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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
74
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
87
Monthly Cost
$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
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 168 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 88/100.
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