The Island Of Desire (solo trip)
How Solo-Friendly is The Island Of Desire?
What makes it 47% Solo-Friendly: Staff often refuse lone guests, so you risk being turned away; if you get in, live DJs, sea-view bar and €10 cocktails give a fun solo night.
This place may be temporarily closed. Please check official sources before visiting.
Positives:
- Free rooftop view: No entry fee upstairs before 9 PM with guest list.
- Local DJ nights: Catch Greek and guest DJs most weekends for diverse music.
Challenges:
- Selective door policy: Solo foreigners may be turned away without reservation.
- Late hours: Music runs until 2–3 AM; plan return transport ahead.
What is The Island Of Desire?
- An open-air dance club situated on Leoforos Sofokli Venizelou, adjacent to Heraklion’s northern shoreline
- A multi-level venue that integrates a seaside rooftop bar with a ground-level dance floor under the open sky
- A nightlife complex dedicated to late-evening music events, featuring resident and guest DJs in a coastal atmosphere
What is so special about The Island Of Desire for solo trip?
- Secure your spot via Facebook guest list before arrival
- Sip cocktails on the sea-view Manitu rooftop at sunset
- Dance downstairs to live DJs on an open-air floor
- Budget around €30 for drinks and transport during a 2-3 hour visit
- Plan for late returns and confirm seasonal opening dates
Note: The Island Of Desire is 47% Solo-Friendly. You may want to consider other Solo-Friendly Things to Do in Heraklion for a more suitable experience.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for solo trip: Enough time to enjoy sunset drinks and dance floor without rushing.
Solo-Friendly Activities in The Island Of Desire
Book guest list entry:
Message the club’s Facebook page before your visit to secure free entry.
Tip: Contact at least 24 hours in advance and confirm your name on the list.
Enjoy sunset at Manitu rooftop:
Start your night with cocktails and sea views on the rooftop bar.
Tip: Arrive by 8 PM for sunset and order signature cocktails (€10).
Dance on the open-air floor:
Move downstairs when the DJ starts for late-night dancing.
Tip: Head down after 10 PM and buy drinks at the bar to stay on the guest list.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to The Island Of Desire
- Arrive early: Get to the rooftop bar by sunset to avoid crowds and entry queues.
- Use ride share apps: Book a taxi or ride share in advance to secure transport home.
Reviews of The Island Of Desire
Pouya Abdolhosseini
Amazing nightclub, amazing music, amazing vibe, amazing sound system, BUT HORRIBLE LAYOUT. Tables everywhere no dance floor. Please please renovate
olivia F
would give 0 stars if i could, charged €10 when locals were allegedly getting in for free, rude and pushy staff who either totally ignored you or were trying to force you to buy drinks. no dance floor, just people standing around a bar, possibly the most boring and dead ‘club’ we’ve ever been to. you also had to pay to stand at a STOOL…please save your money and don’t come here.
Zac Zownir
Don’t bother if you are not local. We were initially going to be let in as my girlfriend has very olive skin and can get away with looking Greek but once they saw me they could tell we are British and told us we needed a reservation. We patiently queued for 20 minutes as the lady let in any group of Greek girls that queued up behind us.
Hiba Alam
This was by far the worst experience we had during our trip to Greece. We arrived as walk-in customers and were made to wait over 30 minutes while several local guests who came after us were let in without hesitation. It was clear there was a bias we were treated unfairly and overlooked repeatedly. Despite being decently dressed and respectful throughout, the woman at the entrance was dismissive...
Alina Mustafina
Known as "the best nightclub" in Heraklion, this club did not disappoint! It's mostly a club for locals, not too many tourists and the music was 50% Greek and 50% top pop/house songs of the summer. Please note that you need to be on the list in order to come inside, without a reservation ahead of time you might be turned away. Extra tip: go for a drink 🍸 at the rooftop upstairs (Manitu) first, al...
When is the best time to visit The Island Of Desire (Heraklion, Greece)?
The club operates outdoors only in summer (May–September). Check Facebook for exact dates and special event nights.
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Typical Budget for Solo Traveler (1 Adult)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Cocktail at rooftop bar | EUR 10 |
| Entry cover (event nights) | EUR 10 |
| Taxi to venue | EUR 10 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 30 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Map of The Island Of Desire
Address: Leof. Sofokli Venizelou, Iraklio 712 02, Greece
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