The main city of Crete is Heraklion. It is small in size, you can get around it in about twenty minutes on foot. All interesting objects of the city are concentrated in the center. There are hotels, bus stations, restaurants and shopping centers.
Cost of living
The city, as well as throughout Greece, has a spread of the euro. Each tourist himself determines the costs of his vacation. It all depends on the personal preference of the person. The average cost of a holiday for two in Heraklion varies from 80,000 to 180,000 rubles. For this money, you can fly to the resort, stay in a middle-class hotel for 10 days, attend excursions, restaurants and rent a car.
The city has various top-class hotels that offer guests a lot of additional services. In Heraklion, you can rent an apartment, which is cheaper than renting a hotel room. Villas are also rented at different prices. The average rent for a villa per day is 150 - 400 euros.
Excursions in Heraklion
The main attraction of the city is the Palace of Knossos. A sightseeing tour of Heraklion with a visit to this palace costs 70 euros. Another interesting place is the Samaria gorge, which is located in the south-west of the island. The tour will cost 5 euros for an adult and 30 euros for a child.
Entertaining excursion program "Cretan Evening" costs 65 euros per person. During the program, tourists relax at a Cretan party, enjoying folk music, dancing and cuisine.
In the city you can visit the archaeological and historical museums, taverns and beaches. You can get around Heraklion on your own by bus. A single trip ticket costs 1.5 euros.
Food for tourists
An average lunch for two people in a tavern will cost 40 euros. A cup of coffee can be ordered for 1.5 euros. Heraklion has inexpensive cafes and restaurants serving local cuisine at affordable prices. To dine in a mid-range restaurant costs about 50 euros per person.
Purchases
Shopping is the goal of many tourists who come to Heraklion. There are many shops and souvenir shops, shopping centers and markets. In addition to souvenirs, you can buy a Greek-made fur coat in the city. In Heraklion there is a sufficient number of fur shops offering mink coats. The average cost of a fur coat is 1500 - 4500 euros. The specific price depends on the length of the product and the quality of the fur. Coats, vests and coats made from tails are cheaper. For example, a fur vest can be purchased for 50-100 euros. In addition to fur coats, tourists buy leather goods. The cost of a fashionable bag made of genuine leather is 35-40 euros.
