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Irákleion
City in Crete, Greece
Overview
Irákleion, the busy capital of Crete, blends ancient history with modern Mediterranean lifestyle. The city is famous for its Venetian harbor, lively squares, and proximity to iconic sights like Knossos Palace. Irákleion offers rich local cuisine and a friendly atmosphere, making it an inviting stop for cultural explorers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Greece
Administrative Region
Crete
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
35.33°, 25.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
74
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
87
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,677
Local Cost
$998
Local Income
$900
Cashless
67
English
65
Temperature
19.2°C
Summer Avg
25.3°C
Winter Avg
13.5°C
Record High
34.5°C
Record Low
4.4°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
461 mm
Internet Speed
56 Mbps
Upload
8 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
35
Walk Score
35
Footways
70.0
Airport
HER
Distance
3 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 88/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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