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Oğuz Yenihayat in Iraklio: 11 Spots

11 spots in Iraklio, mapped from Girit Seyahat Rehberi 🇬🇷 | Heraklion’da Gezilecek Yerler, Bougatsa, Knossos & Taverna Keyfi by Oğuz Yenihayat.

Map of 11 spots from Girit Seyahat Rehberi 🇬🇷 | Heraklion’da Gezilecek Yerler, Bougatsa, Knossos & Taverna Keyfi

The 11 spots

  1. Paradosiakí Taverna Xylouris

    Restaurant · Price level: Medium

    Archiepiskopou Makariou 17, Iraklio 713 03, Greece

  2. Kirkór (Bougatsa)

    Cafe · Price level: Cheap

    Pl. El. Venizelou 31, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

  3. Thrapsano

    Area marker

    Thrapsano 700 06, Greece

  4. Petousis Tavern

    Restaurant · Price level: Medium

    Kidonias 20, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

  5. Galaxy Hotel Iraklio

    Hotel

    Leof. Dimokratias 75, Iraklio 713 06, Greece

  6. Archanes

    Area marker

    Archanes 701 00, Greece

  7. Knossos Palace

    Tourist Attraction

    Knossos 714 09, Greece

  8. Phyllosophies (Liontaria)

    Coffee Shop · Price level: Medium

    Πλατεία Λιονταριών 33, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Show all 11 spots
  1. Crete Golf Club

    Golf Course

    Roussos Lakkos, Chersonisos 700 14, Greece

  2. Scalarea Estate

    Tourist Attraction

    Skalani 701 00, Greece

  3. Solo Gelato

    Ice Cream Shop

    Evropis 10, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

From the video

Girit Seyahat Rehberi 🇬🇷 | Heraklion’da Gezilecek Yerler, Bougatsa, Knossos & Taverna KeyfiGirit Seyahat Rehberi 🇬🇷 | Heraklion’da Gezilecek Yerler, Bougatsa, Knossos & Taverna · Oğuz Yenihayat

Oğuz Yenihayat emphasized that Crete is distinct from other Greek islands due to its massive size and its culinary focus on lamb and goat meat rather than just seafood. He was particularly impressed by the traditional slow-cooking methods at a local taverna and the historical depth of the Palace of Knossos.

Food from the video

  • Spinach borek
  • Creamy custard borek
  • Cheese borek
  • Frappe
  • Lamb chops (Prizola)
  • Boiled local herbs with olive oil
  • Dakos salad
  • Tzatziki

Planning notes

Trip guide

  • Municipality of Heraklion

Planning questions

Where did Oğuz Yenihayat eat in Iraklio?

This guide maps all 11 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Iraklio.

What are the must-try foods in Iraklio?

Creator picks from the video include Spinach borek, Creamy custard borek, Cheese borek, Frappe. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.

Can I save these spots to use on my trip?

Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.