Explore Nearby Attractions! While you're here, don't miss out on these uniquely local places to visit.

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Explore Nearby Attractions! While you're here, don't miss out on these uniquely local places to visit.

Food scene

Our nr. 1 local taverna at Skalani! Favourite dishes include grilled mushrooms, sausages, pies and many more. Is a must! Recommend to visit later afternoon for dinner.
Local taverna with great vegetarian and meat options! Great atmosphere for late dinner - say hello from us - the Marazaki family :)
Koula's Tastes (Οι Γεύσεις της Κυρά Κούλας)
Local taverna with great vegetarian and meat options! Great atmosphere for late dinner - say hello from us - the Marazaki family :)
Gourmet Cretan food - book a table before you go as it is usually full !
264 preporuka/e lokalaca
Peskesi
6-8 Kapetan Charalampi
264 preporuka/e lokalaca
Gourmet Cretan food - book a table before you go as it is usually full !
Great for meat lovers- upper price range compared to other Greek tavernas - great atmosphere and service
61 preporuka/e lokalaca
Kouzineri
& Evropis
61 preporuka/e lokalaca
Great for meat lovers- upper price range compared to other Greek tavernas - great atmosphere and service
Classic Greek / Cretan food - good quality and relative price
27 preporuka/e lokalaca
Adipodas
13 Korai
27 preporuka/e lokalaca
Classic Greek / Cretan food - good quality and relative price
Good mezes in a popular street
18 preporuka/e lokalaca
Barraki
Gramvousis
18 preporuka/e lokalaca
Good mezes in a popular street
Good mezes in a popular street
17 preporuka/e lokalaca
Other and other
16 Kagiampi
17 preporuka/e lokalaca
Good mezes in a popular street
23 preporuka/e lokalaca
Spyridon Patisserie
23 preporuka/e lokalaca
16 preporuka/e lokalaca
Kafeneion O Lakkos
41 Taxiarchou Markopoulou
16 preporuka/e lokalaca
Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free etc delicacies !! A friend of mine owns this cafe and it is the best in town !
8 preporuka/e lokalaca
Crumb
28 Pl. Kallergon
8 preporuka/e lokalaca
Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free etc delicacies !! A friend of mine owns this cafe and it is the best in town !
6 preporuka/e lokalaca
Taverna Spitiko
Platia Eleftheriou Venizelou
6 preporuka/e lokalaca
14 preporuka/e lokalaca
Elia and Diosmos - Olive-Mint
1 Dimokratias
14 preporuka/e lokalaca

Neighbourhoods

One of the most beautiful and active villages around Heraklion. Their main square is worth visiting for dinner. Popular for locals and tourists! There you can find a variety of tavernas, cafes and bars.
87 preporuka/e lokalaca
Archanes
87 preporuka/e lokalaca
One of the most beautiful and active villages around Heraklion. Their main square is worth visiting for dinner. Popular for locals and tourists! There you can find a variety of tavernas, cafes and bars.

Sightseeing

Humble but historical place to visit. Minoan civilization, Minotaur and the prince of lilies are some of the many insights! You can ask for a private tour or a group tour at the gate of the Knossos palace.
407 preporuka/e lokalaca
Knossos
407 preporuka/e lokalaca
Humble but historical place to visit. Minoan civilization, Minotaur and the prince of lilies are some of the many insights! You can ask for a private tour or a group tour at the gate of the Knossos palace.
119 preporuka/e lokalaca
Morosini fontana lavova
Platia Eleftheriou Venizelou
119 preporuka/e lokalaca
58 preporuka/e lokalaca
Venetian City Wall
25 Nik. Plastira
58 preporuka/e lokalaca
248 preporuka/e lokalaca
Rocca a Mare Fortress
248 preporuka/e lokalaca
52 preporuka/e lokalaca
Creta aquarium
52 preporuka/e lokalaca
Get to know local history!
180 preporuka/e lokalaca
Povijesni muzej Krete
27 Leof. Sofokli Venizelou
180 preporuka/e lokalaca
Get to know local history!
https://www.cretan-ceramics-pots.gr/
Pottery Workshop
https://www.cretan-ceramics-pots.gr/

Parking

Cheap parking in Heraklion city !
Kladis

Shopping Mall

Located in Heraklion - good discounts
10 preporuka/e lokalaca
Hondos Center
& Pl. Agiou Titou
10 preporuka/e lokalaca
MAROUDAS
41 Pl. El. Venizelou
Best quality organic products in Heraklion! You can call them to order a delivery at Skalani ! Check their website as you can also create an account there!
Λαχανόκηπος Delicatessen
124 Leof. Papanastasiou
Best quality organic products in Heraklion! You can call them to order a delivery at Skalani ! Check their website as you can also create an account there!
You can buy local meat 🍖 from this butcher at Skalani
Kreopōleio
Liapaki
You can buy local meat 🍖 from this butcher at Skalani
Toys shop at the heart of the village ! You can order online and pick up there 👆
toys4u.gr
Μάνου Κατράκη
Toys shop at the heart of the village ! You can order online and pick up there 👆

Sports

iKiTe ~ Iraklio Kite & Surf Club
Κωνσταντίνου Μητσοτάκη
7 preporuka/e lokalaca
MYKONAKI
7 preporuka/e lokalaca

Beach

20 preporuka/e lokalaca
Plaža Agia Pelagia
street Agias Pelagias
20 preporuka/e lokalaca
19 preporuka/e lokalaca
Ligaria Beach
19 preporuka/e lokalaca
39 preporuka/e lokalaca
Karteros beach
39 preporuka/e lokalaca
18 preporuka/e lokalaca
Sarantaris beach
18 preporuka/e lokalaca
7 preporuka/e lokalaca
MYKONAKI
7 preporuka/e lokalaca
28 preporuka/e lokalaca
Παραλία Μαρίνα
28 preporuka/e lokalaca
39 preporuka/e lokalaca
Karteros beach
39 preporuka/e lokalaca