Crete's capital is a busy port city and the gateway to the Minoan civilisation. Explore the Palace of Knossos, see its treasures at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, walk out to the Venetian Koules Fortress and take trips to Spinalonga and the Samaria Gorge.
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List of all 26 things to do in Heraklion and where to find them
- Palace of Knossos Κνωσσού - Πεζών, Heraklion Municipal Unit, 714 09 Tickets and tours on Viator
- Archanes 62 Μαρτύρων, Archanes Municipal Unit, 701 00 Website Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum Xanthoudidou 2 Website Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Koules Fortress Northern Cretan Highway, Community of Fodele, Gazi Municipal Unit, Munici Website Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Samaria Gorge Samaria Gorge, Municipality of Sfakia Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Rethymno (Rethimno) Bernardou, Rethymno, 740 00 Tickets and tours on Viator
- Lions Square & Morosini Fountain Lions Square, 1st Community of Heraklion - Central, Heraklion Municipal Tickets and tours on Viator
- Acqua Plus Water Park Λιμένα Χερσονήσου - Οροπεδίου, Community of Chersonisos, Chersonisos Municipal Tickets and tours on Viator
- Venetian Walls Υγείας, 1st Community of Heraklion - Central, Heraklion Municipal Uni Tickets and tours on Viator
- Cretaquarium (Thalassokosmos) Ελευθερίου Βενιζέλου, Gouves Municipal Unit, 710 03 Tickets and tours on Viator
- Malia Malia Municipal Unit, Municipality of Chersonissos, Heraklion Regional Unit, Region Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Chrissi Island Community of Ierapetra, Ierapetra Municipal Unit, Lasi Tickets and tours on Viator
- Loggia 25 August Str Tickets and tours on Viator
- Historical Museum of Crete 27, Sofokli Venizelou Ave Website Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Watercity Water Park Odyssea Elyti, Vrachokipos, Community of Kato Vathia, Gouves Municipa Tickets and tours on Viator
- Star Beach Water Park25ης Μαρτίου, Star Beach Village, Community of Limin Chersonisou, C Tickets and tours on Viator
- Domaine Paterianakis Ηρακλείου - Μάρθας, Nikos Kazantzakis Munici Tickets and tours on Viator
- St. Titus Church (Church of Agios Titos) Pl. Agiou Titou Tickets and tours on Viator
- Georgiadis Park Tickets and tours on Viator
- Kornarou Square 1st Community of Heraklion - Central, Heraklion Municipal Unit, Municipal Tickets and tours on Viator
- Venetian Shipyards Νεάρχου, 1st Community of Heraklion - Central, Heraklion Municipal Uni Tickets and tours on Viator
- Spinalonga Not shown on the map Tickets and tours on Viator
- Douloufakis Winery Not shown on the map Tickets and tours on Viator
- Kera Kardiotissa Monastery Not shown on the map Tickets and tours on Viator
- Scalarea EstateNot shown on the map Tickets and tours on Viator
- Aposelemis Canyon Not shown on the map Tickets and tours on Viator
Official websites and travel guides
- Official Heraklion tourism website: visitheraklion.eu
- Official Heraklion website: www.heraklion.gr
- Heraklion travel guide: Wikivoyage
- Heraklion on Wikipedia
- All Heraklion tours and activities on Viator
Where To Stay In Heraklion: Interactive Heraklion Hotel Map
The city centre around Lions Square is convenient for museums, restaurants and the harbour, while beach resorts such as Hersonissos and Amoudara suit travellers wanting a seaside stay. Browse hotels on the map below.
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