CRETE HAS THE MOST ALIVE NIGHT LIFE OUT OF ALL GREEK ISLANDS.
There are plenty of entertainment options for all tastes and all ages, from foam parties to more traditional nights. During the summer in Crete, visitors meet the locals, and they all become a company and follow their unique way of having fun. After sunset, the world begins to gather in “ouzeries” and “taverns” (shops that are usually located or overlooking the sea) enjoying their tsikoudia (local traditional product) or their ouzo with delicious appetizers.
The sequel unfolds in the various musical scenes, discos, clubs, bars, bouzoukia or in night clubs with live Cretan music, in the beautiful alleys or on the coastal front of every region of the island until the morning. For those who want something more relaxed, there are several art festivals with cultural events, such as theatrical performances, concerts of all kinds, as well as summer cinemas where films are projected mainly in English.
In the center of Heraklion …
At Korae Street (parallel to Daidalos), in the center of Heraklion, one can find a pedestrian street full of café-bars with Greek and foreign music that are open all year round. Younger ages especially prefer it. On the central market of Heraklion (1866, starting from Meidani and reaching Kornarou Square), apart from shops for tourist and traditional Cretan food products, the evening can be enjoyed in the ouzeries and the taverns of the city, listening to Greek traditional and modern folk music. On Kanados street (located just below Lion’s Square and ending on the coastal road of Heraklion) there are also several cafes in the city for those who love Greek music, jazz, Latin, and foreign rock music.
In the square of Saint Titos (Orthodox temple of Saint Titus on 25th August Street) and on the parallel pedestrian streets, the ouzeries, the taverns and the coffee bars that are open until the morning can offer beautiful moments to every local and every foreign visitor. Close to Agios Minas (cathedral saint of Heraklion) on the pedestrian streets are the old “dermitzadika” of the oldest taverns and ouzeries of Heraklion with traditional appetizers and raki, which all ages love. On the coastal boulevard of the city (west of the Venetian fortress of Koules, Sophocles Venizelos Street), all the nightclubs gather. With Greek and foreign music, with open-air shops in summer and sea views, patrons can enjoy the sunrise by sipping their drink. The ages vary according to the mood and endurance of everyone!
Just outside of Heraklion …
For youth, there are the areas of Hersonissos (28 kilometers east of Heraklion) and Malia (34 kilometers east of Heraklion), which have a lively nightlife. There is a large number of pubs, clubs, bars, beach bars where during the summer events are organized while hosting internationally famous D.Js. Another nearby nightlife destination a bit more relaxed is the beach of Agia Pelagia (18 km west of Heraklion) along which there are several cafes with foreign and Greek music as well as beach bars with more relaxed music.
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