"Heraklion is getting more tourists friendly" Heraklion by Jawnuta

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Heraklion

I went to Heraklion in 1998 but I didn't like this town enough to visit it during our Crete trip in 2006 & 2007. This time we had to go to Heraklion to returan our rental car and find a new car for remaining few days (we extended our stay after falling in love with Eastern Crete).
I was pleasantly surprised with how Heraklion is being renovated in recent years.
Historical building are getting a face lift.
Street market is full of nice shops and cafes.
Heraklion will never be like Chania or Rethymno, but if you have to go there, take a moment and stroll through the streets a little :-)

  • Last visit to Heraklion: Jul 2009
  • Intro Written Dec 29, 2009
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