Hersonissos is located just 25km east of Iraklion, and is the most cosmopolitan city in Crete. Its existence dates back to the Hellenistic Period, and Hersonissos has maintained a continuous and lively presence throughout the Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Venetian, and Turkish Periods as an important and thriving port. Hersonissos is world known for its beautiful and scenic beaches, although there is much more to be seen in this historical and beautiful city.

The Municipality of Hersonissos extends from the north coastline of central Crete to the imposing mountain chains of Lasithi. It is located a few kilometers away from the international airport "Nikos Kazantzakis" of Heraklion. Within its borders there are settlements with unique characteristics and colors. We invite you to take a tour and discover the unexplored beauties of Hersonissos...make sure that you have enough time to enjoy your choices...

Hersonissos is known as the most organized tourist destination in Crete. Near Hersonissos there are three small villages, Piskopiano and Koutouloufari and Old Hersonissos which are overlooking the busy resort of Hersonissos.

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Mononaftis beach in Agia Pelagia, Heraklion, Crete

Pera Galini Beach in Rethimno, Crete

Adele Beach in Rethimno, Crete

Istron Bay Beach, Agios Nikolaos, east Crete

Anissaras Beaches in Heraklion, north Crete

Stalis or Stalida Beach in Heraklion, north Crete

Boufos Beach by Sissi , Mirambelo east Crete

Malia Tropical Beach in Heraklion, north Crete

Skepasti Beach in Rethimno, Crete

Gouves Beach in Heraklion, north Crete

Karavostasi Beach, Agios Nikolaos, east Crete

Amoudara Beach in Heraklion, Crete

Vlichadia Beach, Agios Nikolaos, east Crete

Dreros Beach, Plaka, Agios Nikolaos, east Crete

Almirida Beach in Rethimno, Crete

The Municipality of Heraklion or Iraklion, Crete

Old Hersonisos in Heraklion, Central Crete

Tylissos or Tilisos in Heraklion, Central Crete

Gouves in Heraklion, Central Crete

Tsoutsouros in Heraklion, South Central Crete

Arkalochori in Heraklion, Central Crete

Stalis or Stalida by Malia in Heraklion, Central Crete

Anogia or Anogeia, Rethimno, Central Crete

Timbaki, Messara South Central Crete

Tris Ekklisies Village in South Crete, Heraklion

Heraklion City, Crete

Kokini Hani village in Heraklion, Central Crete

Perama in Geropotamos Rethimno, Central Crete

Archanes in Heraklion, Central Crete

Iraklio: Crete’s beating heart

The gorge of Vorizia

Preveli Gorge in Rethimno, South Crete

Ambelos and Rosa Gorge in Gonies

Selinari gorge in Heraklion Crete

Kotsifou Gorge in Plakias, south Crete

Kourtaliotiko Gorge in Plakias, south Crete

Astritsi gorge or Agios Ioannis in Heraklion Crete

Martsalo Gorge, Matala

Tripiti gorge in Lentas south Crete. Lendas area

Agios Fanourios gorge in Venerato

Knosano gorge in Archanes Crete

Agios Vasilios gorge in Rethimno

Arvi Gorge in south Crete Heraklion

Keratokambos or Portela Gorge in south Crete Heraklion

Agios Antonios gorge by Asites

Cemetery in Fourni, Archanes

Lyttos or Littos archaeological site in Kasteli Heraklion

Agia Triada archaeological site in Crete

Gortys – A City for the Ages

Phestos or Phaistos-Festos archaeological site in Crete

Vrysinas sanctuary peak, Rethimno

The Hermitages of Agios Efthimios and of Agios Methodios in Zaros - Nivritos

Vathipetro archaeological site in Archanes on Crete, Heraklion

The Phaistos Disc, archaeological site in Crete

Visit Knossos, Archanes, Gortys, Phaistos, Matala, Anogia, Zoniana Cave and Koutouloufari

The Fortress of Monopari, Rethimno, Crete

Underwater archaeology in Crete: Hunt for the ancient mariner

Apodoulou minoan settlement archaeological site in south Crete

The venetian castle - fortress Paliokastro

Oaxos archaeological site in Axos, Rethimno

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