Experience in Irakleion, Greece by Maria

What is it like to live in Irakleion? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Heraklion is full of life even at 5 in the morning you think it is 5 in the afternoon. I would recommended of course.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Irakleion?

The city of Heraklion and Rethymno is full of students, if you get to know many local students they can guide you and help you to get to know to Heraklion.

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How much does it cost to live in Irakleion?

It costs included your rent approximately 600 euros.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Irakleion? Is there any advice you can give?

The start will be difficult if you don't know any Greek people, but it is to easy to get to know one that you won't have any problem. There are many newspapers and sites that you can find a flat but in both cases i think that you should need a Greek person to help you with the language. Remember when you come do not hesitate to ask local people to help you, they will.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

The food is amazing! My favourite are pastitsio, gyros, gemista (which are vegetables filled with rice and spices and sometimes with meat).

What places would you recommend visiting in Irakleion?

you should visit Festos, Fodele, don't forget to visit the village Anogeia. Also, if you are the kind of party person you should visit Malia.

What advice would you give future students heading to Irakleion?

Heraklion is not a big city but it is full of openhearted people who are willing to help you not all of them but most of them. I am local so if anyone of you need help can contact me on [email protected].

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