Staying near Kazantzakis park and the Venetian walls
Check the entrance route carefully when choosing a room beside the walls. A nearby bastion may be visible from your window without having an access path directly beside the building. Streets inside and outside the fortifications connect through particular crossings, so straight-line distances can mislead. For daily outings, identify a street route into the center as well as a separate walk onto the ramparts.
At a glance
- Best for
- Quiet, eating locally
- At night
- Quiet
- Getting around
- On foot, taxi
- Price level
- €€
The south-west corner of the old city, inside the Venetian walls, with local tavernas and a calmer evening than the center.
Good for
- Local tavernas and a calm evening
- The walls and Kazantzakis's grave nearby
- A short walk to Lions Square
Think twice if
- You want many cafes and bars close by
- You dislike quiet streets late at night
How Kazantzakis park and the walls compares with the rest of Heraklion
What is near Kazantzakis park and the walls
Nikos Kazantzakis's grave
From the streets below Martinengo bastion, allow about 10 to 15 minutes using the access route, including the uphill section.
Kornarou Square
From the Martinengo area, allow roughly 15 minutes through the streets inside the walls to reach the square.
Morosini fountain
Allow about 20 minutes from the Martinengo area via Kornarou Square and the market street, with longer needed for browsing.
Eating in Kazantzakis park and the walls
Look for neighborhood tavernas with vegetable dishes, pulses and food cooked in the oven, alongside grilled meat. Ask what is ready that day before ordering. If you plan dinner after a rampart walk, check the restaurant's kitchen hours first and carry water for the exposed sections above the streets.
Getting around from Kazantzakis park and the walls
Walking into the center is practical, but routes onto the walls can involve slopes and steps. For Knossos, first reach the central boarding point for city bus line 2. If mobility is limited, compare the accommodation's actual street access with the route to a taxi collection point.
Hotels in Kazantzakis park and the walls
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Staying near Kazantzakis park and the Venetian walls
Can I walk along the walls all the way around?
Do not plan on a continuous circuit. Access varies between sections, and you may need to return to street level to continue.
Is the grave reached without climbing?
The grave is on Martinengo bastion above street level. Expect an uphill approach and check the access route if steps are difficult.
What should I bring for an evening wall walk?
Take water and shoes with a good grip. Choose a route you can finish before dark, since surfaces and access points vary.