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Agios Minas - Iraklion Town - Crete Κρήτη

Iraklion town is a busy and prosperous modern town, the capital of Crete, with a thriving population over 150,000. It sits on the north coast in the centre of the island.

Highlights of Iraklion include the many skinny streets of Korai with stylish café after café after restaurant, all full of the social, fun-loving Irakliotes.

Most visitors access Iraklion from the harbour, walking up the hill from the port or walking around the Venetian harbour along 25th August Street towards the Liondaria. As you pass along this street you will notice the striking church called Agios Titos, with its own expansive plateia. There is a great modern café next door with a pleasant courtyard.

Pop down a laneway from Kalokerini St, and come into Plateia Agias Aikaterini behind the other city church of Iraklion Agios Minas from 1862. This plateia has some lovely relaxed cafes.

Next to Agios Minas, you will see the original small Agias Minas and Pantanassa from the 18th century.