Highlights of Heraklion city center include many archaeological monuments, as well as a great choice of restaurants, tavernas and coffee shops offering all manner of culinary delights. Heraklion is a great place to sample Crete’s twist on Greek cuisine, with local dishes featuring traditional Cretan products such as the famous Cretan olive oil, raki, local wine, honey and herbs.
The outstanding sights, distinctive architecture, and monuments of international historic value all combine to make the beautiful Cretan capital an interesting travel destination to explore!