Destination Heraklion (Crete)
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Eating & drinking
The Cretans are mad about lamb and goat. Their ‘ofto lam’ and ‘psito’ are well-known. The island is especially famous for its dairy products. Kefalograviera, the semi-hard kefalotyri, Anthotyro and the soft mizythra are all tasty and belong to the best of the Greek cheeses.
Loukoulos
For a special meal in a splendid terrace garden or in the antique dining room, Loukoulos offers interesting Mediterranean dishes with a Greek touch and fine attractive salads.Address: Korai 5, Heraklion
Elies
A lovely, small restaurant on the coastal road in Heraklion. Tasty Greek dishes, good service and guests of all ages.Address: Sofokli Venizelou street 19, Heraklion
Paralia fish tavern, ouzeria (café serving food)
A traditional fish tavern in Heraklion. Enticing fish dishes and a number of other Greek specialities.Address: Sofokli Venizelou street 5, Heraklion
Amethistos
A traditional tavern with live Greek music. A fine environment and special Greek dishes such as soutzoukakia, keftedakia (mince balls with herbs) and a good deal more. Address: Sapoutier street 10, Heraklion. Behind Eleutherias Square.Cafés
Most cafés and bars in Heraklion lie in Korai Street, the town centre. You do not need to know where it is – simply ask a passer-by and he will be pleased to show you the way.Living room lounge café
A trendy café with nice people in the centre of Heraklion. Open from 10h00 in the morning to midnight.Address: Dedalou Street 2, Heraklion
Rebels café
A really fine café on Korai Square. Most cafés in this area also have tables outside.Address: Korai and Perdikari Street 3, Heraklion
Technopolis
10 minutes away from the centre of Heraklion in an area very popular in the summer. A new, modern building with cinemas, a restaurant and a café-bar.Address: Andreas Papandreou Avenue 116, Amoudara, Heraklion.
Café Veneto
View of the port and the Venetian fort. This is a fantastic spot in the summer (if you manage to find a table).Address: Epimenidou Street 9, 1st floor, Heraklion
