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2 hours
Cretan Wine Tasting onboard @ Heraklion Venetian Port
Uncork the secrets of Crete's most extraordinary wine heritage: A sensory voyage through generations of Mediterranean viticulture
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What to order at Ippokampos
- Must order
- Whatever came in that morning, grilled whole
- Signature dishes
- Grilled fish, Octopus, Shrimp
- Editor tip
- Tables spill across the promenade opposite the water, and the seafront ones go first on a summer evening.
Food experiences in Venetian Harbour
3 hours
Sunrise Balloon Flight with Breakfast - Lasithi Plateau
Watch the sun come up over the Lasithi Plateau from a hot air balloon, then celebrate back on the ground with sparkling wine and a real Greek breakfast. One of the bes...
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Private tour · 8 hours
From Heraklion: Premium Olive, Wine & Monastery Guided Tour
Explore Crete's rich history and flavors on a tour of Agarathos Monastery, an olive farm, and a boutique winery. Enjoy tastings, a local meal, and panoramic views.
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Location
Address: Sofokli Venizelou 3, Iraklio 712 02, Heraklion
Also in Venetian Harbour
Kastella ★ 4.2
Kastella is the seafront fish taverna in Heraklion where the day's catch is cooked simply, sold by the kilo and eaten facing Sofokli Venizelou.
OrderFresh fish by the kilo with a Cretan salad
TipAsk for a table on the sea side; the road side gets the traffic off Sofokli Venizelou.
Ouzeri tou Terzaki ★ 4.4
Ouzeri tou Terzaki has poured raki in a quiet port alley in Heraklion since 1978, sending out mezedes, moussaka and whatever the boats landed.
OrderA spread of mezedes, then the grilled fish
TipThe alley off Plateia Agiou Dimitriou is easy to miss. Aim for the port end of Lochagou Marineli and look for the chairs.
Sir Papafigos ★ 4.1
Sir Papafigos works a small-plates menu near the old harbour in Heraklion, opening in the evening on weekdays and running long lunches at the weekend.
OrderA run of small plates built for sharing
TipThe kitchen is shut on Wednesdays and only opens for lunch at weekends, so a Saturday or Sunday table is the easier one to book.
More restaurants in Heraklion
Kastella ★ 4.2
Kastella is the seafront fish taverna in Heraklion where the day's catch is cooked simply, sold by the kilo and eaten facing Sofokli Venizelou.
OrderFresh fish by the kilo with a Cretan salad
TipAsk for a table on the sea side; the road side gets the traffic off Sofokli Venizelou.
Ouzeri tou Terzaki ★ 4.4
Ouzeri tou Terzaki has poured raki in a quiet port alley in Heraklion since 1978, sending out mezedes, moussaka and whatever the boats landed.
OrderA spread of mezedes, then the grilled fish
TipThe alley off Plateia Agiou Dimitriou is easy to miss. Aim for the port end of Lochagou Marineli and look for the chairs.
Sir Papafigos ★ 4.1
Sir Papafigos works a small-plates menu near the old harbour in Heraklion, opening in the evening on weekdays and running long lunches at the weekend.
OrderA run of small plates built for sharing
TipThe kitchen is shut on Wednesdays and only opens for lunch at weekends, so a Saturday or Sunday table is the easier one to book.
Arismari & Varsamo ★ 4.2
Arismari & Varsamo cooks lamb over open fire on the seafront side of Heraklion, with bean soup, tzatziki and a menu built on Cretan farm produce.
OrderArni ofto, lamb marinated in herbs and cooked over fire
TipThe terrace faces the sea by the Historical Museum square, which makes it a better sunset table than a midday one.
Lola ★ 4.3
Lola works Mediterranean small plates with a fusion streak on Kydonias in Heraklion, running from lunch to one in the morning six days a week.
OrderA spread of small plates and a glass of Cretan white
TipClosed Mondays. The room is small and popular with locals, so book if you want a table after 21:00.
Pagopoieion ★ 4.2
Pagopoieion took over a former ice factory on Agios Titos square in Heraklion, serving breakfast, ethnic-tinged plates and a deep Greek wine list.
OrderMushroom risotto, with a glass off the Cretan list
TipThe old ice factory on Agios Titos square works as breakfast room, lunch stop and wine bar, so time your visit to the mood you want.