The best bars and cafés Crete

This modern and trendy beach bar is located right in the center of the main beach of Falassarna. It has a lounge atmosphere with a bar on the beach, fortunately set back from the sea, and a restaurant offering snacks and international dishes: salads (generous portions), burgers, pizzas, etc. It is possible to be served for a small extra charge directly on the beach: deckchairs and umbrellas are rented for 10 € per day and per person. Always a great way to relax while sipping an iced coffee or an exotic cocktail in front of the setting sun.

Tito's is located in the heart of Georgioupolis, right next to the central square of the city. It's the place to be once the cooler weather returns: tourists and locals alike put on their prettiest outfits and come here to drink an aperitif before going to the restaurant. Under the ventilators, which are very useful on hot summer days, the benches are very pleasant to rebuild the world. The restaurant offers good cocktails, among other things. The terrace is very popular on the evenings of sports competitions in front of the big screens.

A well-hidden garden in the heart of Heraklion, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. This upscale, open-air lounge-bar is popular for its mixed salads, sushi, cocktails and general ambience. Aesthetically decorated, it ranks among the top ten Greek bars. The dishes, inspired by Japanese and Polynesian cuisine, come as a pleasant surprise. The wine list is excellent, and the cocktails refreshing. A meeting place for the city's young people, you can spend some very pleasant moments under the stars..

Very pleasant café-bistro located on the promenade of Akti Miaouli, in Koum Kapi. Frequented by young and not so young Haniotes and students, the atmosphere is in good spirits and it quickly becomes festive in the later hours. It offers delicious food and dishes of very good quality, at very competitive prices. Very often, at the weekend, groups of young musicians and singers perform here to the delight of the customers. In season, it is ideal for a break between two visits, or for a meal by the sea.

This new, stylish wine bar has opened in the centre of the city, where you can enjoy subtle Cretan and international wines. There are more than 80 labels on offer at this wine shop. During the day you can also drink coffee and have a breakfast break. If you wish to accompany your glass of wine with a good meal, the menu is creative, very neo-bistro style, mixing Greek traditions and a modern approach. The quality of the raw materials is impeccable. The atmosphere is very pleasant and calm. Friendly and professional staff.

It's a nice place with good music on the beach of Plakias. Aperitifs, beers, freshly squeezed fruit juices, soft drinks, wine, coffees: that's all that is offered here, as well as sun loungers and free showers for consumers. From morning until very late in the evening, this café-bar offers moments of relaxation and conviviality. The evenings are always lively and the atmosphere is assured. That's all you need to spend an excellent day lazing around with your feet in the sand.

A beach bar that dusted off Nopigia's humming life a little. The decor is planted: a small beach, deckchairs, umbrellas, a nice lawn, flowers, a few hammocks, sofas and an open-air bar... Modern and very well equipped, the Ble Lounge Bar offers a moment of tranquility and luxury at the end of the world. You can eat a simple cuisine (grills) all day long, but we recommend this place especially in the morning to enjoy a Cretan breakfast with sea view.

This café, bar, club is one of the few establishments that remain open all year round. Haniotes have been coming here since 1984. The place is charming and the evenings are varied, between live concerts and DJ sets of all styles. There really is something for everyone, so check out the evening programme or be surprised by the day's offer! During the day, the café is very pleasant: you can take a short break between two visits, to sip a cold coffee while waiting for the heat to go down.

A historic Heraklion coffee-bar-bistro. It has been a meeting place for locals and discerning tourists for over 25 years. It is not very rare to end the evening with dancing, the good atmosphere is always there. There is a good selection of beers, cocktails and other refreshing drinks. Ideal also in the afternoon for a coffee! The atmosphere is reminiscent of the kafeneio of yesteryear, where the languor of the late afternoon settles in with a little music, cigarettes inside and quality alcohol to enjoy.

Fix, or Fixáki for regulars (little Fix), is THE trendy café/bar for young Cretans and young Greeks on vacation on the island. Located right in the heart of Heraklion, with terrace tables under the old plane trees, this establishment offers real moments of relaxation. You can take your time enjoying a coffee, a beer or a good meal. There's live music of all kinds from time to time, in a relaxed yet festive atmosphere, with affordable prices for the various drinks. We recommend it.

If you want to get a glimpse of today's city, a detour to this all-day café-restaurant is an excellent way to do so. A meeting place for young people and locals who like to chat without being hindered by music. Hub café and lounge offers very friendly moments with friends. A good address for a brunch, an inventive cocktail, or a good glass of organic red wine from the Cretan company Gavala. You won't miss it, it is overflowing with customers who, glass in hand, sometimes make the night last until dawn.

The Sleepy Dragon is a popular café because it offers a spectacular view of the Libyan Sea. Moreover, it is frequented by locals as well as visitors who love the zen and multicoloured atmosphere that reigns in the place! It really feels good to sleep in the hammocks suspended under the arbour, to the rhythm of the lapping of the waves just below. The fruit juices are fresh and excellent. The snacks are simple but of good quality. Excellent address to enjoy a cocktail later in the evening.

In this cafe they only serve alcohol and coffee. The boss has been in this bar for almost fifty years. Radiant and very friendly, he welcomes his customers with unparalleled warmth and does everything to make you feel comfortable. Usually he starts by offering you a fresh glass of raki. Sit down to sip a coffee or to have a drink, take advantage of the time that passes, peck at the raw vegetables served to accompany your drink. It doesn't look good but it has the advantage of having remained traditional, nothing has changed for the tourists.

Rock'n' roll atmosphere guaranteed in this bar which pays tribute to the famous route 66 of the American bikers and road-trippers. The service is friendly and professional, carried out by warm patrons and one does not regret spending an evening there. The prices of the drinks are accessible. In a word: no fuss for this good-natured establishment, a warm atmosphere and no bad surprises when it comes to drinks - even if the whole thing remains predictable, without much innovation. A bar that fulfils its function well, without surprises

It is a tiny café that offers a few tables in the square next to the Venizelos Museum, in Halepa. The whole district is there, between coffee to take away before going to work, morning coffee to drink while reading the newspaper, afternoon coffee to cool off on hot days, evening coffee with friends... In short, it is the essential step to have coffee, which is of excellent quality: the young roasters of Kross Coffee provide the establishment. Perfect for a break before and/or after a visit to the nearby museum.

This café in the trendy corner of Splantzia opened its doors just a few years ago. A hipster trend, the emphasis is on the quality of the coffee, which is roasted on the premises, in line with the barista trend that has been spreading all over Europe lately. In fact, you can buy beans or ground coffee on the spot, to take away. Otherwise, take a break and have a chat with the barista. A pleasant and contemporary address.