Top 10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Heraklion, Crete

The Lyrarakis Estate is a family winery which has been producing high quality wines since 1966 with a strong focus on rare local varieties and producing single variety wines. Surrounded by the idyllic setting of the vineyards and the Lassithi mountains we offer you the opportunity to enjoy nature and discover local varieties abd wines distinguished by the uniqueness of their origin and heritage.

The winery is open to visitors all year round (after appointment). The visitors' wine experience starts even before arriving at the winery, as the route and the surrounded landscape is filled with images that emphasize the viticulturist character of the region. The tour starts from the production areas of the winery, continues at the cellar and ends at the tasting room where the guest then has the opportunity to taste our wines. Please contact earlier to inform us about your visit for wine tasting (via booking form/phone/email). There is a tasting fee of 8-12€ per person. Opening hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00-15:30, after appointment.

Enclosed within an old Venetian structure, this is the city's rock n' roll bar. The music is -obviously- rock n roll but sometimes also hard rock, punk and blues Rock n Roll as way of life!

1st of November to 1st of April all tastings are by appointment only. The Domaine Paterianakis is located in a semi-mountainous area of an approximate altitude 650 m, near to the "Melesses" village of the Municipality of Nikos Kazantzakis of Heraklion Prefecture on Crete Island. The wider region of "Peza", where the Domaine belongs, is reputed since ancient times for the excellent quality and the exceptional taste of the wines that were produced there. The vineyards of the Domaine belong to a biologically sensitive area appellation of origin Peza of high quality. Domaine Paterianakis is a pioneer in wine production from organic farming grapes on Crete.

Secrets of Crete offers private guided tours for individual travellers, families or small groups. We organise finessed, customized tours considering your location, wishes and timing. The custom tours are designed to fit each visitor’s interests. The tour combines different aspects of the island to provide the most captivating insight, accompanied by private guidance and insider’s stories.

EscapeRooms.Gr are the new fashion beginning abroad and now in Heraklion too. It's an alternative view of the realistic game and fun through teamwork! Enjoy the experience of escape with time as the opponent! Using your mind, you have to solve the puzzles, to find the keys and the passwords, and to manage to escape inside the time limit!

Escape House is a live escape game located in the city center of Heraklion. The only company in Heraklion with five different rooms, in a fascinating neo-classical building Escape House is perfect getaway from the busy life of big city. Our rooms are designed in both Greek and English so the game can be played by the foreign visitors of our island as well. Our mysteries await to be solved. What are you waiting for?

A local shop behind Astoria Capsis hotel and opposite the archeological museum with traditional handmade pieces from our family workshop and workshops from Greece!!!