Iraklio Central Market

Iraklio


An Iraklio institution, if slightly touristy these days, this busy, narrow agora (market), along Odos 1866 between the Meidani crossroads and Plateia Kornarou, is one of the best in Crete and has everything you need to put together a delicious picnic.

Stock up on the freshest fruit and vegetables, creamy cheeses, honey, succulent olives, fresh breads and whatever else grabs you. Other stalls sell pungent herbs, leather goods, hats, jewellery and souvenirs. Cap off a spree with a coffee at one of the quaint kafeneia (coffee houses).


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