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Lots of things to see

This harbour has lots to offer, likes the Koules Fortress and two of the remaining old Venetian Arsenals or shipyards. There were lots of nice fishing boats and sail boats docked there. On the day we went we saw a few sail boats taking advantage of the great weather to…

Date of experience: November 2019

All of life is here

Situated at the end of 25th of August Street leading from the town centre, it is a lovely area to visit and is known by many as the Old Harbour of Heraklion. It is busy and has an ample choice of cafes, bars and restaurants and lively water traffic including yachts and fishing…

Date of experience: September 2019

A walk to remember

My hotel was located just opposite the harbour, so my partner and I decided to take a stroll there.. We were pleasantly surprised when we realised that the walk extended all the way out back with an amazing view of the port, the seaside and the Koules Fortress.

Great place for a stroll

It seems that every big town in Crete has an “Old Venetian Port”. Heraklion is no exception. The port has nice views, stores, restaurants and cruise possibilities. It’s also on the edge of the old town, and both can be visited together. It is a must visit while in Heraklion.

Pretty harbour, inexpensive parking

Entering the city we drove towards the Port. We noticed there was parking at the Port close to the marina and harbour and fortress. It was only €2.50 for the day. Payment made at barrier.

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