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Fortress of Koules – Heraklion Market Street loop from Heraklion

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Fortress of Koules – Heraklion Market Street loop from Heraklion

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Fortress of Koules – Heraklion Market Street loop from Heraklion

01:16

4.68km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.54 km

Morosini Fountain (Lions' Fountain), Heraklion

Highlight • Monument

A very busy and popular square with the highlight of the Loewenbrunn. The fountain used to be a water dispenser for the whole city.

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1.56 km

Saint Mark's Basilica (Heraklion)

Highlight • Religious Site

Very nice interior, as in most church houses. You should plan a visit.

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1.65 km

Venetian Loggia, Heraklion

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The two-story Venetian loggia, built 1626–1628 in the Italian Renaissance style, with its arcade was the center of social life in Venetian times. The town hall is now located at the rear.
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2.26 km

Fortress of Koules

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Near the fortress, there is a spectacular view of the so-called "Naxus Turn" or "Heraklion Turn." This maneuver is particularly striking and looks spectacular from the ground or from the air: After taking off from runway 27, aircraft initially climb over the sea. This is followed by a sharp left turn to avoid flying over neighboring islands or populated areas at low altitude and to minimize noise pollution over densely populated areas. After the turn, the aircraft sets off on its final course. This will be visible until the new Kastelli Airport is completed (planned for 2027).

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2.35 km

View of Heraklion Harbor from the Fortress

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Go to the fortress and be intoxicated by the view.

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2.36 km

Koules Fortress (Castello a Mare)

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It's always amazing what people were able to build in the past.

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3.51 km

Heraklion Central Market (Kentriki Agora)

Highlight • Settlement

You have to see these streets. 🐟 next to 👟. Then fruit, on the next corner coffee. Really worth seeing

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3.58 km

Heraklion Market Street

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Great shopping street with lots of surprises. You should also visit the side streets.

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4.68 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.66 km

1.52 km

1.06 km

384 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.98 km

1.67 km

< 100 m

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Weather

Friday 3 July

29°C

24°C

12 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Fortress of Koules – Heraklion Market Street loop from Heraklion

Morosini Fountain (Lions' Fountain), Heraklion

Saint Mark's Basilica (Heraklion)

Venetian Loggia, Heraklion

Fortress of Koules

View of Heraklion Harbor from the Fortress

Koules Fortress (Castello a Mare)

Heraklion Central Market (Kentriki Agora)

Heraklion Market Street

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