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.

24 °C
Clouds, few clouds
Wind | 1.54 m/s |
Cloudiness | 20 % |
Temperature (min/max) | 24/27 °C |
Pressure | 1011 hpa |
Humidity | 75 % |
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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The Historical Museum of Crete2014-03-19
The Historical Museum of Crete in Heraklion, Crete, Greece offers a comprehensive view of Cretan history and art from the early Christian centuries to the 20th century, and visitors can enjoy browsing through fascinating permanent exhibitions and temporary exhibitions. They also offer education programmes and an amphitheatre for lectures, films, book presentations and more with wireless microphone system, podium, desk, laptop and projector, the amphitheatre is available for hire by third parties for events. The Historical Museum of Crete also has sculptures and ceramics, Byzantine and post Byzantine art and a wonderful array of collections to view, come take a walk back to another time. There's a museum shop and bookstore with ceramic jewellery, pottery and icons, copies from the Museum collections, souvenirs, maps and cards and the HMC Cafe has indoor and outdoor seating and is a full service bar, come enjoy a wonderful visit.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
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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
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
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
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
Loukoulos is located in the heart of Heraklion, Crete, Greece, and here visitors enjoy exceptional dining in a classy, friendly environment in a classical building with warm decoration. Loukoulos serves delectable Mediterranean cuisine like nowhere else, and on warm summer night's guests can enjoy dining out in the yard, this unique venue offers and exceptional dining experience, and it goes without saying, you'll be back time and again. The Loukoulos menu offers exceptional menu items of Greek, Italian and French plates where you'll be entranced from the first bite, and they serve only the freshest meats and fish dishes from the grill or wood fired oven. Staff are on hand with friendly assistance and advice on the best matching wines for your delectable meals, and exquisite desserts round off a perfect meal, 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
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
The Club Magic Life Candia Maris Resort and Spa in Heraklion, Crete, Greece offers outstanding accommodations most with exquisite views overlooking the beautiful blue Aegean sea, and they are spread over six separate buildings around the gardens close to the beach with choices of superior, deluxe, suites and even a presidential suites all equipped with incredible amenities. Dining here offers choices of three wonderful restaurants and two bars for international culinary delights, as well as local cuisine at the Taverna near the beach, there's also a pool bar at the swimming pool with breathtaking sea views. The Aegeo Spa and Thalasso here has incredible facilities from saltwater pools, to a Turkish bath, Cleopatra's bath, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, sea ionisation hall and massage and beauty treatments to indulge your senses. The Club Magic Life Candia Maris Resort and Spa also offers meeting and banquet facilities, has excellent recreation and entertainment, sports and leisure and simply is the ideal place to stay, come for the divine.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
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
Athinaiko Hotel2014-03-19
The Athinaiko Hotel in Heraklion, Crete, Greece offers two star comforts and is family owned close to the city centre and just 500 meters from the port, here guests enjoy a comfortable stay at affordable prices with wonderful Cretan hospitality. Lovely renovated rooms have soundproofed double glazed windows, climate control, a refrigerator and private balcony, WIFI, TV and more. The Athinaiko Hotel offers wonderful dining options in the air conditioned restaurant, there's also a lobby for beverages and refreshing drinks and they have a 24 hour reception desk, and can arrange car rentals and courier services on request, come enjoy.READ MORE
Windmill Apartments2014-03-21
Windmill Apartments at Malia, Heraklion, Crete, Greece offer a wonderful stay right on the sandy beach of Malia, and these charming, affordable hotel apartments bring you a relaxing holiday ideal for families. Enjoy a wonderful stay in spacious, cozy and comfortable apartments with big balconies offering sea views or side sea views, and they are modern and well furnished with air conditioning and a safety deposit box. Windmill Apartments is a stunning holiday resort with a large outside swimming pool and jacuzzi for relaxing and there's a children's pool and playground, they also have a big tropical Mediterranean garden and nearby there are excellent water sports activities. Windmill Apartments also have a restaurant and snack bar, serve breakfast at the outdoor bar, and there's WIFI internet and a reception area with TV and bar and so much more, come enjoy a fantastic stay at this wonderful beach hotel, it's all here.READ MORE
Irini Hotel2014-03-19
The Irini Hotel in Heraklion, Crete, Greece offers stunning, modern accommodation for both leisure and business travelers right in the city centre, close to the old Venetian Harbour and ferry port. Hotel facilities include a Restaurant on the mezzanine floor of the hotel, offering a luxurious American-style breakfast buffet, and their main bar provides you with coffees and a variety of other beverages, they also have a TV corner, foreign exchange, lounge, WIFI and so much more. Single, double, triple and family rooms with own balconies, air conditioning, private safe box and refrigerator ensure a comfortable stay, and friendly staff at Irini Hotel ensure that all your needs and requirements are met in lovely surrounds.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
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
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
Paradise Villas Crete2014-03-21
Paradise Villas Crete are stunning villas in Pitsidia, Heraklion, crete, Greece and they are equipped with a pool for refreshing dips during your holidays, as well as luscious green gardens, WIFI, air conditioning and spacious parking areas. Paradise Villas Crete are well built, made of earthy materials and have a high aesthetic quality inside and out, they offer a peaceful sanctuary of calm, are relaxing and soul soothing amongst the olive trees. Located in the quiet area of Pitsidia, Heraklion in southern Crete, guests have choices of lovely fully furnished villas in private locations near the beach or town and a wonderful self catering stay awaits, they are ideal for romantic getaways, families and small groups, come enjoy.READ MORE
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The Natural History Museum of Crete2014-03-19
The Natural History Museum of Crete in Heraklion, Crete, Greece offers the study, protection and promotion of the special features of the area of Eastern Mediterranean, and offers collections, exhibitions and educational programs to visitors. Visit the Megadioramas realistic representation of ecosystems found in the Eastern Mediterranean region, there's even a skeleton of the Deinotherium giganteum, and scientists are working to present this massive animal one of the biggest of it's kind, and you can watch them at work. Also at the Natural History Museum of Crete is an interactive seismic table which is an earthquake stimulator where visitors can experience a real life earthquake in a safe environment. Also enjoy the Stavros Niarchos Discovery Centre, the diaoramas and other collections, fossils and learn about the geological past of Crete with realistic demonstrations.READ MORE
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