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The see-and-be-seen scene sprawls around Koraï, Perdikari and El Greco Park. West of
here, Handakos, Agiostefaniton and Psaromiligkon have more alternative-flavoured
hang-outs. High-energy hipster joints cluster on the waterfront around Talos Plaza, along
about 1km west of the Venetian Harbour.
Bar Blow-Up
BAR
(
http://barblowup.blogspot.de
;
Psaromiligkon 1; 1.30pm-late; )
This funky party lair
draws unpretentious types for beer, beats and bands. There's an alchemy of electro, funk
and new wave on the turntable and Greek indie bands on the stage for the occasional live
concert.
Fix
CAFE, BAR
( 2810 289023; cnr Mirabello & Aretousa; 10am-late; )
This tree-shaded cafe, backed
by graffiti that would have done the Berlin Wall proud, draws chatty types for coffee,
beer and cocktails.
Hallabro
BAR
(Milatou 10; 10am-late; )
This stylish open-air bar is a smashing summertime
hangout, even if prices are a little high by local standards (cocktails €10, wine from €5).
Central Park
CAFE, LOUNGE
( 2810 346500; Arkoleontos 19; 8am-2am; )
Any time is a good time to drop by Cen-
tral Park, easily Iraklio's most popular outdoor cafe. Bask in a cacophony of conversa-
tion while sipping a Freddo Delight and checking out the all-ages crowd.
Envy
CAFE, BAR
( 2810 372763; Sofokli Venizelou, nr Minoos, opposite Talos Plaza; 9am-late; )
This is the
unofficial club house of Iraklio's young, hip and fashionable - a huge indoor/outdoor
space right on the waterfront. A breezy summer vibe rules, especially around the pool
where you can relax in (free) sun chairs or get down on the dance floor during hot-step-
ping pool parties.
