Exploring Heraklion (Iraklio), Crete | Is it Worth Visiting?
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- Опубликовано: 17 окт 2018
- Walking through the streets of Heraklion (Iraklio), the largest city on the Greek island of Crete and near the ancient ruins of Knossos.
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Exploring Heraklion (Iraklio), Crete | Is It Worth Visiting?
Gabe, the archeological museum of Heraklion won a European award for best museum. You should definitely visit it. It’s very close to your hotel. The Museum of Heraklion has a unique collection of Minoan art, mosaics, wall paintings & fresco’s and a lot of golden artifacts.
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I'm too self conscious to walk around talking (to myself) and pointing out objects while people are looking at me. I appreciate that you go through all that to present interesting videos.
Yeah it's not for everybody, that's for sure.
I’m used to being looked at when naked on the several southern Crete beaches. The young beautiful beach girls also wear only a smile and sun glasses and sombrero.
We loved Heraklion when we went, it's a little rougher around the edges than Chania but it's more of a "real" city. I would ddefinitely recommend, and of course Knossos is only a short(ish) cab ride away. :) BTW then museum in the city center is one of the best.
YAY...another video of Greece...thank you enjoy your travels
Heraklion been there in 2017 summer, very nice town to explore, Crete is an awesome island!
Iraklio is the modern Greek name and Heraklion is the ancient Greek name of the city. That's the difference. I was there October 1st to 6th and had a great time. First of all, I love cities, so we differ there. I live in a city and I don't find noise or crowds off-putting. We saw Knossos, took the bus there and back (for 1.70 Euros btw). Then we rented a car and saw Phaistos (a smaller Knossos with less tourists) and swam at Kommos beach on the south of the island. Then we spent the day in Agio Nikolaos in the eastern part of the island. The highways are easy to navigate and we found that Google Maps worked better than Apple maps. I stayed at the same part of Heraklion at the Atrion Hotel. It was a good visit.
Great, thanks for the info.
Iraklio/heraklion are the modern names ,heraklion is a translation from greek(iraklio),the old name of this city is megalo kastro(big castle) at english
Absolutely worth to visit Heraklion. This is no so crowd and noisy place as: Chania or Rethymnon. You can feel the greek life. During the weekend the street is almost empty, almost every shop is closeed.
You make us visit so many different places in your unique way, and that's why I like your videos. I think you show us just enough when it comes to food related stuff, with the menus, prices and what you are having. There are travel vloggers who are much more "food oriented," but you are not one of them, period😊. Great video quality, btw, the GoPro7 seems ok .
Nice vlog Gabriel, I visited Heraklion many years ago... and I LOVE Crete ... thank you for sharing your hiking and tours... Greetings from Cairo, Egypt
The panning of a scene no longer causes me motion sickness. No longer do my eyes feel like they are erupting from the sockets attached to a thick rubber band before recoiling back into my skull with a squishy thud. Thank you. I can now enjoy the abrupt changes of scenery in the leisurely and pleasurable manner you would have been hoping for!
Very nice video.. Keep exploring... Enjoying
Best tour video I’ve found...thank you! We’re going to live in Heraklion next year. 17 years retired in Canada quite enough so we’re off to the island of Crete. We have a friend there to help with everything. Can’t wait!
How did it go? Were holidaying near Haraklion in May! Is it safe? And what do you recommend?
Thank you Gabriel! I like when you show us the food, you can get a pretty good idea of what it is without explaining. I think we take for granted the work that goes into filming, because you make it look easy. Keep doing what you are doing! Really enjoy your videos! 😊❤ be safe! See you in the next video!
11:38 did my man in the blue shirt just "nah bro, im walkin 'eere!!" to that van?
Respect for Cretans growing.
I love warm towns with alot of greenery, Iraklio looks cool.
I was stationed at the Souda Bay Naval Base in the 80s. We made trips to Heraklion for supplies (to the Air Force Base there); but I never got to walk around the town at all, but thanks to you, now I have :-)
We were at the air base in the late 70s. It was the best childhood!!
I think the archeological museum is one the greatest treasures of Greece to visit and experience history. About one drive south is ancient complex Knossos.
I'm probably in the minority here, but I'm not one for "foodie" stuff anyway, and particularly don't find it interesting to watch people eating. I'm definitely glad you focus more on the sights and places, and you deserve the meal times to relax without that extra attention.
I agree with you..100%
I avoid such video travel guides but this was immensely enjoyable. You get a real experience and ambience of the place. I have never been tio Crete but I DEFINITELY will now, Thank you Gabriel. ✔
Hey Gabe, another point you didn´t mention, with regard to filming in restaurants etc, is that it might be considered an invasion of privacy by other guests, and you might need to ask permission from the owners and other guests before filming. This is also a consideration when filming and taking photos on the street, especially in countries like France where taking a picture of someone without their permission, even in a public space, is considered an invasion of privacy for which you could be fined. I´ve be warned about that by Gendarmerie in Paris. I´ve also been yelled at by women at a road side market in the Caribbean because they thought I was taking a pic of them, and had ppl demand money to have their photo, even though I didn´t want to take their photo anyway. It´s worth remembering that vlogging is a relatively new concept, which a lot of people still think is a weird thing to do. "Back in the day", travel videos were done by a tv presenter with a big tv camera and camera crew. (I once accidentally interrupted a famous TV presenter from the Uk when she was doing a piece to camera at a harbour front in Kefallonia because I recognised her and went over to say hi, then heard "cut!" behind me :D ) So yeah it pays to be careful.
Oh, and there´s another airport on Crete too, at Chania, which has great links to Athens and Northern Europe.
Cheers! :)
I live in Paris and didn t know that filming was "forbidden"....
I love your videos Gabriel. Keep vlogging. 👍👌
Ι really like the walking shots. It makes a great experience of viewing. kudos!
I am moving to Crete at the end of this year, very excited. Thank you for giving me a head start on what to see
Yeah no need for food commentary other than the brief ones you give, so I agree with your reasoning. Plenty of other food channels on RUclips and the content you give us is great enough anyway. Really enjoying viewing your Greek travels.
You literally stopped a meter before the biggest monument in Heraklion the lion fountain.
Very Cool. Thank You for your time. Excellent
My family noticed that you're considerate of others. Perhaps your camera purchase helped the local economy too. Thanks for your role of inspiration.
Sound is much improved with the 7 Black loving mine 👍🏻
Heraklion's Population is 173,993 for Municipality of Heraklion,and the Urban area is 211,370..
Gabe, just started watching your videos today. Absolutely love them because they are so real and well explained... not hidden behind music where the real vibe can't come through. Your videos are really helping me get a feel of which places I'd like to spend my time. Really appreciate you, I've already subscribed to your channel 😊.
Excellent, glad to hear it, thanks for subscribing. ✌
I will be going to Crete this year and want to know where I can shop after disembarking at the cruise ship port. I was following your as you walked towards the ocean area but you did not mention what street you were on. It had many stores. If you or anyone can kindly let me know what street and I can google it from the port. Thank you
Thanks for another great vlog!
Right on, absolutely.
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You got some good points about the food thing! But people love watching food stuff! Everybody loves food! =D We try to do it and it is a bit weird, but it's getting more comfortable! ;-)
True! We like his video format. It's kinda unique!
I hear you man, definitely had some delicious meals trekking in the Himalayas.
Great video, man!
Ok, i need to be the smartsass again. The greek letter ITA is written H, and pronounced like an i, so in greek it is written Heraklio and pronounced Iraklio. Someone not greek translated it Heraklion, but it is not. Was that understandable??
Yeah makes sense....sort of. :)
@@GabrielTravelerVideos hahahaha that's not the reason why it's spelled with an h and not with an i. Τhe correct spelling is with an h. Greek had no letter like the h in English. The h at the beginning of words was indicated by
what we call breathing signs or simply breathings. All words that start with a vowel have a breathing sign over them, either a smooth (α pronounced 'a') or a rough (α pronounced 'ha') breathing.
you are not a smartass, you are not even smart.
@@rijiriju Thank you Honey !!
@@annaoikonomou2121 Anna de gelasa gia na se prosvalo i tipota, gelasa giati theorisa orea eksigisi auti pou edoses, kati pou de to skeftika pote alla exei logiki etsi opos to etheses. Elpizo na mi pareksigises.
Thanks. Nice to walk down the main street in Heraklion again. Been 20 years or so. Spent 3 days their waiting for a seat on a plane back to the UK. (high season) Most of the time eating in the restaurants at the top of the main street, sitting in the shade walking the Wall. Then a jog along the breakwater near the fort and back. But would advise tourist to stay away from the more dodgy areas, as I was stalked and prepped for a mugging one night. Pretty scary if you get lost.
Good comments about your food filming. Thanks.
We have been here too. I remember the harbor! Very cool. We took a 20 day Mediterranean cruise in 2019.
Lovely little video mate. I love that you have the proper couth to be respectable with your filming. ❤️✌️ All perfectly good reasons.
It’s amazing how they built the arched roofs at the shipyards.
Very. Nice vlog
King man
Gréât shirt and video , Gabe
my opinion..the way u show food on ur posts is perfect..its there but not 30 minutes of one plate
Thanks Tina, good to hear.
Nice video , you are right about not showing the food, I understand you because I use to travel alone, and is embarrassing talking to a camera! And also you can not enjoy your food. About Heraklion , this is correctly with our Latin alphabet, but in Greek is Ηράκλειο because Η or η (ita ) are the "i" in Greek alphabet, that is why you can see in the two ways, but pronunciation is Irakio without H, because in English you pronounce H as it sounds as g or j, hope you understand me Jajaja well, have a nice trip in Crete! Enjoy it ! You Must go to Balos beach!
I was hollering, “BLOOM COUNTY. BLOOM COUNTY. BLOOM COUNTY!” at the screen. Finally you got it, lol. Whew. That comic strip was so good! Iraklio/Heraklion actually seems like it could be a cool place to live if someone needed a city-like atmosphere for work & conveniences, but it’s still super in reach of relaxing areas very nearby. I could dig that. It’s a bit noisy for vacationing, though. Still an interesting place. Yeah, a big, fat AWKWARD on filming food. 😂 You’d need a team of folks to do a good food show. People should watch “Somebody Feed Phil” on Netflix if they want to watch a good food/travel program. 👍🏼✌🏼
Nice Gabriel I will be in Athens, Greece Saturday. Then explore the islands! Vids look great
Just got back from last week. It's beautiful, have a great time.
You make great videos X
I'd rather see and hear about the scenery and history than to hear about the food. I'm not a gigantic foodie myself. I like your videos just exactly the way you do them. Anywayz, the town looks interesting with lots of old nice buildings. I'd certainly would want to include it in a trip to Crete.
I think you talk & show just the right amount of food
I've been watching your Crete videos and really enjoying them so much I feel like I'm there with you...all I need is a beer. I've been looking at Crete as potential holiday spot for Sept so it looks like its definitely worth a visit, maybe one of the quieter areas.
I visited Crete last November, and i really missed Crete so much. I hope I would visit there again as soon as possible
no thanks needed i just like the way u post. i watch food when i watch food. i watch u for a little deeper stuff. really appreciate what you do. thanks hun!
Τι ωραια που μενω εκει!
I think that after Matala and before leaving you have time to visit one more place. I suggest Chania, Rethymno or a hike to the Samaria Gorge.
I'll definitely be visiting one or more of those places, we'll see which ones.
Actually we have the male name ''Ηρακλής''( Hercules) in Greece. It is not met very often , but still exists.
Someone could also make a reasonable assumption why the city is called Heraklion but in Greek it is called ''Ηράκλειο'', so the pronounciation is actually ''Iraklio''.
I prefer seeing you walking around, showing streets, architecture, parks, landscapes, beaches, traveling around, etc. Do they expect you to be like Mark Wiens? When I'm hungry all I do is eat, not explain about food. Lol. Keep doing videos the way you do it :)
Cool man, thanks.
Gabriel Traveler Your welcome Gabe. I’ll always follow your videos.
thank you Gabriel nice video
Another great video mate. Gabriel, just show the food, the price and say if you enjoy the food or not . Just a quick 30 second video is plenty.. We understand the situation. Can you also try to add the time, temperature when you begin the video. The Go Pro 7 looks great. Cheers.
Great shirt Gabe .
i like you unapologetic style.. thats what makes you unique comparing to the other vlogger which are too much focusing on food and their self indulgence and less scenery and history or general knowledge. you deliver the best format by far!i
Cool, glad to hear it.
Been there on 2010 mainly to visit the knossos palace, also stayed at the Lena hotel haha that's crazy.
I’m so sad that I didn’t know before that you were visiting my town, cos definitely I owe you at least a delicious Cretan diner for all the amazing vlogs you have made. Irakleio it is a Greek name of the town, however for international and touristic purposes Heraklion was adapted in daily language. Both are correct :)
Thank you for your video! Busses go to Knossos (Number2)every 10' from Astoria- plataea Eleftheraeas -(Freedom square) or Kainourghia Porta-Evans street. No need to pay for a taxi. It's better to buy a 15euros ticket for both Knossos and the Heraklion Archeological museum. Pronunciation: Mátala and K as kid Kn (canoe-Cno) >Knossós minoan palace. THank youuuu !!!!
You didnt show the Lion Square?
Love the music that you used in your Greek videos. Been binge watching these since we are planning a trip to Greece! Going to Crete and Santorini and ending in Athens. I was just wondering which island is your favorite? Which would u recommend a first timer visiting?
I don't have a specific favorite but check out Santorini, Milos, Naxos, Paros, Symi, Crete, Amorgos. You really can't go wrong with Greek islands, they're all worth a visit. Try not to go in August, that's when they're super packed. And if you do make sure to choose the less touristy ones during that time.
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Hydra too...in my humble opinion...
Zakynthos, why not ?
Thassos...Rhodes and so many more...Santorini is awesome, spectacular, a real jewel...
can you tell me what camera do you use for the video? The quality is amazing!
Thanks. I'm using a Gopro Hero 7 black.
Good report, congratulations. Thank you. Peace and well 🔯🙏‼️
I'm sure that all of us understand you've got to stop filming to eat whatever food you have peacefully so, do not worry and enjoy it. :)
I just got back from crete last week loved heraklion and this video shows how it is! fun fact the little ramp of the sidewalk at 2:53) was wet and i slipped infront of a bunch of people😂)
Whilst you are on the south-west coast you could easily travel west to Sfakia and on to Loutro (an absolute jewel). There is a ferry from both places to Gavdos.
I remember the church pictured here...been there in 2005...thx...
Gabriel, just watched your Chania vlog and now this one. Which are your two favorite cities/towns in Crete?
Chania and Matala: ruclips.net/video/Hf6oLXA_2IU/видео.html
@@GabrielTravelerVideos thank you! I had mentioned on your Corfu vlog not too long ago that I was considering going there for a milestone birthday next year. But now, it seems Crete is more appealing. Ha! It’ll be a huge group, and I’m a total foodie! Crete is definitely looking better. Actually, you might’ve recommended Crete. Ha!
You do an incredible job as it is. I don’t think you should have to share when you’re dining. 🕊
Hi Gabriel, You can a lot of Venetian influence in the architecture even today in your video reminds me of when you went to the Canary Islands wide walking boulevard and small palm trees and I'm sure a strong shipping industry.
What camera do you use I wanna start vlogging
GoPro Hero 7. Go for it, it's a good camera.
Not the prettiest city but full of history and culture. Rethymno and Chania though.... very charming old towns.
A blessed good day sir Gabriel Thank u again. For budget expense advice about travel tour in city of Ieaklio Greece nice structure buildings of Greece nice place and streets keep safe Godbless u sir Gabriel from your solid fan viewer from the philippines sir vhin 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭👍👍👍👏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👏👍
So I am in Tenerife gabe in Los Cristiano's,and in going to Aroma then up the volcano as you suggested,gonna do a video can't wait
Sweet, enjoy the Canaries.
10:43 Was that a bird or a baby screaming?
My dad is from there. Hopefully one day ill get to see it.
12:09 in, finally a reason to go to this city
Greece is dope . Greece is that you can say I saw life .if you know what I mean.not only the light is double because of the sea reflecting the smell of all thing the city the hills the vilage the sea everithing smells so strong so like the natural habitat of human's.so femiliar
Looks great man, on my 55” tv
Excellent, good to know.
THank you
Mate so surreal to see you on a video walking around the streets of Heraklion! Hit me up next time you are around! Would be nice to share a coffee!
Reading your book now. Have you written any other books about your travels?
"Following My Thumb" is the main one, and then "Gabe's Guide to Budget Travel" is travel tips and info.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos Thinking about writing another one? You are a good writer and story teller 🤗
Thanks and yes, I'm working on some writing projects.
I am lpving the video quality of the gopro7. Great use of funds. Get it insured in case it get damaged or stolen
Did you do the Samaria Gorge Gab? 10-14k hike from snow capped moutain through longest gorge in Europe finishing at the sea?
H/n are an e in Greek. Heraklion prounced: Eraklio
Have you been to the island Rhodes yet?
Yes, but that was years ago and I don't have any videos from there.
See the book. "The Battle for Heraklion. Crete 1941"
these are strange times we live in, it's more socially acceptable to take a selfie of yourself or your food with a phone, but people cringe when you're filming yourself to make a video, which is a more productive way of using a camera if you ask me!
Hi Gabriel, I love your style, and how informative your videos are, but there's a lot of Greece though, and this particular city, it's far too busy and noisy for my likings, hence it has to be a no go for me. I'd love to see videos from Washington State and Canada BC, but I couldn't find much from your vlogs, do you have anything from that stunning part of the world? I'm in love with Seattle, and I've visited it four times so far, and I definitely want to go back. Safe travels beautiful Soul.
Thanks. The next video will be totally different, a really relaxed spot on the south coast of Crete. Canada is amazing (I was born in Vancouver and am dual American/Canadian). I have two videos in Washington state: ruclips.net/user/gabejedmosearch?query=Washington
And a couple from Vancouver: ruclips.net/user/gabejedmosearch?query=Vancouver
And I have TONS of videos from when I was working in Jasper, Alberta: ruclips.net/user/gabejedmosearch?query=Jasper Those links are utilizing the search function for my channel. When you click on the little magnifying glass then a search box opens up and it searches only my channel, not all of youtube. So you can use that in the future to search for specific videos on my channel.
I live in Seattle.
Super super good welcome
Nice place
Thanks as always for posting Gabe, interesting to hear about the food topic. Now I know that I'm going to sound like your mammy but, you look like you've lost weight lately!! I hope that you're looking after yourself and eating regularly!!!! (Said like a real Irish Mammy). Keep them vids coming!!!!
Damn thought the quality looked great and so smooth. What are you gona do with your old gopro 6 keep as a spare? The new gopro cameras have really helped to boost your channel they work so well with your style of film making and travel :-)
Thanks. I'll keep the GoPro 6 with me when I travel as a backup camera in case anything happens to the 7.
Good idea Gopros do have quite a bad track record when it comes to failing when you need them ha ha
I concur with your reasons for not going into detail about the food you are about to eat. Talking aloud when one is alone in a place with other people can be somewhat unnerving to them.
Like your video! Just a small detail... Heraklion has a population of 180.000 residents
Put an in-ear headphone into one of your ears and pretend like you're on the phone and people won't look at you strange for walking down the street and talking :D. Or just edit in the audio later.