HERAKLION - Top 5 FREE THINGS to Do - Crete

Heraklion is the capital and biggest city at the island of Crete. It is also my hometown! Making this video in order to advice you with the Top 5 Free Things to Do in the city(and outside of it).
Crete is an extremely popular tourist destination as millions of tourists arrive every year. The majority of the people will arrive in Heraklion as it has the biggest airport and port of the island. So if you are one of them, then almost definitely you will pass by. Crete can be pretty expensive but with my tips you can get it on the free.
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[@aroundthegoodworld]

So how do you like my hometown? Really enjoyed making this one :)

[@LifetimeTravelmates]

Nice! We didn't know about your hometown. Yeah, talking about one's own city can be pretty fun too! Man, be proud of those beautiful coast and seas!! Someday we'll see them with our own eyes! :D

[@aroundthegoodworld]

@@LifetimeTravelmates you're more than welcome anytime guys! Thanks for the love 💚💜💙

[@LifetimeTravelmates]

@@aroundthegoodworld you'll hear from us! 😁

[@xx-lc1iu]

Can you recommend fun activities to do? Like snorkeling, surfing, paragliding I know it's not free. But I wouldn't mind paying for fun activities (that's why I saved money lol) thanks xx

[@AngelaMorris]

I loved it. I was there all December 2019 to January 7. 2020. It rained a lot but we had breaks. It didn't stop me. I spend a lot of time at the beach in Amoudara. My hotel was on The road that leads to the beach. That was my starting point. I would go all the way down to ΔΕΗ and back. As a matter of fact on Christmas Day I was most of the day at the beach. I was cold not dressed well but I loved it. I picked many seashells. Beautiful. I also was looking for sea glass. I collected a lot of both and here they are in Virginia.Going to the Knossos Palace after I got lost with Google Maps directing me to go through a kafeneio or on one way roads, I felt the same pride as I felt at the Acropolis Mouseio. The Mini Market and the Souvenir Store on Andreas Papandreou and Mηλου treated me as family. I visited Chania and Rethimnon. The highlight of my trip was the Ροδια Χωριο, το μπαλκονη του Ηρακλειου. Yes I loved your town and I am returning in March. I was amazed on the high way coming from Chania. In front of me was a police car. I kept my distance. Next thing you know a car passed me και τον αστυνομικο σαν σφερα. Τυποτα ο αστυνομικος. Αρχεισα και εγω to drive the same. I was impressed with the road to Malia.

[@chrissie1066]

This is my FAVOURITE film about Heraklion!

[@aroundthegoodworld]

I feel so proud about it, thanks 😀💚🙌

[@WAB49627]

Thx ... The most beautiful video about Heraklion

[@tonyo7324]

Very nice video. We will have only 3 days in Heraklion this year so we might not be able to visit all interesting places in Crete. For sure we will take that walk in downtown Heraklion to the fortress. Heraklion will be our first city to visit in Greece before Athens and the mainland. I'm sure we will have a nice time in Crete.

[@rbutton6702]

Thank you for your video! I'm going to Heraklion next week, will be staying there for 6 weeks - this is the most helpful resource I've found so far. Can't wait!

[@Alwx1]

This is the best city for me because my mother is Greek and we come every year in Iraklio to see the family I love it every time and miss it too during the year when we are in belgium...

[@aroundthegoodworld]

Yeah I understand what you mean. I miss it too when I travel! Thanks for the love 😀✌❤

[@momodoc]

Looks so different since 1972 when my family had to leave with the us airforce. Sorry... The people there were so kind and amazing. All my family miss that place. Such a wonderful island.

[@sonamchoden7146]

So excited to explore your hometown! Can’t wait longer 🥰

[@careagn3551]

Just got back. Was driving down the road and bam! There was the Palaiokastro Fortress parking area. I went back and checked it out... absolutely beautiful!! Thanks ! I love Crete! Can't wait to go back.

[@aroundthegoodworld]

I'm sooo happy that you went first and second that you enjoyed it! Thanks a lot 😀

[@alalenirumand]

Such a beautiful island Apo, you made me a big fan of Greece forever! 💚🌿

[@aroundthegoodworld]

I told you 😉 Take all the creatures with you and visit Crete 😃💚🤘

[@stefanoszachar2452]

Big fun of Greek kamaki too?? 😂😂

[@Igorinrussia]

Thank u! Useful!!

[@AngelaMorris]

Patrioti, great video. I was in Heraklion, December 2019 till January 2020. I did not do much there except for the Knossos Palace. I was staying at Amoudara. I hope it's spelled as such. Being Kefalonian, I was truly impressed with your island but mostly of the people. Great video. See you in March of 2020. ( I live in the US )

[@aroundthegoodworld]

I would love to visit Kefalonia! Actually I don't even know why I haven't yet... 😅

[@petarianev9715]

Increíble y magnífica ciudad! Una de las cosas, que he hecho yo gratis en Iraklio, era estudiar en TI Kritis. Una experiencia muy positiva.

[@aroundthegoodworld]

Estoy super feliz que te gustó Heraklion! TI es increíble verdad 😉 Felicidades de Creta hermano 😀✌💚

[@TimezoneJunkies]

Definitely looks like it is worth a visit!!! Would love to explore the castle outside of the city! By the way, have you thought of sharing this with your local tourism office or even the Crete Tourism board? Great video as always!!!

[@aroundthegoodworld]

You're more than welcome anytime here guys! Also, once again you have great ideas. I will actually send them and see what happens! Thanx so much 💚💙💜

[@AngelaMorris]

Only video I watched from start to end. The Venetians. They conquered my island, Kefalonia. They left their influence there but not in Crete. They were horrible people. In Kefalonia we only have one fortress but never the less we kept them in our dialogue.. Our names and our towns. One more time, great video. You love your island. You are a great asset to Heraklion

[@aroundthegoodworld]

I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks so much for your kind words 😀❤✌

[@debbiesb7543]

Loved this video! We're going in a couple of months and this was very helpful! Thanks!

[@aroundthegoodworld]

Hope you enjoyed!

[@Nikitab3]

awesome video that was super helpful! Thank you!

[@aroundthegoodworld]

Glad you found it useful 😀

[@apostoliaemmanouilidou8173]

beautiful work !

[@aroundthegoodworld]

Thanx kopelia 😀

[@florrie8767]

I love Greece and particularly crete. Thanks for great film

[@aroundthegoodworld]

Greece loves you too 😉 You're so welcome 💚💙💛

[@vladbunin1297]

Insane!Crete is amazing island,I’ve been there twice an dI can’t help dreaming about coming back.

[@aroundthegoodworld]

It is indeed incredible man! Thanx for watching 😀✌💚

[@Osprey1994]

Have you been to Hawaii? Big island is wonderful.

[@thata82]

Great video! I'm seriously thinking of going there next june for my honeymoon. Do you have any suggestions for romantic places to see there? Thanks

[@charleswills6596]

Thanks for the video, Can you recommend any good beaches in Heraklion, near by or in Crete? Thanks brother

[@kloatlanta]

Next year Creta!

[@aroundthegoodworld]

Enjoy every moment 😉

[@user-cb4mn5cl2e]

ωραιο το βιντεο αλλα στους υποτιτλους το Ηρακλειο γραφεται Ιρακ και τα Χανια Κενυα προσεξτε το για να διορθωθει

[@aroundthegoodworld]

Ευχαριστώ πολύ για το σχόλιο! Όσο για τους υπότιτλους, τους βγάζει το KZbin από μόνο του. Να είσαι καλά ✌

[@simonindra3225]

Herculenium !

[@travelonfire9599]

Really nice and informative video! But how did you make the drone shots? I would like to fly my drone but I think it is going to be hardly possible because of extensive no-fly-zone due to the airport.

[@aroundthegoodworld]

You're right about the no-fly zone. You just have to go outside of it. That's what I did actually 😉

[@travelonfire9599]

@@aroundthegoodworld Right, that sounds reasonable. The drone shots round up your video really well. And you put in a lot of work. I appreciate it. Makes me even more excited to go to Crete (flying next week) and make good shots there.

[@aroundthegoodworld]

@@travelonfire9599 thanks so much! And enjoy Crete 😀

[@Bio_Bean]

A true Venetian city it seems

[@aroundthegoodworld]

It was indeed 😊✌🙌

[@gr1655]

0:28 Chania and Sitia: Are we a joke to you?

[@aroundthegoodworld]

Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[@stevic_20]

I thought Bernardo Silva is from portugal

[@emmsarris]

Cool video. I didn't know where Palaiokastro entrance is! But, you could not find a fifth thing? come on! You can do better than this! Let's see. Within 15 minutes: 1. Almyros(gorge and river)-Voulismeno Aloni-Keri, or 2. Agia Eirini Spilia, or 3. Karteros Gorge, or 4. Youchtas-Archanes...

[@aroundthegoodworld]

Hahaha, true story bro! I had in mind all these places as well but it was intended not to put one of those. As I trully believe that Crete has so much to offer compared to Heraklion. On the other hand, generally I think you're right though! Thanks for the comment 🤘

[@emmsarris]

@@aroundthegoodworld Το γεγονός βέβαια, ότι και οι 2 είμαστε Ηρακλειώτες και συνεννοούμαστε στα Αγγλικά, μπορεί και να με στείλει...

[@aroundthegoodworld]

@@emmsarris χαχαχαχα Κλαίω 😂🤣😂

[@louistracy6964]

One day is more than enough in Heraklio? Sad, paedi mou.

[@aroundthegoodworld]

Hahaha Entaksei paidi mou... 😂😆🤣

[@louistracy6964]

@@aroundthegoodworld I first came back from Heraklio knowing there was so much more to see and try to understand, and 25 years later I'm still visiting and making new connections in your hometown.

[@careagn3551]

Apo! Where are you ?

[@aroundthegoodworld]

I'm back home in Greece. Doing fine. Thank you for caring!

[@catholicman9404]

Graffiti on the old walls😳?

[@aroundthegoodworld]

Yep, that sucks... 😕

[@Osprey1994]

It is everywhere in Athens along with trash.

[@danielsnook5029]

Is urinating in public still free?🤣

[@witchplease77]

Who was Heraklion named for? The Greek Mother-Goddess Hera, or the Demi-god Hurculese? I assume it must have originally been one of their cult-centers in antiquity. I'd love to know if any Temple ruins to them still exist within the city!