The city of
Heraklion is the perfect place to shop until you drop! With its wide variety of
boutiques and souvenir shops, as well as endless local market stalls, you’ll
find everything you’re looking for and more! Here's a short guide to getting
the most out of your time in Heraklion
Getting around
Don’t want to
walk around with your hands full trying to haul your purchases back to the
hotel? Then it’s best to rent a car in
Heraklion so you can shop all
you want, store your shopping bags in the car, and then shop again. When you rent
a car in Heraklion from a trusted company, you can get access to a wide
range of vehicles and find something that suits your budget.
Where to park
If you want to go
into the city and browse for gifts and clothes, or just have lunch with
friends, head to the centre of town. More and more of the city centre has been pedestrianised,
so you need to know where to park. You can leave your car at Ikarou Street as
you approach Freedom Square or enter the marina at the old port by taking the
1st exit right off of Nearchou Street. You can also look to park around
Georgiadis Park along Trikoupi Street, where there is street parking and paid
car parks.
Where to go
After you arrive,
walk to Dikeosinis Street and head towards Freedom Square/the Astoria Hotel.
The street is for pedestrians only and has stores such as Zara, Marks &
Spencer, Jack & Jones, etc. Once you finish exploring the main shopping
streets, turn left on 1866 Street through the bazaar with its gift shops, jewellery
stores, and hat stands.
For lunch, walk
to Lion's Square and continue straight past it. Then turn left at
Theotokopoulos Park. There are numerous cafes with tables and shading near the
park perimeter that serve coffee, drinks, and lunch.
After you grab a
bite and take in the scene, head back to Lions Square. Then, turn left down
Dedalou Street—a pedestrian-only zone lined with clothing stores, bookstores,
gift shops, and jewellers. Or if you're up for some exploring (and more
people-watching), veer off into one of the side streets for even more places to
sit and relax with a drink or snack.
Shopping is probably one of the best ways to spend your time in Heraklion. With rent-a-car Heraklion services, you can make the most out of your retail therapy experience and explore the city with ease.
