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Things to Do in Heraklion Prefecture in 2025 - Top Attractions, Local Food, Hotels & Travel Tips (Updated April 2025) | Trip.com
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Plateia Venizelou
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CRETAquarium Thalassokosmos
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Cathedral of Agios Minas
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Natural History Museum of Crete
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Discover the most popular places to stay in Heraklion Prefecture, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Manjar Wise Food, Coffee & Wine Bar
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Kritikos Fournos Daily Bakery Cafe
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626 All Day Lounge & City Garden
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Popular Types of Attractions in Heraklion Prefecture
Nature and wildlife | Beaches and shores | Natural scenery | Mountain climbing | Historical attractions | Cultural institutions | Museums | Specialty exhibition halls | Sightseeing tours | Leisure activities | Spa/massage | Farms and pastures | Camping · Campsites | Outdoor activities | Cycling | Mountain climbing | Exhibitions & events | Parks | Water parks | Amusement parks
Popular Attractions in Heraklion Prefecture
25th of August Street | Stalis hilltop | Church of Saint Vasilios | Foteinou venezian Foundation | Old Olive Tree | Karavola Skatepark | Plaque of Major Michael Tzoulakis | EscapeRooms.Gr | MAKRAKHS NIKOS | Kouloures | Monument to the Battle of Crete | Sport Point | The MindTrap Escape Rooms Heraklion | Accès krousaniotiko gorges | Villa Dionysos | Nearchou Square | Church Agios Charalampos | madeincrete wine tours | Nikos Kazantzakis Grave | Zaros Lake | Wicked staircase | Ο Κήπος του Μίνωα / Minos' Garden | Archaeological Collection Malevizi | VR Lab | Boufos Cave | Magasin des jarres géantes | Labyrinth Park | Moni Palianis | Anemospilia | Notos Brewery
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Popular Restaurants in Heraklion Prefecture
Minos Restaurant | Central Park | Mare Coffee Bar & Food | Manjar Wise Food, Coffee & Wine Bar | Hagiati | Crop Roastery Brewery | Spells Cafe Patisserie | Dish Bar Party Restaurant | The Whistler Espresso Bar & Food | Kuzina | To Mourelo Tou Ladomenou | Cattedrale espresso bar | St' Oroloi | Stamatis Break | Pasiphae Restaurant | Wok Spot | Arismari & Varsamo | Biscotto Cafe | Xalavro OpenBar | Utopia Cafe | Paralia Seaside Restaurant | Nero Kai Alati | Cafe Bar One | 1866 Street Coffee Bar | Steam Single Origin Coffees | The Garden | Savoidakis Bakery & Patisserie | Lubo | Via Pastarella | No.7 Chinese Restaurant
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CRETAquarium Entrance Ticket in Crete | Labyrinth of Knossos Skip-the-Line Ticket with Tour Guide | Let's get Wet: Watercity Waterpark Admission Ticket | Acqua Plus Water Park Admission with Optional Transfer | Crete: Private Taxi & Transfer from Heraklion to Chania | Cook with Locals | Cretan cooking Class at Archanes Village | Try Scuba in Crete – Free Certification & Photos (Beginners) | Heraklion: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners | Sea Kayak & Snorkel tours in West Crete | Heraklion: Dia Catamaran Tour, Lunch, Open Bar & Snorkeling | Heraklion SUV Private Guided Wine Tour with Lunch | Dia island : Small Group Sailing Trip to Dia Island with Lunch | Heraklion Archaeological Museum: Entry Ticket + Digital Hellenic Heritage Guide | Eurail Greek Islands Pass [Official Agent/No Ticketing Fee/Travel in Greece/Explore the Beautiful Island Scenery of Santorini, Kos and Other Islands] | one-day tour to Rethymnon, Margarites and Kournas in Crete, Greece | Quad ATV Safari from Georgioupolis Area | Greece Crete + Knossos Palace + Lasithi + Cave of Zeus one-day tour | Private Wine Tasting & Lunch @ Lyrarakis Winery - Transfer Inclu | Heraklion: Nature Reserve Full day sailing to Dia Island & Lunch | The Palace of Knossos with Optional Skip-the-Line Ticket | E-tickets and audio tours for Minoan gems of Heraklion | Bali Rethymno Panormo half day quad safari adventure | Ecobike wine ride tour of Heraklion | Ecobike Wine Tasting Tour in Heraklion | Scuba diving lesson for beginners in Crete with pick-up | Agiofarago and Matala beach private tour | Ancient palaces with Minoan wine routes and Matala beach | Try Mermaid diving course in Agia Pelagia | 4x4 mountains & sea south coast route in Crete | Knossos Palace e-ticket with audio tour on your phone
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