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.
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Wind | 3.6 m/s |
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Temperature (min/max) | 15/17 °C |
Pressure | 1011 hpa |
Humidity | 69 % |
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Rea Hotel2014-03-19
The Rea Hotel in Heraklion, Crete, Greece is family run and offers a quiet location behind the historical museum, close to the Venetian port, the Archaeological Museum and public market. Accommodation options include lovely, well furnished and comfortable rooms, most with balconies and all with air con and there are double and triple rooms available. Facilities at the Rea Hotel include WIFI in all the rooms, room service, Heraklion travel information, money exchange, a wonderful breakfast available all day long, taxi reservation, a book exchange and so much more. Enjoy wonderful recreation and tours, visits to archaeological sites and museums, it's all close by to this perfect base, come enjoy.READ MORE
GDM Megaron Hotel2014-03-19
The GDM Megaron Hotel Heraklion, Crete, Greece offers exclusive five star luxuriousness, facilities and services in the heart of the business and shopping district, with views overlooking the old harbour, and an ideal location close to Archaeological and Historical museums. Elegant rooms offer choices of Executive and VIP rooms, junior suites and even a presidential suite, and they are tastefully decorated with modern furniture and velvet fabrics and come with excellent amenities. Dining options include exquisite choices of Mediterranean cuisine, indoor dining at the cafe, rooftop dining in summer, a living room lounge and bar, and stunning location of the top floor with breathtaking old harbour views, the choice is yours. The GDM Megaron Hotel has a health club and gym, jacuzzi, steam bath and sauna and there's an open air swimming pool with unique views, they also cater to meetings and banquets and set a new standard in banqueting elegance, visit today and see for yourself.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
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
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
Atrion Hotel2014-03-19
The Atrion Hotel in the heart of Heraklion, Crete, Greece is a just a short walk from the seashore and there is a conference center and business facilities here, making it ideal for both the leisure and business guest. Enjoy a wonderful stay in beautiful rooms with private balcony, free high speed internet, air conditioning, mini bar, satellite TV and so much more. The Atrion Hotel offers elegant dining in the Four Season restaurant with exquisite Mediterranean cuisine and Cretan Specialties, there's also the Patio for authentic Greek cuisine and inner courtyard dining, and the lobby bar offers sophistication, exquisite cocktails and fine Cretan wines. They have foreign currency exchange facilities, car and bike rental, a tour desk, room service, a doctor on call and so much more here, come enjoy a memorable stay in stunning surrounds.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
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
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
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
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
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