Hersonissos

Town in Crete

This place is known for its lively nightlife. Want to take a break from the beach? Pay a visit to the aquarium and the open-air folklore museum.

A picture of the port of Hersonissos.
photo: Stegop / CC BY-SA 3.0

Attractions & Things to Do in Hersonissos

An overview of the Hersonissos Port that includes some boats anchored by the coast and a part of the settlement.
photo: Olivier Duquesne / CC BY-SA 2.0

Hersonissos Port

«Limenas Hersonissou»

The largest and the most popular resort on Crete famous for its cosmopolitan atmosphere.

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An image of the Roman Fountain at Hersonissos Port.
photo: Luu

Roman Fountain, Hersonissos Port

«Sarakino»

An Early Christian period (323-828 BC) remnant with fine mosaic decoration depicting sea scenes.

↓ S
< 1km
A Bearded Dragon (pogona) as a big lizard exhibit of the Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre in Hersonissos.
photo: Scotland By Camera / CC BY-ND 2.0

Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre

Founded in 1995 offers an excellent experience as well as awareness about fish, reptile and amphibian.

↓ S
< 1km
One of the buildings where the Lychnostatis - Cretan Open Air Museum is housed.
photo: Myhersonissos / CC BY-SA 4.0

Lychnostatis - Cretan Open Air Museum

A series of facilities that reveal the folklore background and the traditional life on the island.

↘ SE
≈ 3.5km
A photo of a traditionally built building at the old town of Malia.
photo: The Shaun Woods / CC BY 2.0

Malia

A small coastal town famous for its intense nightlife, primarily for young visitors. Aside from bar crawling, a stroll in the old city is a must.

↘ SE
≈ 10km
The remains of the Archaeological Site «Malia Minoan Palace» under a protective overhanging covering.
photo: Shadowgate / CC BY 2.0

Archaeological Site «Malia Minoan Palace»

The third-largest Minoan Palace founded in 1900, and similarly to the others destroyed in 1450 BC.

→ E
≈ 13.5km
An overview of the whole building and the main entrance of CRETAquarium Thalassókosmos.
photo: Lourakis / CC BY-SA 3.0

CRETAquarium Thalassókosmos

Visiting the biggest Greek aquarium and one of the largest in Europe is an ideal opportunity to gain knowledge about the marine environment.

← W
≈ 14km
A photo showing the Windmills of Selí Ambélou with the surrounding mountains in the background.
photo: photosiotas / CC BY-SA 4.0

Windmills of Selí Ambélou

24 out of the 27 initially existing windmills compose a complex that was characterized as a piece of art from the Greek Government in 1986.

↘ SE
≈ 20km
One of the central pedestrian streets of Heraklion leading to the sea.
photo: Tim Schofield / CC BY 2.0

Heraklion

Heraklion is home to Knossos, the capital of the Minoans, built 4000 years ago. Visit the remarkable archeological museum and the Venetian fortress.

← W
≈ 27km
A part of the reconstructed remains that depict to a certain extent the structure of the Minoan Palace in Knossos.
photo: Bernard Gagnon / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Minoan Palace of Knossos

Epicenter of a great civilization that thrived on Crete during the Stone Age and brought to light with the excavations of Sir Arthur John Evans.

← W
≈ 29.6km
An picture of the island of Spinalonga where the Venetian fortifications and the other facilities are visible.
photo: Marek Bakajsa / CC BY-SA 2.0

Spinalonga Fortress (Island)

Small island close to Elounda fortified by the Venetians that became a place of isolation for the lepers of Greece between 1904 and 1957.

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≈ 44.1km
An old round windmill at the area Poros close to Elounta.
photo: James Preston / CC BY 2.0

Poros Elounda Windmills (& Basilica)

The three old well-reserved round windmills by the sea which are distinctive trademarks of the area that is characterized by the strong winds.

→ E
≈ 44.8km
A picture showing small fishing boats at the lake of Agios Nikolaos on Crete.
photo: Brian Snelson / CC BY 2.0

Agios Nikolaos

Agios Nikolaos is a charming little town blessed with gorgeous gorges, boat trip options, historical sites, and beautiful beaches in its vicinity.

↘ SE
≈ 45.7km

Questions & Answers about Hersonissos

Why Visit Hersonissos?
  • Impressive tourism infrastructure & lots of facilities compose a mega-destination.
  • World-famous resort with all-inclusive choices & endless entertainment options.
  • Notoriously vivid nightlife & busy beach bars create a lively atmosphere.
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