Heraklion's old town

The ‘old town'' areas of the city, established from the medieval times, nowadays offer visitors some fantastic walks in the heart of the city. In the heart of the city there are many monuments dating to the Middle Ages, a period in which Heraklion witnessed great prosperity. City squares and pedestrian walkways filled with a youthful energy, raki (the local drink), ouzo, gourmet restaurants and luxury hotels are awaiting to be discovered!