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For many years Ippokambos Ouzeri has remained a confident leader among the restaurants of Heraklion. This beautiful dining facility offers the most popular dishes from the local cuisine. This is a spacious and wonderfully decorated facility that is simply perfect for a family holiday. During the daytime travellers are welcome to try budget dinner of various types, and in the evening interesting entertainment traditionally waits for guests of the restaurant. Popular dishes from Greek and Mediterranean cuisine can be tried in amazing Paralia – Tavern restaurant. This place serves visitors until late in the evening. Guests are attracted not only by the food of excellent quality, but also excellent service. If your aim is to try Greek dishes cooked in accordance with classic recipes, you will find all you need and more in Erganos restaurant. Its spacious and beautifully decorated hall is perfect for celebrations. The restaurant offers not only the excellent menu, but also the rich wine list that will surprise even great connoisseurs of the drink. Foreign travelers are traditionally fond of Kiriakos restaurant, which specializes in home cuisine. Kiriakos is always distinguished by relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. This is the place where you can relax with your family or spend an unforgettable evening with friends. The basis of the menu of Brillant restaurant is represented by seafood dishes. Simply no other restaurant of the city offers such a luxurious choice of fish … Read further

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Advices for travellers

8. Smoking in Heraklion is allowed almost everywhere, except for cultural institutions and closed commercial complexes. However, all complexes and cultural institutions have specially designated areas for smokers. 9. Travelers who visit Heraklion for the first time will surely need to get a map of the city. The reason of this is the fact that many streets of the city have the same or consonant … Open

Active recreation

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Festivals and events in Heraklion

At the beginning of August, four days are dedicated to music, dancing, art, and cuisine. This is the time when the nearby settlement of Houdetsi hosts a colorful festival. This event is an excellent opportunity to get acquainted with the local culture, cuisine, and the traditional lifestyle of indigenous people. Tourists are always charmed by the friendly and family-like atmosphere that reigns here. The fact that … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

Vassiliki's Herb Broidery is a very unusual shop. It looks like an old pharmacy. They have various spices and herbs, as well as dozens of herbal teas. This store will appeal to those who're concerned about the health. The store offers various kinds of balms and herbal infusions created on the basis of herbs. Women will be especially impressed with lots of wellness and beauty elixirs. For edible souvenirs go to … Open

Travel guide to Heraklion

The most visited cultural institution of Heraklion is the Archaeological Museum. It is one of the largest museums in Greece. Its halls contain unique archaeological discoveries brought from various regions of the country. The opening of the museum took place in 1883. Its collection so rapidly expanded that, at the beginning of the 20th century, next to the old building, new buildings were erected. Among the … Open

Traditions and mentality of Heraklion

Oil is a required component of the majority of the national dishes. Many tourists also prefer to buy it as a souvenir. Travellers have an opportunity to visit one of the local plants that processes olives. The oil is traditionally most popular with the fair sex. The reason for this is the fact that oil is the basic element of numerous cosmetic treatments. Oil is also actively used in the fight against excess weight. … Open

Moving around in Greece - transportation

Public transport in the country is of high quality. The fare is quite affordable. Buses run not only inside the cities, but also connect all the regions of the mainland. There are buses every day from 5am to 12am. Night routes also run in the big cities and along the most significant roads. Inside the city, it is also possible to move around on trams and trolleybuses. Since 2000, there is a subway in Athens. Underground lines still don’t cover all parts of the capital of Greece. However, the subway is used by local residents and is popular among tourists. There are a lot of taxi services. Unlike European countries, the price of a ride is not too high. The cost of landing is 1 euro;1 km of the way will cost you from 10 to 50 cents, depending on the date, the time of day, and the city. Greece has a well-developed railway network. The express train is very popular. You will find comfort and service in the first class. Second-class cars often don’t have air conditioning and can be quite dirty. It is also possible to travel in a sleeping car. … Open