Family-Friendly Attractions In Heraklion

Heraklion Archaeological Museum

Museum displaying artifacts from the Minoan age, plus Cretan art, sculptures & archaeological finds.

Ξανθουδίδη και, Chatzidaki 1, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

CRETAquarium Thalassokosmos

Modern aquarium featuring 200+ species of marine animals from the Mediterranean, including sharks.

Heraklion 710 03, Greece

Morosini Fountain

Bustling, taverna-lined square centered on a 1600s Venetian fountain with 4 water-gushing lions.

Pl. El. Venizelou, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Rocca a Mare Fortress

This restored fort built by Venetians in the 16th century has dramatic views & artifacts on display.

Heraklion 712 02, Greece

Heraklion Venetian Port

Centuries-old port popular for walks & sunset views, sheltered by a Venetian-built coastal fort.

I. Merineli 2, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Natural History Museum of Crete

Opened in 1980, the natural history museum offers an earthquake simulator & activities for children.

Κόλπος Δερματά, Leof. Sofokli Venizelou, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Georgiadis Park

Wooded paths & flower gardens, plus a memorial to casualties of the Battle of Crete in WWII. · Dogs allowed

Dimokratias, Iraklio 713 06, Greece

Bembo fountain

Large stone fountain from the 1550s, decorated with a headless statue & Venetian coats of arms.

Pl. Kornarou 2, Iraklio 712 01, Greece

Historical Museum of Crete

This neoclassic building features the art & history of Crete, plus a library & cafe with a terrace.

Leof. Sofokli Venizelou 27, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Venetian Walls of Heraklion

Preserved defensive city walls dating to the 1400s, with a walkway on top offering scenic views.

Nik. Plastira 25, Iraklio 712 01, Greece

Kenouryia Porta

Evans 12, Iraklio 712 01, Greece

Venetian Loggia

Lavish City Hall structure built in the Venetian period with an elegant atrium & hall for events.

August Str 25, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Theotokopoulos Park

· Dogs allowed

Theotokopoulou 30, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Fountain Karavola

Heraklion 713 03, Greece

Heraklion Lighthouse

Heraklion, Greece

Escape House

Koziri 3, Iraklio 712 01, Greece

Kornarou Square

Heraklion 712 01, Greece

Luna Park Katerina

Λιμάνι, Iraklio 712 01, Greece

Bethlehem Gate

ΤΚ, Nik. Plastira, Iraklio 712 01, Greece

Ag. Ekateríni Sinaitón (Museum)

Monis Odigitrias 1, Iraklio 712 01, Greece

Efkalyptos Park

· Dogs allowed

Κομμένο Μπεντένι, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Karteros Canyon

Karteros 700 08, Greece

Herakleion Municipal Art Gallery

Pl. Kallergion 100, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Venetian Gate St. George

Leof. Ikarou, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Herakleion Unknown Soldier Statue

Plateia Eleftherias, Iraklio 712 01, Greece

Κρήνη Πριούλι

Delimarkou, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Beach Vathianos Kampos

Βαθειανός Κάμπος 715 00, Greece

Martinengo Bastion

Ενετικά Τείχη, Iraklio 713 05, Greece

Nearchou Square

· Dogs allowed

Heraklion 712 02, Greece

Fountain

Leof. Nearchou, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Ottoman Pumphouse

Pl. Kornarou 40, Iraklio 712 01, Greece

Sampionara Bastion or Gate

Epimenidou, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Cnossos

ΔΗΜΟΣ ΗΡΑΚΛΕΙΟΥ, Iraklio 714 09, Greece

Statue of El Greco

Pl. Kallergion 100, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Yenicar Aga Fountain

Leof. Ikarou, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Μέγαρον Λιοπυράκη

Epimenidou 2, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Μνημείο Νίκου Κιτσίκη

Το Λιμάνι, Iraklio, Greece

Park Manolis Glezos

· Dogs allowed

Leof. 62 Martiron 132, Iraklio 713 03, Greece

Old Anchor

Leof. Nearchou, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Old Olive Tree

Efessou 63, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Man with daisy flower (Street Art)

Epimenidou 7, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Tsachaki House

Monis Vrontisiou 13, Iraklio 712 01, Greece

Graffiti Kunst

84XV+94, Iraklio, Greece

Ruga Panigra fountain

Heraklion 713 05, Greece

Πλατεία 18 Άγγλων

Heraklion 712 02, Greece

Εξέδρα-Παρατηρητήριο

Μητσοτάκη I. 1, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Sea view benches Nea Alikarnassos

Λασιθίου 6, Nea Alikarnassos 716 01, Greece

E. Venizelos Square

Leof. Ikarou 6, Iraklio 713 06, Greece

Grand escalier

Knossos 714 09, Greece

Panoramic view of Heraklion

Agias Irinis Chrisovalantou 8, Iraklio 714 10, Greece