Súper friendly beach and not so crowded in the middle of the day. In the afternoons there are a lot of people specially families. The only difficulty is if you find wind because it gets wild. Otherwise beautiful coastal area 🌙

Wonderful beach, you can choose either to stay by yourself or to go to the sunbeds. Gorgeous sea and pebbled beach. Unfortunately the surroundings are still dirty, with trash alongside the road.

It is definitely a long beach! Mostly shingle, finer towards the eastern end. Easy access and parking in the middle section, with sunbeds and umbrellas around a beach bar. Water sports are also available. There is also access via a fairly steep track at the western end. Smaller waves than expected for a beach this open, but there are better beaches for swimming and walking. There may be naturists on the western section.

Really long beach, beautiful pebbles, clear waters, kid friendly

Nice beach with nice water. And quiet beach

Great beach where you can be just quiet, without all the touristic crazyness in Northern Crete beaches. Loved to swing in those waters, and the bar over there is great👌

Amazing beach with pebbles. There are sunbeds and umbrellas as well as plenty of free space. Natural shade is limited.

Absolutely stunning beach but couldn’t go into the water as there are quite big stones to get over, saw quite a few people fall, the walk to actually get to the beach is quite a way for someone with mobility issues and in that heat it’s not great tbh ….. glad I saw it but had I known all this before I went I would have avoided it

Beautiful place to visit for the gradient colors of the water and for the interesting shell beach. Many baby shells there but unfortunately you cannot take them as souvenirs because it’s a protected zone.

Nice strip of beach, 15 euros with very you two loungers and an umbrella (there is also a euro tourist tax per person). There is a bar on the beach. Sea is lovely and warm, with no sea life to read on apart from some very small fish here and there. Loses a star for the state of the toilets, not quite festival bad, but not good. It's suggest going on the ferry, toilets there are very good.

Nice place to visit. The golden beach is beautiful, but you have to take with you something to eat and drink. Also here you can find a local who sell cold drinks. Have some ice chest where he keep the drinks. For 1 small beer and one coke i paid 7 euro. You don't need necessary the umbrela because there are a lot of threes under you can seat. The color of the water is one of the best around crete. The trip from Ierapretra is around 1 hour. If you don't get food and drink with you, it's possible to buy from the boat at good prices.

Beautiful beach Rock and shell formation is very unique and can be sore on feet. On golden sands turn right, walk past everyone a couple hundred metres and I found a secluded little area.

I enjoy Chrisi. I keep coming back since 7 years now. I particularly enjoy the hotness. And nothing gives me moar pleasure than lying somewhere on Chrisi, enjoying the view.

Amazing place. It is like paradise on earth. Pure sand, turquoise water. Interestingly, you can sleep in your tent. A place that must be seen. There are sun loungers, umbrellas and toilets on the spot, bar with drinks and some food. Descent into the water is a bit rocky, you have to be careful.

Beautiful turquoise beach, but very narrow with almost no space for towels. Sunbeds & umbrella cost €30. Stunning from above, but the water was full of plastic — the dirtiest I’ve seen in Greece.

Amazing beach! I’d recommend it to everyone. It’s even great for snorkeling. The beach strip is a bit narrow, but still large enough to enjoy. I wouldn’t suggest renting a sun lounger; it’s much nicer to just relax on your towel. Prices for jet skis and the banana boat are far too high, but apart from that this is truly an AMAZING beach, one of the best I’ve ever been to.

A beautiful beach that we visited twice in a week. The first day was sunny but windy, the second day was calm but a bit cloudy. The sea is clear and quite shallow for a good way out so suitable for kids. It was the end of tge season so very quiet. We parked right down next to the sea on the left hand side, but not many spaces.

Great location, but definitely not worth paying €30 for sunbeds. We didn’t try the service because the price felt like outright exploitation. The beach is completely covered with sunbeds and no free space is left for free swimmers.

One of my favourite beaches on Crete, super clear clean water. Lovely restaurant above too, a must if your staying in area.

One of the most beautiful beaches in Crete — and, at the same time, a sad example of how quickly people can destroy nature. Positive points: Fantastic view... and that's about it. Negative points: The main beach is just a very narrow strip of sand, almost entirely covered with sunbeds. Not only are the prices quite high, but if you don't arrive early, you risk not finding a free spot. The beach is littered with small pieces of plastic. On windy days (like the one when we visited), the waves are very strong, making swimming almost impossible. Additional suggestion: If you're looking for a quieter area, go to the left side of the beach, where the shoreline forms some natural booth. There, you'll find a private beach with sun loungers (although the prices are pretty high) as well as enough space to lay your towel.

Voulisma Beach has white sand and fantastic crystal clear turquoise and blue waters. It’s no less beautiful than famous Balos beach in the west. You can enjoy water sports like water skiing. Prices are affordable. 2 sun-beads and umbrella are 15 euros.

Very ordinary and small beach with greyish sand and no services AT ALL + quite unpleasant and very narrow road for getting there by car + 15 minutes walking to the beach via a road full of stones. If you have a possibility better go to Voulisma beach !!

Beautiful beach until the boats pull in and the place gets invaded with people. Apart from that everything else was amazing 🤩 Hence the reason I only gave 3 stars ⭐

Not worth the effort of getting there. Goat path for older people might be a problem, especially when going back. Narrow road, two cars can pass each other at a few spots, at high season horrific. No place to sit at te beach, only next to stoney wall. Often waves gets you vet. When boats arrive water is filled with people. Yeah, water is incredibly blue, so if you don’t mind previously listed, come and take few photos

Amazing place for snorkeling, one of the best in crete. The road was a nightmare we were not prepared for. We started ascending a dirt road, super steep with room for one car only. Still, cars were coming from both ways. On the right side there was no fence and you were right on the edge... Super stressing...would not recommend for unexperienced drivers ( we thought we are experienced until this moment). Impossible to turn or go back so we had to go all the way up. The beach was super crowded and boats were coming continuously playing loud music...still great snorkeling experience 🐟

Wow such a crystal clear water!!! And small fishes are all around. Very nice for snorkeling, too. We went there last summer late august 2018. We enjoyed a lot!

This is the most beautiful beach I have ever been. The water is salty and crystal clear. The are no sunbeds. This is a hidden gem.

Wow nothing less to say! Please visit this place. Clear water and its cold! Was nice to stay there

We did not enjoy our stay at Elounda Beach. While the view from the hotel is undeniably beautiful, the hotel itself is old and in serious need of renovation. Our first bungalow (no. 82) had a cockroach infestation. The hotel’s initial reaction was simply to send someone to spray the room. Only after we insisted did they move us to another bungalow (no. 80), which, while free of cockroaches, had a serious ant problem in the bathroom and was equally decrepit. For a supposed 5-star property, the facilities and service were far below expectations. There was no compensation offered—just a brief apology—and staff didn’t seem surprised by the cockroach issue, which was worrying. On top of that, the facilities are just old everywhere. The double bed consists in 2 single beds next to each other. The AC unit must be from the 1980s and circulated mold everywhere in the room. Breakfast was just OK with slow service. Unfortunately, we cannot recommend this hotel. It does not live up to the standards one would expect from a luxury property, especially given the price they billed.

My stay at Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas was truly unforgettable. I spent two months here, and what made this experience so special were the incredible people who became like family to me - Nikolina, Erini, Marios, Valeria, kirilos and dimitris. I have never met people more genuine, kind, and hardworking. Their warmth, professionalism, and constant smiles made every single day better. They went above and beyond in every way possible, and I can honestly say that my stay was ten times better because of them. Elounda Beach is a beautiful place, but it's the people who make it truly exceptional. I'm beyond grateful for the memories and the friendships I've made here. Thank you for making me feel at home from day one - I can't wait to come back. - Saint Tala

2 Stars – Disappointing Stay Despite Great Staff and Views Hard to believe this is part of the Leading Hotels of the World. While the staff was genuinely pleasant and professional, the experience fell far short of expectations. I moved here from their sister property, the Elounda Bay Palace, due to a foul odor in the room there. At first, my room in the spa building seemed like an improvement—dated but with some charm and a beautiful view. The pool and facilities were better than at the other hotel, and again, the staff was kind and welcoming. Unfortunately, the same odor issue persisted. After a windy day, the entire spa building—including the spa itself—filled with a strong sewer smell. It was awful at night, and the stench made it nearly impossible to sleep. I complained three times, but nothing was done during my stay. Days after I left, the manager emailed to say they couldn’t detect any smell, which only added to the frustration. To make matters worse, the bathroom’s steam shower wouldn’t stay closed due to a broken seal. I asked for it to be repaired, and the maintenance team not only failed to fix it but somehow made it worse, leaving dirty footprints all over the bathroom floor. Between the sewer odors, the subpar breakfast, and careless maintenance, it’s hard to believe this property carries the "Leading Hotels of the World" label. The friendly staff and nice view just weren’t enough to save the experience.

Unique hotel. The grounds are breath taking and beautifully designed. Staff are warm and caring. Watersports team are the best in the world. Some reviews complain about unrefurbished rooms. This is a taste issue. The "older" rooms are built in incredible quality marble and wood. Not very sustainable to destroy that just to change with the times. This is a legendary resort. As a testament to this, many guests have been coming for decades and many staff members too.

We stayed in a villa and from the moment we arrived we felt at home. Though an older establishment love and attention has been put into the villas and they are clean and comfortable. Our entire family agreed we were treated so well by the incredible staff. From being checking in on during our stay, to the general manager coming to introduce himself at dinner, to the cleaning and in room dining staff taking the time to talk with our family we felt so appreciated! The people of this hotel take pride in their jobs and in their island and are so happy to have you there. The private patio pool was an excellent way to cool down on a hot afternoon and we were just steps from our private beach. The grounds are beautiful and perfect for evening strolls. We will most definitely be back!

We had the most incredible experience at this beach resort in Crete. The property is breathtaking—lush, beautifully maintained grounds and pristine waters that invite you to unwind and explore. But what truly stood out was the exceptional hospitality. Every staff member was warm and welcoming, making us feel instantly at home. Special shoutouts to Maria at concierge, who went above and beyond to make our stay smooth and memorable, and Mariana in the restaurant, whose kindness and attention to detail made every meal a joy. Highly recommend this resort to anyone looking for a luxurious, heartwarming escape. Five stars all the way!

Fabulous hotel. Our room was amazing with a view to the sea spacious well huge actually and spotless. The staff were brilliant couldnt do enough for you. The private beach was sandy and the sea crystal clear. The beach boys allocated you a sun bed bed and it was yours for the week no matter when you wanted to sunbathe. The grounds are beautifully kept in fact we had not one thing negative to say. Its a 20 minute walk into Elounda and if you take the turning yo the right past Thea resturant it takes you along the sea front past all the resturants.

Lake Voulismeni in Agios Nikolaos is a charming and peaceful spot right in the heart of the town. Surrounded by cafes and restaurants, it offers a relaxing atmosphere with beautiful views.

Wow. Simply amazing. Lake Voulismeni is the heart of the tourist town of Agios Nikolaos. If you enjoy the hustle and bustle of crowds, you can come here either for shopping or to eat at one of the lakeside terraces. If you prefer peace and quiet, the rocks around the lake are the perfect place to admire the light show from a distance. And if you’d like to dine somewhere calm, away from the noise of the streets between the lake and the sea, you’ll find a few secluded restaurants at the top of the rocks — where you can enjoy both the tranquility and the view. As a general rule, these restaurants tend to be a bit more expensive than the tavernas below. As a curiosity, the lake is no longer really a lake. In the mid-19th century, a powerful earthquake caused several surrounding rocks to collapse, one of which blocked the spring that fed it. Without fresh water, the beautiful lake became known as the “stinking lake,” so the Turkish governor of the island ordered a canal to be dug to the sea to renew the water. And, despite local legends, it's not bottomless either: the maximum depth is almost 50 meters (which is impressive anyway).

A small, supposedly formerly a freshwater lakw thas has been later connected to the sea. At the centre of the town of Agios Nicolaos, Crete.

Very special place and a must see when you are in Heraklion or Lassithi area. We walked around the lake and went up the hill to have a drink and ice cream.

We have seen the place I n July .Is too hot but is beautiful .Many oleanders in bloom scentet the air ,near the lake we found a bunch of lazy ducks and geese.We took the stairs and saw the lake ,the city and the see .Wiew is amazing . Everywhere nice tavernas of small shops who sale frozen goat yoghurt . Love it!

Beautiful and relaxing and I loved watching the local children play safely by the waters edge. Plenty of shopping to be had nearby with a vast array of bars and restaurants.

A very beautiful place with a nice small lake but very special, because it's twisting and connecting to the sea and beside the lake, there are very nice, romantic and authentic buildings. Also, it is very recommended to climb up the stairs and watch from above the lake.

amazing place we booked our tickets for three hour session to milk a goat and make a cheese learn about olives and do a cooking session. It seemed quite expensive when you look at it on the face of the ticket €65 however it was worth every penny we got to eat the food. It was amazing what we learn about the goats and the cheese and all about olives. Highly highly recommend it worth a lot more than €65 people unbelievably friendly lots of other things to see and to do. there’s a shop there with products in it lots of them made by them there and there’s free tasting is of honey and olive oil and other products.

We had booked the olive oil production workshop and had a very insightful and lovely time! We learned about olive trees, the history of the trade and the harvest until we got our hands dirty to actually grind some olives and press them in their press! Feel very honoured they let us touch this piece of history - was certainly an experience! We also got to take a look at some local plants like dittany, carub and aloe, we tasted some olives and raki, all while learning about the meaningful role of olive oil on the island. After the official part of our workshop we got to taste all kinds olive oil, olives, vinegards, carub products, etc in their shop and could even get more info. They are a family farm and offer all kinds of other experiences as well, like cooking or pottery and honestly I love how they made such a business out of the place about their familiy's culture and heritage. Everyone was very friendly and caring to share their knowledge. You could also wander the grounds after and it's a really lovely place. Of course the workshop wasn't super cheap but totally worth the experience and I would also recommend just to visit and take the little tour.

Absolutely brilliant! We came to learn more about olive oil production but we got so much more? From history to tasting, learning about quality of oil and leaving with incredible products such as olive paste and raki! I wish I could be there every day, it's incredible

Such lovely people who gave us a very warm welcome and explained about their family farms history. We had tablets with an English commentary to explain the different parts of the site. There are so many lovely things available to buy you at reasonable prices. We thoroughly enjoyed the visit and learnt alot too.

Amazing experience! We did the e-tour for €7 each which was well worth the money - able to tour the farm at your own pace and learn lots of interesting information about olives, cheese and wine! Staff are very friendly and helpful, and the shop has lots of great organic produce from the farm to taste and buy! Would highly recommend visiting!

A wonderful little place and a 'must do' if you're in the area. You can go in for free but please support them by at least paying the €7 (per group) to borrow a tablet for a self guided tour. The staff are lovely and do talks in bits of the farm, where you'll also get to meet the chickens and goats. You can also book extras such as cooking lessons. And best of all, there's loads to taste and try for free in the gift shop - olive oil, honey, carob, balsamic vinegar, raki (the honeyed raki is amazing!), and health and beauty products. We ended up buying quite a few things and were tempted by even more (prices are very reasonable but if you take cash there's a discount). Honestly can't rate them highly enough 😊

This is something you would call short and sweet. Around one hour, learn about Greek/crete culture around long lasting traditional food, herb, olive wine, honey, etc people are very nice, price very reasonable, kids are actually free to enter.

Very good option in close distance from Elounta and Plaka. Clear waters and a stunning view of Spinalonga. The best place to sit is Cayo. There is a 40€ minimum spent but you get to enjoy the very comfortable sun-beds all day

A very nice pebbly beach with crystal clear water. Beautiful view of the island Spinalonga. Quite big, free of charge parking lot on the backside. You can also order some fresh drinks delivered directly to your place. 10€ price per set (2 sun beds and umbrella)

One of the nicest beaches on the east side of Crete! You pay €10 for two sunbeds and an umbrella if you want, or you can lie down on the pebbly beach with your own towel. Other option is to pay €30 for the luxury beds near the beach club/restaurant. On the beach you also have the option to rent a jet ski. 15 minutes is €50 and half an hour is €90. The sea is really calm and the water is extremely clear!

Please, change the stinky cabin. The rest was excellent.

A very nice rocky beach great for children. Beautiful view of the famous island Spinalonga and the surrounding villages. Crystal clear water , well kept clean environment. Limitless free of charge parking located on the back. With a variety of easily accessible restaurants, shops and you have everything you need for your holidays.

Clean water but not easy to enter the water due to big rocks

Very nice beach. Stones so shoes needed.

Nice, calm place with very good food quality. We have visited this place many times.

Dear friends, I thank you for the wonderful relaxing moments in your restaurant. Your restaurant doesn't have Michelin stars, but your food is even tastier and the service nicer. You give your guests the comfort of home that I was blown away by. Your smiles are very sweet and make me come back to you every day of my stay in Mirtos. Your boss is a very nice person full of energy and you can see that he manages his team to the satisfaction of the customers. I'll never forget you, big boss. God willing, I will return to Crete and wave to you again from the balcony. Anna from Czech Republik

The Beach cafe has been one of my favorite restaurant bars. The service is good and friendly and the food excellent. The menu usually changes a little over the week and sometimes you are given a traditional Cretan dish that you didn't know existed.

Quite unfriendly. We asked about the price of the sunbeds, they told us its free as we ate there the evening before and we had ordered iced coffee that day already. A few days later, when we arrived for a second time, they immediately came to us and told us we didn’t pay the last time we used the sunbeds, even though the other day we spend all day there and nobody told us anything. And even if they would have told us, you would imagine 40 euros for a meal is more than enough for two sunbeds. We didn’t want to discuss it, so we just paid another 15 euros, left and never went there again. Anyways, there are much better beaches about 20 minutes to the east, where you don’t have to pay for the beds and the food is delicious there as well.

This restaurant seems to repose only on there location. Horrible tourist salad. I took a salad it was 10€, polite service but not friendly, the salad was horrible tuna from conserves, with horrible anchovies, and a commercial ketchup mayo dressing. I hope that there are better at cooking fish.

Best cafe in Myrtos. We had Salad, octopus, beer and raki. Everything was great and the staff super friendly. Sunbeds included in the lunch bill wich wasn't high. Good job!

Some of the nicest staff in all of Myrtos. Great, fresh and tasty food for a reasonable price. The dining area has a great atmosphere with enough room at any time while the beach area provides a comfortable and relaxing experience morning or afternoon.

Really beautiful place if you have really bad legs it would be really hard to do but but got good legs it amazing places to visit

Great hike, not too easy but also not too challenging. Easy to get to from Lerapetra

Great hike with moderate climbing (you clime over rocks, no gear needed). We walked the canyon for roughly one hour and then turned back around. Swimming/cool down possible.

(Translated by Google) Very nice hiking area with wonderful views and small waterfalls. Be sure to wear non-slip shoes as the tour can be a bit demanding. Sometimes you climb over large boulders and sometimes you walk through the water. In my opinion, not suitable for children. (Original) Sehr schönes Wandergebiet mit wunderbarer Sicht und kleinen Wasserfällen. Auf jeden Fall rutschfestes Schuhwerk tragen da die Tour mitunter etwas anspruchsvoll ist. Teilweise klettert man über große Felsbrocken und manchmal geht man auch durch das Wasser. Für Kinder meiner Meinung nach eher nicht geeignet.

(Translated by Google) You have to experience this if you are on holiday in Crete! There is a small parking lot at a small barrier - pay attention to the signs towards the canyon. The hiking trail begins there. We went through shallow water pretty quickly - so wear sturdy shoes that can get wet! You basically have to work your way through the gorge; there are no signs. There are ropes and/or steps in some places. It can be quite difficult for smaller people (but it is doable from around 1.50 m). At some point we turned right into the forest, where there were large concrete slabs. Then we went through the forest towards the serpentine road to get back to the parking lot. Then that also matched the stated duration of the hike (about 2.5 hours all together). We were there in July, so the water wasn't too high and was a welcome way to cool off! (Original) Das muss man erlebt haben, wenn man auf Kreta Urlaub macht! Es gibt einen kleinen Parkplatz bei einem kleinem Sperrwerk - auf die Schilder Richtung Canyon achten. Dort beginnt der Wanderweg. Ziemlich schnell ging's durch seichtes Wasser - also feste Schuhe anziehen, die auch nass werden dürfen! Den Weg durch die Schlucht muss man sich quasi erarbeiten, eine Beschilderung gibt's nicht. Es gibt an einigen Stellen Halteseile und/oder Trittstufen. Für kleinere Menschen ist's mitunter recht schwierig (ab ca 1,50 m ist es aber machbar). Wir sind irgendwann nach rechts in den Wald abgebogen, an der Stelle lagen große Betonplatten. Dann ging's durch den Wald Richtung Serpentinstraße, um zum Parkplatz zurück zu kommen. Dann passte das auch zu angegebenen Dauer der Wanderung (ca 2,5 Stunden alles zusammen). Wir waren im Juli dort, da war das Wasser nicht zu hoch und eine willkommene Abkühlung!

(Translated by Google) A real insider tip in the east of Crete. Great hike with some climbing and water crossings. We went through it in mid-October and the water level was actually perfect for us to have a bit of fun. We even had a small waterfall where you could refresh yourself briefly. The gorge was one of our highlights on vacation. (Original) Echter Geheimtipp im Osten von Kreta. Tolle Wanderung mit einigen Kletterpartien und Wasserdurchquerungen. Wir sind sie Mitte Oktober durchlaufen, da war der Wasserstand eigentlich perfekt um noch ein bisschen Spaß zu haben. Bei uns gab es sogar einen kleinen Wasserfall, wo man sich kurz erfrischen könnte. Die Schlucht war eines unserer Highlights im Urlaub.

(Translated by Google) An adventure in itself. The journey alone was an adventure, as the last 25 minutes of the journey from the north coast lead through small, single-lane, tarred roads. You come out at a barrier where you can park in shady places. Unfortunately, in October 2023 we were unlucky that the gorge is currently dry, but that doesn't make it any less spectacular. The climb through the gorge is possible over large, mostly slippery stones and sometimes steep passages with holding ropes. Once at the top, we head back through olive fields on the road to the barrage. All in all a 2.5 hour hike. Wear sturdy shoes and in my opinion, not for small children. (Original) Ein Abendteuer für sich. Allein die Fahrt war ein Abendteuer, da die letzten 25 Minuten der Anfahrt, von der Nordküste aus, durch kleine, einspurige, jedoch geteerte Sträßchen führen. Rauskommen tut man an einem Sperrwerk, an dem sich an schattigen Plätzen parken lässt. Wir hatten leider im Oktober 2023 das Pech, dass die Schlucht momentan trocken ist, was es aber nicht weniger spektakulär macht. Der Aufstieg durch die Schlucht ist über große, meist rutschige Steine und teils steile Passagen mit Halteseilen möglich. Oben angekommen geht es durch Olivenfelder auf der Straße zum Sperrwerk zurück. Alles in allem eine 2,5 Stunden Wanderung. Feste Schuhe anziehen und meiner Meinung nach, nicht für kleine Kinder.

I will make the same comment as to other archeological sites in Crete: for the entry fee, the site should be more visitor-centered, including additional notes, maps or labels tourists could read and enjoy along the way. Malia is quite a remarkable site to visit, very well preserved and with a lot of surface to cover. However, the entry shows a very well organized center that quickly becomed a bit disorganized: the ruin areas are limited by ropes which are difficult to find and a lot of the site is actually closed for cover renovations (or that's what it looked like). Anyhow, one of the key Minoan sites to visit in Crete.

The Minoan Palace of Malia should be on your agenda when visiting Crete. Along with Knossos and Phaistos, it was one of the three largest Minoan palaces. It was connected by road with Knossos. It was a considerable sea port. Many important archaeological artifacts were discovered here. The most famous is the “bee earrings.” Malia has had little reconstruction, which is a huge contrast with Knossos. Suggest doing some research about the site beforehand.

All most interesting parts are roped off and we were followed around our entire time there. We were the only two visitors on the site and so no idea why we were under close observation. We left early having not seen half the site.

Well worth a visit found it very interesting and more excavations are currently taking place this place is a must if you love history

Even though a section is currently closed off for maintenance, this is still a great site to visit. A well laid out information hut with maps and models of the different minoan buildings with lots of information, history and photos to bring the ruins to life. It is a large site with a mixture of covered sections with guided walkways, and open areas where you can roam more freely. There were even a couple of friendly archaeologists working on site today who were happy to take a breather from renovating paving stones to answer some questions. Full amenities: loos, cafe, shop

Beautiful site, no doubt about that! Unfortunately, the full site isn’t accessible until the 18/10. We weren’t told when buying the tickets and got charged the full price. When we shared our disappointment at the end of the tour, a man explained quite aggressively that there was a board at the entrance and that we could have decided to not buy our tickets. True: there is a note, but you need to be an expert to know what it means and, the site being far away from the city centre, you wouldn’t go back after a 40min walk. All we wanted to say is: it’s ok to pay for the entrance, but not for the full price when 1/3 of the site is closed.

Interesting site well laid out with good informative indoor space with photos nd explanations in 3 languages including English. You can download information on your smartphone about the sire which gives all the info needed to make sense of the site as you walk about, good parking nearby. Cafe was shut so can't comment on it though it looked fine.

It’s a cool cave. Worth visiting and studying the myths around this. The walk up from the car park is about 15 minutes and can be hot. The views over the plateau are also worth it. The case itself has a walkway and stairs throughout and you can get tickets at the door as well as refreshments

Since the cave is closed in 2025-2026 due to reconstruction work after earthquakes, it is only fun to do the historical climb (anti-clockwise, so start with the old trail on the right). It takes about an hour walk with kids. You can't see the cave but the views on the plain are breathtaking. Afterwards go have a coffee Illy or a meal at the free parking at the family restaurant.

Excellent cave, but the walk up to it is long and steep, with lots of slippery steps inside and more climbing as well, with a basic guide rail. Don't try it if you're at all infirm or elderly. Wear good shoes

don't let the shitty reviews fool you. it's a wonderful drive into the plateau. The cave itself is a little walking up (maybe 15-20m) and I would recommend hiking shoes. great view from up there and nice breeze. the cave is pretty cool, but very steep, you can also bring a coin to toss for luck into the water. 2.5€ parking 6€ for the cave. plan some time on the way to work stop at the wonderful little towns and their cozy tavernas with insane views! if you come after 3pm, there is almost nobody anymore there.

We met a lady who scaled the steep 350m path to this cave in high heels...so take heart, you can do it too! That aside, you can also hire a donkey ride. Parking is free (for cars and donkeys alike).

This is a very steep walk uphill with a Lovely view and pretty foliage, only go if you are fit enough. It cost us €6 each. There are donkeys to transport if necessary. After being in an amazing cave before this, it is a very short walk down......then back up. Nice to look at and the story behind it is worth hearing before you go. Please see photos.

The cave itself is small and OK. But the 20 minute climb (or donkey ride) up the mountain and the drive through the Lasithi plateau make this a worthwhile excursion. Be prepared for the numerous steep stairs inside the cave and wear proper shoes. There’s a small parking for your car, but it can fill up fast when it is crowded.

Absolutely beautiful bar and beach All staff are amazing and go above and beyond to make you feel welcome Food and drinks are just perfect I couldn't recommend this place more it's just brilliant

Didn't eat there but had the most amazing mohito on 3 occasions. Extremely refreshing and large filled with loads of ice. Stunning location. Staff are lovely especially Hari. Until next year....

Comfy Sunbeds directly by the sea, really nice and helpful staff and the food is very good. U can eat in the sunbeds or the bar either way very relaxed

Great, relaxed dinner with bubble tea to help chill in the Crete heatwave. Friendly staff, great service - they even have us a box to take the food away we couldn't eat. Value for money with a smile!

Lovely place with relaxing atmosphere. The cocktails are marvelous. Good experience when you are in Stalida. Jorgos ( Sjon) is a fantastic host.

Good place for a drink. Kids enjoyed the bubble tea.

Great place the staff are the best only place i would go, way better food than my 4 star all inclusive

5 minutes hiking from the car park. The path is quite steep but manageable. The beach is secluded so bring drinks/snacks with you. During the middle of the day is getting really hot even the wind is hot.

It's not just a beautiful and cozy beach, it's just a beautiful place. If you drive by, you will notice how a small rock crashes into the sea from the car, even small caves are visible from the way. A small parking lot will definitely invite you to stop. You walk a little bit, 20-30 meters, and you will see this place, this beach as we saw it. The beach itself is located below, but the descent to it and the ascent is simple and it will not be difficult for you. We were going to another beach, but we stayed here and those two or three hours that we spent here gave us great pleasure. There are few people here and you will feel very comfortable. The sea is beautiful, it seems that between the rocks protruding from the water, the sea warms up more and the water becomes warmer. And the view of the sea, that of the rock, with its small caves, will not leave you indifferent. If you are in the south, be sure to visit this place, it's worth it!

Visited this beach with my partner. Was really secluded, with trees to provide some shade and a pleasant sea to swim in. We went late afternoon, but I imagine would be very hot in the middle of the day

Very private pebble beach with crystal clear water. There is a sign to the beach on the main road, so it is easy to find. The road down to the beach is rocky but worth the effort. There is not much shade so be prepared.

Amazing beach , crystal clear water , perfect location,the way down to the beach is easy, there is a rocky, bumpy path but it's no big deal. Just shade is not sufficient there so be prepared before you go.

Easily reachable by car, needs a short (5 mins) hike to reach from the parking spot. The landscape is certainly interesting. You can climb most of the rocks in the sea and jump off them.

Very nice rocky beach with clean water and natural beauty. You can park next to the road at the parking place . The beach is 200 metes down after you walk a little tricky path but the place is beautiful.

Lovely small museum with small buildings and plants showing Cretan life. We went without a audio guide or tour, so used the map to identify buildings and occasionally a translation app to understand writing inside buildings. There are really no signs around so this wasn't the best plan but still spent about 45-50 minutes, including the eight minute introduction video. It wasn't very busy when there (July Sunday around 10:30) though other visitors were scattered about. Toilets and small cafe available - cafe seemed to have a few drink options, maybe a few mains snacks, and seats. Parking in a dirt shoulder/layby just outside the entrance was fine, held around a dozen cars and a few spots were free when we arrived. Note: photos generally in map order

We found this place beautiful, quiet and charming. It backs onto its own (paying) beach which can be entered from the museum - or vice versa. The little cafe in the museum serves both. The museum is one of village methods and life. Most of the stone is old, from ruined local buildings, rebuilt as representative of the usage. A child will like peeking at odd things, by the way - but not for too long!

Beautiful site, quite large, free to wander around, gates open out onto a beach and the sea. Drinks available, (licensed for spirits too) and small gift shop within cafe. Staff are lovely and friendly, honestly well worth a visit. Inexpensive too.

A very interesting museum. It also has a beautiful beach,great for snorkeling, very relaxing spot, not very crowded, with decent space between sunbeds, 7 euros a set (2 sunbeds+umbrela). They also have a restaurant and very nice staff. Ps: if you are a coffee lover get the frappe with ice-cream,it's to die for and the food is good (with decent prices; a greek salat is less than 7 euros). I will come back to this location for sure.

A small museum of traditional Cretan life and historical agriculture and artisanal occupations. Overall a nice folk museum. Mostly outdoors but with plenty of shade.

A lovely museum and a perfect way to while away a morning. We took our kids (6 and 3) and they loved running around and exploring, there was plenty to keep all ages interested. Friendly staff and beautiful exhibits (and delightfully friendly cats!), it’s a wholehearted recommendation from me.

Found this place by using Google maps to see what was in the area. It took us 30 mins to walk to here from where we stayed, and it was well worth the walk. Interesting to see how it was all made and from what materials. Finished off with a lovely cold cinnamon water.

Not a Relaxing Stay – Needs Serious Improvement We stayed at the hotel with our extended family – adults and kids – during the summer. From the moment we arrived, the service was lacking. No welcome, no guidance to rooms, and the lobby was extremely hot with no drinks offered. Rooms were spacious but had weak air conditioning and ant problems in several of them. Beds were very basic and uncomfortable. Despite being told we’d get bottled water daily, we didn’t receive any unless we asked. The dining room was overcrowded and hot, with no air conditioning. Food was okay – better for kids than adults. The evening shows were unimpressive, and the Greek restaurant had a nice view but isn’t suitable for families with small children. Although the water slides were fun, there's no shade on the way up, making the ground too hot to walk on without shoes. The music around the pool was extremely loud all day, even in the rooms – not ideal for those seeking peace and quiet. Service overall was poor, and I even witnessed a staff member yelling at a guest over a simple food request. Wouldn’t recommend for anyone looking for a calm or high-quality all-inclusive experience.

The food is excellent and the selection is amazing! The area can be a bit windy since it’s up north, but there are plenty of other attractions to enjoy – lots of pools, fun water slides, kids’ corners, playgrounds, and more. The whole resort is quite spacious and access to everything is included in the price, even the sunbeds on the beach. It’s truly a paradise for children. Snacks outside of breakfast, lunch, and dinner are fantastic as well. You can choose from fresh vegetables, fruit salads, or classics like pizza and toasties – even vegetarians will be happy. The alcohol is not cheap quality either; they serve well-known brands like Havana Club and Beefeater. And at the bar, they’ll make you a real coffee, not just one from a machine.

We are On our last day at this hotel. Last 13 days have been great. Rooms are excellent, and cleaned every day. Lots of choice of food and drink. Places to eat all over the complex. Pools are a little cold, but everyone loved the new water slides. The entertainment team Jayden etc are a great laugh well worth getting involved with some of the activities. Overall fantastic holiday.

Great hotel for family vacation. Plenty of offers for children (pools, kids club, playgrounds). Mini Disxo for children on 6 of 7 days. 3 different restaurants (2 with breakfast and lunch) with all inclusive. Also 3 different pool bars included with drinks and some snacks. The Water Park is right next door and has multiple pools for all ages. Some slides for and access to sunbeds in the park and on the beach are also included. The staff is very friendly, especially towards children. The hotel is a great destination for vacation with kids!

! Take your time reading this😁 I just camed back from my holiday with my family and i want to tell you my honest review. To be honest i had the lowest expectations because i knew that on booking the rating wasn't very good.Me and my family usualy go to hotels that are +8.5 rating,but at that time it weren't many hotels available. So when we arrived i saw verry old walls and an old reception and my first thing that i said was:I don't think this is an hotel beacause it was so old and it creeped me out😅,but hear me out after we walked in the mini streets of the hotel i fell in love.Everything is close to eachother😍From the food zone-Beach side-activities-pools-rooms it is amazing. The sea is clear as the water,the views are amazing,and the waves are the best feeling🥰 Okay,THE FOOD WAS ABSOLUTLY THE BEST FOOD FROM ALL HOTELS,guys if u like eating meat,sea food,pasta,pizza,tacos,whatever u want litreally,go HERE!😋 HEAR ME OUT,my parents are very picky when it comes to food,we went to egypt,turkey but nowhere the food was so tasty like hear,the plates where finished😁Don't get me wrong,egypt and turkey have bigger ospitality and a larger amount of food and diversification,but we prefered to be very delicious and it was!I want to thank to all the members of Star Beach Village and we will totally come back!♥️ PS: in front of the hotel there is a whole street of the city center🥰

We come here just for a few hours to let our daughter play nice and clean not to busy, the water is fairly cold for young children to play in! The play park is excellent for all ages water park area is clean and amazing for children to run free for a few hours. Amazing place to take children to burn off some energy! Bouns its next to beach.

I stayed at Star Beach in Crete and had an amazing experience. The resort is fantastic, with delicious and varied food options. The staff were always kind, friendly, and very helpful. Everything was well taken care of, and I truly enjoyed my time here. I will definitely return in the future!

We visited the aquarium and rescue center during our trip to Crete. The aquarium is very well organized, with a great variety of marine life, from colorful fish, turtles to reptiles. It's both fun and educational – perfect for families, but also interesting for adults. The rescue center part was especially touching. It’s inspiring to see how much effort goes into rescuing and rehabilitating injured turtles. The staff is passionate and knowledgeable, and they were happy to answer all our questions. It's heartwarming to see these beautiful creatures being cared for so well. Highly recommend visiting – it's a great way to learn, support a good cause, and enjoy the beauty of marine life!

Lovely little place run by people who enjoy their job and are good at their job. Very interactive with being able to touch and hold some of the animals. Is a small place, only took around 30 minutes to look around and interact with animals. Did not cost much to enter 10 euros which we payed for at the door, was no waiting time to enter. Although I understand this is a rescue centre they do have some long term wildlife in the facility that will not be reintroduced into nature I feel the vivariums/ tanks could be bigger and more engaging for the animals. In particular a few lizard tanks looked over crowded and some animals in small tanks. Including a very large fish which only had minimal movement.

Well worth a visit. Got to see the sea turtle and octopus being fed as well as listening to detailed history of all the amazing creatures on show. You can hold various reptiles if you are brave enough. The best thing about this place is the fact it is supporting the local ecology, is not owned by a bif corporate entity and is a labour of love. Any money you spend here directly goes to the looking after of the animals and funds future expansion.

What a wonderful little place! Please visit and keep this place in business, they are worth it. The conservation work they do is great.. the aquarium part is really good, but the best part really, is the reptile section. I will not spoil anything for you as the surprise is much better witnessed in person with no warning (its not scary, don't worry). If I can, I will be back for another visit.

Wow wow and wow, we absolutely loved it here. You can tell as soon as you walk in that they love what they do all the animals are well looked after and there fact you get to get up and close to the reptiles. Definitely worth the visit you will not be disappointed. It's a great place to visit.

Very small aquarium/terrarium in a flat and yard. To avoid the place getting too crowded they let visitors in slowly and when previous visitors exit. This means a line forms. We waited over 30 minutes in line for what is essentially a 30 minutes visit. It is a nice little place if you don’t mind most fish and reptiles being held in small aquariums with little to no shelter. There are lots of general info posters about ocean life scattered around but not a lot of specific info on the animals in each aquarium beyond their names. The yard with the free-roaming tortoises and lizards is the highlight of course, but is rather crowded. Looks like the animals are used to nudging their way between the visitors. The staff in the yard are friendly and jovial. If you are here and can find a time without a line in the entrance then the place is worth a visit.

What to say about this amazing place. We first visited back on our first trip to crete possibly 2012! And we come every year since. The place is just great. They take care of the animals. They are so clean and so well looked after. The gent who owns it is just well a gent and his staff are so knowledgeable and friendly. We look forward to it every trip and is the first thing we book, we now bring our child who has also found a love for this amazing place. Thankyou as always

This place is amazing. Overwhelmed. One can ask a simple question- how would they build without having today’s technology and tools? You can explore it on your own, taking a local bus from downtown Heraklion for over 2 euros- 2nd zone. Early afternoon there are less people. If you like you can hire a local guide or use your phone to download valuable information. I recommend 2-3 hours of your time. There is a toilet before the gate - nothing inside. There are few benches you can sit while walking around. There is a cafe and souvenir shop with not expensive basic guidebooks in different languages. There is a huge parking lot, I believe for free. We did not need it, since we used a bus.

I really like how certain areas are restored next to the unrestored sections so you can really see the passage of time. Nice open site with plenty of shady spots to sit. Small cafe area at the front is fairly busy, but once you’re inside the grounds it feels very spacious and open.

The Minoan palace of Knossos is the second most visited site in all of Greece. Of course, the most visited site is the Acropolis of Athens. Suggest that you buy a couple good guide books on Knossos, and fully read and absorb them prior to your visit. This enable you to fully appreciate and understand the heroic achievements of the Minoans in creating this beautiful palace. Suggest paying homage to Sir Arthur Evans for excavating and preserving this magnificent archaeological site. Suggest to eat the crowds that you arrive by 0900.

Some photos of the Knossos palace and archaeological site. Was really fun and interesting. But I feel I wanted more time then I had to explore it all. Guide was amazing. But 1 hour extra would been great to walk around by one Self

Awesome historical monument. The reconstructed areas are tastefully done and the excavation has been done so you can really get a feeling for the importance of the site. The Knossos app (if you have a guide they can show you a QR code for the website) let's you see what many areas would have looked like before being ruined, so you can stand in a spot and see what it would have looked like. Well worth a visit.

The site is of course awe inspiring. Simply walking on the same grounds as the amazing ancient Minoans and trying to imagine how the palace looked like with the help of some of the restorative work done is amazing. Still, at times you feel quite lost. Can't truly understand what has been restored(except for the clear ones), what was original and most of the signs don't really help that much either. For such a historical site, there should be an improvement on all aspects.

A must for any history buffs. It’s so interesting and not difficult to walk around. Enjoy your tour with a guide. They will explain everything and help you skip the queue. There is toilets, cafeteria and a gift shop. Plus the resident peacocks and cats. Buses and Taxis easy to get to and from the site.

This place is amazing. Overwhelmed. One can ask a simple question- how would they build without having today’s technology and tools? You can explore it on your own, taking a local bus from downtown Heraklion for over 2 euros- 2nd zone. Early afternoon there are less people. If you like you can hire a local guide or use your phone to download valuable information. I recommend 2-3 hours of your time. There is a toilet before the gate - nothing inside. There are few benches you can sit while walking around. There is a cafe and souvenir shop with not expensive basic guidebooks in different languages. There is a huge parking lot, I believe for free. We did not need it, since we used a bus.

I really like how certain areas are restored next to the unrestored sections so you can really see the passage of time. Nice open site with plenty of shady spots to sit. Small cafe area at the front is fairly busy, but once you’re inside the grounds it feels very spacious and open.

The Minoan palace of Knossos is the second most visited site in all of Greece. Of course, the most visited site is the Acropolis of Athens. Suggest that you buy a couple good guide books on Knossos, and fully read and absorb them prior to your visit. This enable you to fully appreciate and understand the heroic achievements of the Minoans in creating this beautiful palace. Suggest paying homage to Sir Arthur Evans for excavating and preserving this magnificent archaeological site. Suggest to eat the crowds that you arrive by 0900.

Some photos of the Knossos palace and archaeological site. Was really fun and interesting. But I feel I wanted more time then I had to explore it all. Guide was amazing. But 1 hour extra would been great to walk around by one Self

Awesome historical monument. The reconstructed areas are tastefully done and the excavation has been done so you can really get a feeling for the importance of the site. The Knossos app (if you have a guide they can show you a QR code for the website) let's you see what many areas would have looked like before being ruined, so you can stand in a spot and see what it would have looked like. Well worth a visit.

The site is of course awe inspiring. Simply walking on the same grounds as the amazing ancient Minoans and trying to imagine how the palace looked like with the help of some of the restorative work done is amazing. Still, at times you feel quite lost. Can't truly understand what has been restored(except for the clear ones), what was original and most of the signs don't really help that much either. For such a historical site, there should be an improvement on all aspects.

A must for any history buffs. It’s so interesting and not difficult to walk around. Enjoy your tour with a guide. They will explain everything and help you skip the queue. There is toilets, cafeteria and a gift shop. Plus the resident peacocks and cats. Buses and Taxis easy to get to and from the site.

Some photos of Heraklion archaeological museum. Was really fun and interesting. But I feel I wanted more time then I had to explore it all. After the guide was done we had only 20 min to explore the rest or buy some suverni. Would be great if it would have been 1-1,5 hours after extra. But overall it was a great enjoyment.

This museum is phenomenal! Informative, clearly laid out, fabulous collection of artefacts. Super helpful for understanding and appreciating the history and culture of the Minoan people (especially alongside a visit to Knossos Palace). I would recommend spending at least two hours here—I did 1.5 hours and wished I had more time. Entry was free on the day I visited.

The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is an absolute must visit in order to gain an understanding and appreciation of the astonishing Minoan civilization. Suggest visiting the Archaeological site of Knossos first and then visit the archaeological museum. Focus especially on the Phaistos Disc, the priestesses with the upraised arms, and the amazingly beautiful frescoes. Suggest you allow two to three hours to get a good tour of the museum. Also, keep in mind that after 1450 BC, Crete had a blended Mycenaean-Minoan culture.

Totally a MUST-visit after Knossos palace. The collections are absolutely incredible - so detailed, beautifully displayed, and full of context that really ties everything together. You finally get the full picture of Minoan history, myths, and daily life (and honestly, it makes Knossos make so much more sense 😅). I loved how well-organized everything is - from tiny gold jewelry to fresco fragments. Ypu could easily spend hours here if you’re into ancient culture. Unfortunately I came 1.5h before closing so I still have a feeling that there was so much more to see. Tip: go after Knossos, not before - it’s like getting the answers after the adventure 😉

Had the option of coming here as part of a Knossos tour. It is a complete no brainer to choose to visit as the museum amplifies and expands your appreciation of the history of Crete particularly after visiting Knossos. I was unable to book tickets online beforehand, but the queue was worth standing in for 15-20 minutes, i'm unsure how long it is normally but there was on a Wednesday a later opening time of 1-8, so it was just a one of those things. However it was a superb building and rooms to view and look at the archaeological finds. Everything was densely packed in but was thoughtfully laid out and I could have spent much longer than the 1.5-2 hours I had available, and this was just prioritising the first floor with the Minoan finds.

Amazing place full of items mainly from Knossos Palace. I would recommend visiting this place prior to seeing Knossos Palace. There is a cafe with a great view over the part of Heraklion and sea port. To avoid the crowds i believe it is better to come in an afternoon.

What can I say, the archaeology in this museum is amazing. The amount and quality of the finds on display at stunning. It covers all throughout the ages. We visited Knossos before visiting the museum, everything just slots into place and you get to understand the history and relevance of the finds.

Nice place to visit, great views from the top. For EU citizens born 2000 or later free entrance. In case you order something in the cafeteria on top, ask and check your receipts! We took two slush drinks (colored ice, see the picture), and were told it cost 10€, no receipt provided. When I checked my card transactions next day, they actually charged 13€ instead of 10! For that reason 4 stars only.

Here we have spent the most interesting part of our day! It is a very beautiful and extravagant fortress. For me this is a place where I would definitely come one more time in the future as it is very beautiful. For EU people that has no more than 25 years the entrance is free as for all the museums in Greece as I understood it!

A very nicely renovated and maintained fortress. Built during the Venetian Republic, the construction was completed in 1540, and then in 1669 it came under Ottoman control. The terrace offers a fantastic view of the sea and the city of Heraklion. It can be reached by walking for about 10 minutes from the city center. The entrance fee is 10 Euro/person, free for those under 25. I recommend it to everyone!

Good for a short visit. There's a decent amount of stuff to see and information about the island's history. You can go at the top of it where you can enjoy the views of the surrounding area and stop for a drink if you wish. The entry fee is €10, which is probably the maximum amount that would make sense for this. Would recommend.

Worth the entrance fee of €10 to explore the incredible fortress. Great views from the top across the port of Heraklion. Lots of history inside with some great displays.

The Venetian fortress Rocca a Mare is definitely interesting, even though you can get through it rather quickly. A big plus: EU citizens under 25 get free entry. From the walls you also have a nice view of the harbor and the city. Overall, worth a visit, 4 stars.

Koules Fortress (Greek: Κουλές), also known as the Heraklion Fortress, the Venetian Fortress, or Rocca al Mare, is a medieval seaside fortress in Heraklion, Crete. Built by the Venetians between 1523 and 1540, it impresses with its architecture and offers beautiful panoramic views of the harbor, the sea, and the city. We only walked around the outside and didn’t go inside. There were quite a few tourists, but it didn’t feel crowded. During our visit, we noticed quite a bit of litter and cigarette butts near the entrance, which was a bit disappointing, so it’s important to help keep such historical sites clean. I recommend taking a walk there, especially in the evening when it’s cooler and more pleasant!

A magical palimpsest of Ottoman and Greek architecture and history. A must see for all who visit Herakleion. Human proportioned, yet majestic. A symphony of the ordinary and the sacred. Stunning craftsmanship shapes the wooden sanctuary walls, chandelier and furniture, whilst daylight filtered through the stained glass Ottoman windows, paints the Christian saints in transcendent hues. Truly beautiful. A memory of an innocent childhood, a Memento Mori, and an epiphany. The golden, bejewelled encrusted reliquary containing St Titus's skull a reminder of Venice's departure from the Kingdom of Candia... Herakleion...oh Herakleion, thank you. Yours forever.

Nice place of worship with lovely paintings. No admission ticket

Beautiful bassillica right in the city centre. Beautiful inside and out. Amazing relics on show. Peaceful

wonderful place! Great architecture! look for the signs where the relics of Saint Titus are as I was expecting to see them in the main room of the church. Those are on the left, as you enter, in a separate room.

Rating: 4/5 Price: 5/5 Attraction: 4/5 Entertainment: 3/5 Time: 3/5 Type of entertainment: introverted Short: - it is free to enter, you can’t beat free. - the church is beautiful with making wood work, candles, decorations, stained glass and paintings. - just a church beautiful not super entertaining, however very beautiful. - there isn’t much that happened there when I was there, so no more than 10 mins for me. It’s just a church that is very pretty. Details: there is a gift shop. I would recommend going to the church of agios minas over this church as it is a lot more beautiful, and it’s only 10 mins away.

Really lovely church. Lovely decorations and historic pictures.

Beautifully ornate cathedral, glad we called in.

The main square is a lively place with lots of restaurants and shops around—perfect for a casual stroll or a meal. However, during our visit, the fountain wasn’t working, which was a bit disappointing. Still, the atmosphere and variety of places nearby made it worth the stop.

The wonderful Morosini Fountain, in the heart of Heraklion old town. I couldn't help but think the effect this fountain had on the city when it was unveiled in 1629. Incredibly ornate marble font with carved frescos depicting local life and well being. Meanwhile just metres away locals share al fresco dining, could be a mirror image from the fountain.

The fountain is nice. Beautiful carved frescoes all over. However, the fountain was never "on" in the 2.5 days I was there. At night, cockroaches come out of the cracks by the base. The fountain area is packed with tourists that give off a positive vibe and energy. Surrounded by restaurants all over the place and street shops hawking various wares. The fountain is at least 350 years old.

Great central location in Heraklion, Cretes capital city. Lots going on here, squares to sit and people watch, cafes,bars and restaurants plus shopping. If you're after historical- lots to see too. If you're looking for smaller and more picturesque, go to Agios Niklaus.

The vibrant social spot where, even if you don't speak the Greek [never late to try it], you can melt right into the local life. Coffee shops in Greece are a true social institution, the kind Starbucks can only envy. Take your "frapé", sit back, and soak up the lively animated conversation and joy of the locals while tracing the ever lasting attempts of foreign powers to leave their marks in Hiraklion.

Lovely fountain, we stopped here on our guided tour of Herakleion. Was here during the very end of the season and it was still incredibly busy so dread to think how packed this would be in the summer. Fountain wasn't actually on when we visited so not as majestic as hoped. Still wonderful architecture.

Nice meeting place at the historical center of the city. The fountain dates from the seventeenth century. Beautiful cafes and shops nearby.

I had an awesome time walking around the historical museum of Crete with two of my friends, and it was an awesome place to spend part of our small trip to Heraklion! The building has 3 floors, excluding the ground floor, and every one is full of interesting information and relics from the past of Crete! There is also a nice restaurant on the first floor

This museum exceeded my expectations! Really well laid out with a lot of information on all eras of Crete - from the Byzantine empire through to WWI and WWII. I especially loved the recreated office of Nikos Kazantzakis and the Greek president (at the time of WWII) with their donated belongings. Highly recommend visiting to get a deep and thorough insight into Crete’s history and culture.

Wonderful displays. There are a lot of items to see. Nice view of the sea from the coffee shop.

Learned so much about the history of Crete here- very well organized details on the occupation by the Romans, Byzantines, Venetians, Ottomans, to finally gaining their statehood after several centuries

Amazing museum with a deceiving amount of relics inside from multiple different eras! Wether you like ancient Greek relics, ww2 artifacts or old artifacts from bygone eras there is lutteraly everything! Also a nice little cafe to take a break.

This museum is close to the Venetian Harbor so it makes a good day outing combined with an early morning walk We loved the two original El Greco paintings!

Really enjoyed going here. Very informative, value for money and easy to walk to from the port , 5 minutes

The only reason this museum has 4 stars instead of 5 is because it's still undergoing renovations! Do not let this put you off though! Any nature lover visiting Crete should come to this museum. Everything is translated into English and it is jam-packed full of information and wonders to explore and look at! As you enter there is a long row of lockers that are free to use so you dont have to carry your bags around with you (I really appreciated this). The museum is set out over numerous floors, so there are quite alot of stairs in the building but there are also lifts available. The discovery centre part of the museum I imagine is pretty useful for kids and school education groups. I imagine that once the renovations are complete this museum really will be in good condition. I thoroughly enjoyed all the specimens on display and the different modes of information being displayed (films, interactive panels, information panels etc).

Interesting museum if you want to learn about the nature of Crete and the Mediterranean, however the main exhibits have not changed in as long as it has existed. It is located in a unique building of Heraklion which used to be a factory. It is right on the seaside but it unfortunately has no accesible viewpoints or balconies. I think it is worth visiting at least once though.

The museum is interesting for sure, but the live animals that are kept there are sadly in bad and unhealthy conditions. Enclosures seem dirty and the water they have is dirty too with algae growing in the drinking water and it just seems sad overall. I can not understand why live animals are treated like this especially in a place that has "museum" and "university" on the building. Take care of your animals.

Interesting museum but unfortunately the earthquake simulator was not open. Lots of stuffed animals on view but also some live ones. Spent about 1,5 hours there leaving a little wiser about Crete ( Greece) and its natural history. Worth a visit.

Very informative. The stuffed animals look quite real. But what makes me very sad is that they exhibit live animals here. Half of the showcases are uninhabited or “Under Construction” because the animals are probably not doing very well here and are dying. Only freedom is species-appropriate!

Quite nice, but it was quite hot on the upper floors when we were there (September 2025). The earthquake simulator, which we were most looking forward to, wasn’t working.

The museum is currently under renovation, so some areas are closed, but it remains open to visitors. We had a wonderful visit and enjoyed the diverse educational exhibits about Crete’s nature and wildlife. The interactive displays and discovery center for kids make it a great experience for families. The building is unique and right by the sea. Some parts like the earthquake simulator are still being developed, but overall the visit was very rewarding and worth it.

Very warm atmosphere with excellent food and great service!!!

Best meal on Crete. Real local food. Well worth a visit

a true Cretan experience. magnificent

Amazing!!!

(Translated by Google) A wonderful place in a beautiful location. The owners are true hosts. Cheerful and friendly. The atmosphere is extremely friendly and warm. The food is delicious. (Original) Ένα υπέροχο μέρος σε μια όμορφη τοποθεσία. Οι ιδιοκτήτες αληθινοί οικοδεσπότες. Προσχαροι και φιλικοι. Η ατμόσφαιρα εξαιρετικά φιλική και ζέστη. Το φαγητό πεντανοστιμο.

(Translated by Google) First time we visited and it was really worth more than that. Incredibly high quality food and very low prices! We will definitely go again! I highly recommend! (Original) Πρώτη φορά που το επισκέφθηκαμε και πραγματικά αξιζε και με το παραπάνω. Απίστευτα ποιοτικό φαγητό και οι τιμές πάρα πολύ χαμιλες ! Σίγουρα θα ξανά πάμε! Συνιστώ ανεπιφύλακτα!

(Translated by Google) DIMITRIS & ANGELIKI WE PROMISE YOU MAGICAL MOMENTS WITH INCREDIBLE FOOD AND RAKI IN A TRADITIONAL CRETAN RAKOKAZANO I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT, ESPECIALLY FOR RAKI LOVERS IN A STONE-BUILT PLACE FULL OF LOVE!! (Original) ΔΗΜΗΤΡΗΣ & ΑΓΓΕΛΙΚΗ ΣΑΣ ΥΠΟΣΧΟΝΤΑΙ ΜΑΓΙΚΕΣ ΣΤΙΓΜΕΣ ΜΕ ΑΠΙΣΤΕΥΤΟ ΦΑΓΗΤΟ ΚΑΙ ΡΑΚΙ ΣΤΟ ΠΟΙΟ ΠΑΡΑΔΟΣΙΑΚΟ ΡΑΚΟΚΑΖΑΝΟ ΤΗΣ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ ΣΑΣ ΤΟ ΣΥΣΤΗΝΩ ΑΝΕΠΙΦΥΛΑΚΤΑ ΕΙΔΙΚΑ ΓΙΑ ΤΟΥΣ ΛΑΤΡΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΡΑΚΗΣ ΣΕ ΕΝΑ ΠΕΤΡΟΧΤΙΣΤΟ ΓΕΜΑΤΟ ΑΓΑΠΗ ΧΩΡΟ !!