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“Scenic old Venetian harbour; the stone arches by the sea make a great photo corner. Windy days bring rough sea.”
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Koules Fortress
Agora Luxury Apartments
Stunning renovated all-wood ground-floor apartment on a side street near the main boulevard, ~$95 a night for two; the bed is pampering.
Avli Malia
Order the gigantes beans, Greek salad with feta and the goat-cheese salad; lovely lit alley in the Christmas season.
Nadia Suites
Adults-only, 30 min from Heraklion airport, 4 min walk to Malia's sandy beach, with pool and fruit-and-veg garden.
Nana Royal Premium Resort & Spa
New all-inclusive 30 min from Heraklion airport: private-pool suites, adults-only pools, 6 restaurants, water slides and a free in-house patisserie.
Peskesi
Authentic farm-to-table Cretan food in a beautiful courtyard: stuffed vine leaves €7.5, cheese-stuffed zucchini flowers €7.8; free little dessert at the end.
Athina Apartment Heraklion
Cute ground-floor studio (bed, kitchen, bathroom in one space) 5 min walk from the centre, ~$68 a night for two; hosts have no Instagram — DM her for the link.
Frankly Cafe
Cute café with a Clark Gable mural: avocado toast with poached egg €6, cappuccino €3.
Heraklion Old Town
Wander the alleys and also the side neighbourhoods most tourists skip - Venetian houses with turquoise shutters.
MARE Heraklion Riviera
Great café with a sea view — order the crepe filled with chocolate, white chocolate and ice cream.
Marel All Day Long
Excellent matcha, wonderful sandwiches and very good breakfasts, on the square of the sweet village of Koutouloufari.
Think Tank Specialty Coffee
Great breakfasts: spinach-cheese omelette €5.50, bagel with scrambled egg €5.5, freddo €3.5. Sit at the street-facing counter.
Aspalathos Agriana
In the village of Agriana just above Hersonissos - magical location, meze, fresh vegetables, raki and watermelon.
Koules Fortress
Scenic old Venetian harbour; the stone arches by the sea make a great photo corner. Windy days bring rough sea.
Lukas Beach
Beautiful by day and by night; great crepe and excellent service.
Heraklion Market 1866 Street
Main avenue is touristy souvenir shops — turn into the side alleys for authentic tavernas and the fresh fish lane (fish €7-10/kg).
Knossos Palace
Looks beautiful but was packed with tourists - they gave up at the parking lot; go early to avoid crowds.
Morosini Fountain
Famous city-centre fountain surrounded by alleys and brand shops — good base for a shopping stroll.
Stablos & Elisabeth The Village Restaurant
Sweet stop in old Malia; rooftop Elisabeth Roof Garden with fresh fish daily and local wines.
Venetian Loggia
Walk through the arched marble courtyard of the city hall — beautiful Venetian architecture.
Agios Minas Cathedral
Sights · cathedral
Agios Titos Church
Old stone church with bells in the middle of the old town walk.
Heraklion International Airport Nikos Kazantzakis
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