Sightseeing

May 2012
Head to the countryside on 1 May, a national holiday to celebrate May Day and the Feast of the Flowers. Families traditionally picnic and gather wild flowers to make spring wreaths, which are hung on cars and homes. During the rest of the month, the spring flowers can be appreciated in many of the meadows around the countryside.

Key Areas

March 2013
From the bustling Venizelou Square (Lion Square) take a stroll down 25th August Street, past the Venetian Loggia and St Titos Church, then continue downhill to explore the Venetian harbour and the impressive Koules fortress.

October 2012
Korais Street and the adjoining Agios Titos Square host the buzzing Heraklion social scene, with a plethora of pavement cafés, restaurants and bars open all day and late into the night.