Weather in Heraklion. Actual conditions and forecast

Map of wind conditions for Heraklion area

Map of Heraklion temperature forecast

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Rain forecast for Heraklion area

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More to see in Heraklion

Simply no description of the sights of Heraklion is possible without mentioning the famous palace of Knossos, which is considered a true diamond of not only the capital, but also the whole island. This is a beautiful and complex architectural structure with numerous living premises, patios and spacious rooms. The total area of the old building is 22,000 square meters. At a glance the plan of the building looks like an intricate maze. The walls of the palace are decorated with frescoes, which depict mythological scenes and pictures from life of ordinary citizens. This world-famous landmark attracts hundreds of thousands of curious travellers, who come there to walk through the endless maze of buildings. An excursion to the palace will certainly leave a lot of impressions. Your excursion program should necessarily include a visit to Nikos Kazantzakis Museum, which was opened in 1983. The museum, which is housed in a beautiful building with spacious and bright rooms, is dedicated to works of the famous writer. Among the exhibits of the museum visitors will see books and diaries of Nikos Kazantzakis, and a large collection of photographs and souvenirs. During his life the writer loved to travel and visited a lot of countries, bringing souvenirs from every country he had travelled to. Archaeological Museum is a great place to see the priceless finds of Minoan civilization. All 20 halls of the museum are open to publics. Here visitors will find expositions with ancient frescoes, … Read further

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Attractions and active leisure

The suburban area of Heraklion, near the village of Gouves, is the location of a famous water park. The place will particularly amaze young visitors by a rich choice of funny rides, playgrounds, slides and pools, and adults will be delighted with the local restaurants and large terrace for relaxation. Guests of Heraklion are welcome to try various types of sports entertainment, starting from traditional diving and … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

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 dishes and delicacies. In addition to their favorite delicacies guests are offered to order a glass of wine from own cellar of the restaurant. When it comes to describing budget institutions of the city, visitors are recommended to visit La Boheme restaurant, … Open

Traditions and mentality of Heraklion

Wine is a no less important cultural heritage of the local residents. According to historians, wine was made here for the first time more than four thousand years ago. Since that time winemakers have shared their experience from generation to generation. Many of the local masters still use centuries old techniques in production. Wine making is one of the few crafts that cannot tolerate the intervention of modern … Open

Travel guide to Heraklion

Fans of walks in historical places should definitely visit the Sea Fortress Kulesi, in the port region of Heraklion. The first mention of this fortress dates back to the beginning of the 14th century, while the exact date of its construction remains unknown. At present, the entire territory of the ancient fortress is open to visitors. They can see the ancient living quarters, and the rooms in which weapons … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

For edible souvenirs go to Faskomilo store, that offers the most popular Cretan delicacies. Great farm sausage, olive oil and honey, fresh bread and dozens of cheeses, natural sweets and spices - they have all kinds of souvenirs to your liking. Yoy can certainly try the products before buying. The owner of the store helps tourists not to get confused in the variety of products. Vassiliki's Herb Broidery is a very … Open

Advices for travellers

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 names, and this fact may complicate your journey. 8. Smoking in Heraklion is allowed almost everywhere, except for cultural institutions and closed commercial complexes. However, all complexes and cultural … Open

Climate in Greece and weather forecast - best seasons for visit

By the middle of July, the water temperature is already reaching a 23-25C. The average air temperature is 29C. The nights are still pretty cool, about 18C. The air temperature in July and August very often exceeds 30C, even in the morning. During the day, it reaches 41-42C. That’s time for a siesta until the evening. At the beginning of September, the air temperature becomes more comfortable; on average, it does not exceed 33C. Cyclones start from the Azores archipelago. In October, the sky becomes gloomy and cloudy; the sea water cools down to 19C. The day temperature is 24C. Night are already much colder, about 14 degrees Celsius. In November, it rains almost every day; the temperature drops to 12C. … Open