Guide for Erasmus Students in Heraklion, Crete
Welcome to Heraklion! As an Erasmus student, you can explore the city on a budget, discover its history, enjoy nature, and have fun without spending too much. Below, you’ll find the best free and low-cost places worth visiting.
From the company ByRaki flavor and Cretan Workshop you have a 15% – 30% discount on our products.
For an appointment or more information, contact us via WhatsApp +30 69 89 73 23 40.
Our store is located here
Good restaurants:
- Peskesi (here)
- kriti allios (here)
- The Fifty (here)
- Paradosiakí Taverna Xylouris (here)
- Athali (here)
- Plani (here)
- Via Pasatrella (here)
- Veranda (here)
- Uncle George (here)
- Petousis Restaurant (here)
- Waves Beach Bar Restaurant (here)
- Lazaros meze (traditional food) (here)
- Ploumis crepes (snack) (here)
- Nostimo (Delivery) (here)
- Spells Café Patisserie (here)
- Vamvoukaki (Bakery and Butcher Shop) (here)
Supermarkets/Shops:
- Optica Brekasi Say they sent you from and you will have a 20% discount
- Sklaventis and Lidl Supermarket for big purchases
- Small supermarkets near main road
- Jumbo (stuff like Toys, glasses etc.)
- Plaisio, Kotsovolos (electronics)
- Talos Plaza (Cinema, Coffee, stores etc.)
- Texnopolis (Cinema, Coffee, stores etc.)
- Zara (here)
- Nike (here)
- Retro23 (here)
- Tommy Hilfiger (here)
- Bershka (here)
- Flying Circus Vintage (here)
- Imatio (here)
- Cosmos Sport (here)
- SportsFactory (here)
- InterSport (here)
Sports:
- Football -> “Calcetto” register with a small group
- Bowling -> “Iraklion Bowling Center”
- Tennis -> “Smash Tennis Academy”
- Watching professionals -> Football stadium “Pankritio Stadium”
- Volleyball nets all over the coastline
Clubs/Bars:
- Palm Beach Club
- Sense Club (Erasmus + Partys)
- ENVY Paradise
- DESIRE
- Heaven Beach
- Edem Island Beach Bar
Pharmacies:
- Papdakis Nikolaos Pharmacy (here)
- Systegasmena Farmakeia (here)
- Pharmacy Politakis Manos (here)
- Star Pharmacy – Koytantoy (here)
- Pharmacy Kokkalis (here)
Souvenir:
- Grifon To get the discount, contact us first. WhatsApp +30 69 89 73 23 40.
Activities/Trips:
Many trips presented by MdHellas for every weekend
e.g. trip to Matala village, Water park “Aqua Plus”, Voulisma Beach, …
Good suggestions via www.destinationcrete.gr https://www.getyourguide.com
Hiking up the mountains
Car, Quad or bike rental, renting local bicycles with “Mercury-e”
Local cinema next to the Grill House
English presentations daily at 8:00 pm
Discovering the city -> Bus number 1 and 20 drive to the center, only number 6 drives back
Museums are free for people under the age of 25 (Natural\Historical\Archelogy Museum of Crete)
English books -> Odos 1821 10, Iraklio 712 01 -> www.bookliberty.gr
Watersports -> offers at the beach
Go to center (shopping street)
Rent a boat
Just ask people at the harbour
