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 !
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Peskesi
6-8 Kapetan Charalampi
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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
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Kouzineri
& Evropis
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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
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Adipodas
13 Korai
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Classic Greek / Cretan food - good quality and relative price
Good mezes in a popular street
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Barraki
Gramvousis
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Good mezes in a popular street
Good mezes in a popular street
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Other and other
16 Kagiampi
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Good mezes in a popular street
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Spyridon Patisserie
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Kafeneion O Lakkos
41 Taxiarchou Markopoulou
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Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free etc delicacies !! A friend of mine owns this cafe and it is the best in town !
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Crumb
28 Pl. Kallergon
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Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free etc delicacies !! A friend of mine owns this cafe and it is the best in town !
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Taverna Spitiko
Platia Eleftheriou Venizelou
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Elia and Diosmos - Olive-Mint
1 Dimokratias
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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.
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Archanes
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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.
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Knossos
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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.
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Morosini Lions Fountain
Platia Eleftheriou Venizelou
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Venetian City Wall
25 Nik. Plastira
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Festung Rocca a Mare
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Creta aquarium
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Get to know local history!
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Historisches Museum von Kreta
27 Leof. Sofokli Venizelou
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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
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Hondos Center
& Pl. Agiou Titou
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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
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MYKONAKI
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Beach

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Agia Pelagia Strand
street Agias Pelagias
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Ligaria Beach
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Karteros beach
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Sarantaris beach
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MYKONAKI
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Παραλία Μαρίνα
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Karteros beach
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