Dafnes (Greek: Δαφνές) is a Southwestern suburb and community in the Heraklion regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece.

It is situated 18 km Southwest of Heraklion at an altitude of 320 meters on a ridge in the eastern foothills of the 2456 m Mt.

Dafnes is an agricultural centre producing sultanas, grapes, wine, spirits, vegetables and olive oil.

The plaza is the main location of the widely known Dafnes Wine Festival, normally celebrated during the first ten days of July.

Immediately north of the plaza stands the small church Agia Zoni Agios Nikolaos, built in 1685.