are treated to genuine, authentic Cretan hospitality and with discreet luxury and unique comforts, in wonderful surrounds. outstanding accommodation options include choices of spacious comfort and executive rooms, business rooms, superior and deluxe room, junior suites and even a grand suite most with harbour views. There's a lounge bar and main restaurant serving exquisite Cretan and Mediterranean cuisine of refined dishes created by the chef from fresh local produce. Enjoy relaxing in the semi covered and outdoor swimming pool areas with views overlooking the harbour, and there's a business centre and room service available. The Aquila Atlantis Hotel also has a large, luxurious conference centre with a total capacity of 900 seats and 6 well designed layout spaces, where trained personnel and modern spaces ensure success, it's all here for a wonderful stay.READ MORE
Hotel Mirabello2014-03-21
The Hotel Mirabello is located at the center of Iraklion and friendly, experienced staff ensure a wonderful stay with the warm hospitality in the Cretan tradition. The Hotel Mirabello is ideal for business and leisure guests and offers a 24/7 reception, there's free WIFI internet, as well as daily maid service and internet corner, they also offer travel information. Ideally located close to the central market, Lions square, the Archaeological museum, historical museum, bus stations, commercial harbour and airport, this is your perfect base for exploring all that the island has to offer, come enjoy a magical stay in delightful surrounds.READ MORE
Mission Car Rentals2014-03-21
Mission Car Rentals has stations at all the major locations on the island of Crete, Greece with 3 main offices in Heraklion, Chania and Agios Nikolaos and they offer a 2 hour support service and emergency break down service. Mission Car Rentals offer reliable budget car rentals as well as motorbike rentals, and also suggest hotels and apartments for great accommodation options, they can also organize excursions, and adventure scuba diving and snorkeling as well as diving courses. Mission Car Rentals offer quality cars, and because of the hilly terrain of Crete they have ATV quads for rent, ideal for the sandy beaches, the rugged mountains and even the roads. Come for hassle free, reliable transport, friendly service and there are discounts for early bookings and even specials for groups and tour operators, it's all here at Mission Car Rentals.READ MORE
El Greco Hotel2014-03-19
The El Greco Hotel Heraklion, Crete, Greece is perfectly located for your stay here and close to everything right in the middle of the city, come stay in one of the most well known hotels here. Fully equipped rooms with WIFI access, some with balconies offer sound proof windows, privacy and a comfort in a simple, yet clean and elegant environment. The El Greco Hotel has 24 hours reception, a spacious lobby, snack bar and breakfast floor, and there's a TV room and internet corner free of charge with business services. Come for a wonderful stay in the perfect location, this is your ideal choice.READ MORE
Galaxy Hotel2014-03-19
Galaxy Hotel Iraklio in Heraklion, Crete, Greece is a 5 star luxury hotel with high standards of service, two gourmet restaurants, a free spa center and large freshwater pool. Accommodation options include superior rooms, superior business rooms, executive rooms and suites and even pure allergy free rooms, all with balconies featuring pool and city views, come for the best choices at this award winning hotel for a hassle free stay. Galaxy Hotel Iraklio also offers a state of the art conference center with fully equipped halls that can accommodate up to 800 guests. The spa wellness center includes a gym and all marble steam room, and with a convenient location close to the city center, historic attractions and more, this beautiful hotel is ideal for both the business and leisure traveller.READ MORE
Castello City Hotel2014-03-19
The Castello City Hotel Heraklion, Crete, Greece offers a wonderful stay in standard and superior rooms as well as family suites with balconies and many have views to the sea, the old city, and the Venetian ramparts. The Fifth Floor is a gourmet restaurant and bar with panoramic views over the Mediterranean and here guests enjoy exquisite creations by the chef with flavours from Greece and Internationally, and the stylish cafe bar here is open all day for light snacks and beverages. The Castello City Hotel has a spacious and elegant conference room ideal for business meetings, seminars and presentations as well as social events. Enjoy a wonderful stay here with excellent facilities including excursions and tours, foreign exchange, car hire and limo service and so much more, it's all here.READ MORE
Poseidon Hotel2014-03-21
The Poseidon Hotel in Poros, Heraklion, Crete, Greece is located close to the center of the city and offers panoramic views over the ocean and new port with beautiful garden and a parking area. All rooms come with exceptional amenities and private facilities, and they have double glazed windows with air conditioning available, they also have balconies with breathtaking sea views, a wonderful stay awaits at really moderate prices. The Poseidon Hotel also provides information about the island, tours and car rentals, and they are conveniently close to archaeological sites with many restaurants and taverns nearby, come enjoy a wonderful stay here.READ MORE
Pastarella2014-03-21
Pastarella is an authentic Italian trattoria in Heraklion, Crete, Greece with clean, easy and simply flavours of Italy, and they offer an open kitchen and comfortable pleasant environment. Pastarella is for lovers of Italian cuisine and while their menu is based on authentic Italian recipes, they have adapted this to Greek culinary culture for a unique and sublime dining experience. Dishes are prepared to order right in front of you in the open kitchen and made by acclaimed chefs. A wonderful menu offers something mouthwatering for everyone, and Pastarella is a favourite destination for lovers of good food, and the menu is constantly evolving with delicious new dishes and unique flavours.READ MORE
Talos Plaza2014-03-21
Talos Plaza is the largest shopping and entertainment center in Crete on the quay of Heraklion, with stunning coastal views and a total floor space of 9000 square meters. Enjoy wonderful shopping and dining, movie theatres and more with a unique combination of shopping and leisure opportunities at this first lifestyle centre in Greece. Successfully combining entertainment, recreation and excellent shopping opportunities, Talos Plaza has a multiplex with a total of 1500 seats, trendy restaurants and cafes, unique shops and covered parking on two levels, come for a unique experience.READ MORE
Ploto Cafe Restaurant2014-03-21
Ploto Cafe Restaurant in Heraklion, Crete, Greece, is a floating restaurant and multi function venue ideal for parties, events and fun. Offering Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, excellent seafood and more, and open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, coffee and drinks, this beautiful boat is a must visit. They have a waiter service, outdoor seating and are ideal for groups. Ploto Cafe Restaurant is a floating paradise, now located in the Venetian harbour of Heraklion, and chefs present a lovely sophisticated menu from quality products. There's a full service bar for drinks, cocktails and excellent coffees presented by the barista. Come enjoy a wonderful event, party or dining pleasure in beautiful surrounds with breathtaking views, it's a unique dining experience.READ MORE
The Dish Bar Party Restaurant2014-03-21
The Dish Bar Party Restaurant in Heraklion, Crete, Greece has a heart that beats to the rhythm of the city and here lots of flavours beckon, great fun and a warm and cozy atmosphere blend for a unique experience. Dressed in white with small touches of colour, the Dish Bar Party Restaurant start the rhythms with relaxing coffee and sweet treats, and lunch is perfect for great meals and a break, but at night she comes alive with funky loud music till early morning. The menu here inspires with funky recipes made from fresh vegetables, salads and meat dishes with pasta dominating, here there is something for everyone, and a truly enjoyable time is guaranteed for all, they also host private events, business lunches and dinners and corporate meetings.READ MORE
Hotel Olympic Iraklion2014-03-21
The Hotel Olympic Iraklion offers you a lovely stay in well furnished rooms that are elegant and tasteful, and with a location in the heart of Heraklion, Crete, Greece is ideal for both the leisure and business guest. The Hotel Olympic Iraklion has a lovely restaurant serving traditional Greek cuisine and a rich breakfast buffet, they have a sitting room with TV, a lounge with fireplace, and there's a roof garden with panoramic views, as well as cafe bar. Enjoy exceptional guest services and business facilities and Hotel Olympic can organise and cater to events including seminars, business meetings, conferences and presentations for up to 60 people, with qualified personnel on hand to ensure success. Come for a wonderful stay close to town, beaches, archaeological sites and more, it's all here and a welcome respite.READ MORE
Domain Zacharioudaki2014-03-21
Domain Zacharioudaki in Plouti, Heraklion, Crete, Greece brings you the best of wines from the vineyard the family planted in the hills of Orthi Petra, which guarantees exceptional harvests. This state of the art winery was built close by with unique architecture, and their goal is to produce wines of the finest quality from grapes biologically grown in the vineyard, and not mass produced wines. Visitors are welcome to visit the winery and vineyard year round, and tours are available where you learn about how the vineyard was planted while enjoying magnificent views, visit the production areas and then taste the exquisite wines in the savoury room, and wines are available for purchase in the wine shop. Domain Zacharioudaki also have stone pressing tanks, and guests can partake of traditional grape pressing sessions, come enjoy a wonderful tour.READ MORE
Kipos Ton Gefseon Restaurant2014-03-21
Kipos Ton Gefseon Restaurant in Heraklion, Crete, Greece offers and incredible dining experience in a neo-classic building from the 1930's surrounded by a floral yard. Enjoy a unique outdoor dining experience in the garden complete with serra or opening glass roof garden, surrounded by Orange, lemon, walnut, olive, apricot, pomegranate and laurel trees. Dining indoors offers high ceilings, neo-classic furniture and unique chairs. The menu at Kipos Ton Gefseon Restaurant is based on Cretan and Greek cuisine with organic vegetables, olive oil and local produce and an excellent gastronomic and cultural experience awaits. They also host social and business events with gourmet, classic, plain or traditional menus available in a range of service styles, it's ideal for corporate events, wedding anniversaries, birthdays and more, come enjoy.READ MORE
Marin Dream Hotel2014-03-19
The Marin Dream Hotel in Heraklion, Crete, Greece offers luxury, comfort, discretion, great hospitality just steps from the city center and cruise lines, with magnificent harbour views. Enjoy a warm and cozy stay in rooms of tasteful decoration with wooden floors, free internet, air con, satellite TV, a mini bar and more with choices of standard, double and sea view rooms. Dining at the Restaurant Roof Garden brings you exquisite tastes of Greece and Cretan cuisines made with pure virgin olive oil and there's a cafe bar-lobby too great for snacks and beverages. The Marin Dream Hotel offers great comfort and service, the perfect location close to the ferry, bus terminals and they can organise car and motorcycle rental as well as excursions and tickets for Crete, Santorini and other parts of Greece, come for the perfect stay in this beautiful hotel.READ MORE
Lato Boutique Hotel2014-03-19
Lato Boutique Hotel Heraklion, Crete, Greece is located right across the old harbour of the city offering breathtaking sea views and endless views to the Venetian fortress, here guests enjoy a unique stay with high quality services and premises. This is the ideal accommodation choice for both the leisure and business traveler, and dining options include exquisite culinary delights in the Brilliant restaurant, the Herb's Garden restaurant on the roof with stunning harbour views, and the Aroma restaurant with fine flavours and tranquil colours. Lato Boutique Hotel caters to conferences, business and social events including weddings, receptions, festivities and more, and they have regular themed events, they will organize everything to suit your needs and ensure a spectacular event. Come for the perfect stay in dynamic surrounds with views, it's all here.READ MORE
Outopia Cafe2014-03-21
Outopia Cafe is a beer garden, coffee shop and cafe in Heraklion, Crete, Greece and is the best place for chocolate lovers. People drive from far and wide all over the island to indulge in their chocolate fondue which can best be described as absolutely divine, they also have cold beer and nice drinks. Outopia Cafe has a waiter service and outdoor seating and is great for groups and kids, they do take reservations but walk ins are welcome and take out is available, come for a unique experience. They have great beer choices, probably the best in the city, as well as ice creams as well as a great variety of chocolates and biscuits.READ MORE
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