Hersonissos what sea washes. Hersonissos map in Russian. extreme sports
Here is a detailed map of Hersonissos with street names in Russian and house numbers. You can easily get directions by moving the map in all directions with the mouse or by clicking on the arrows in the upper left corner. You can change the scale using the scale with the "+" and "-" icons located on the right side of the map. The easiest way to adjust the image size is by rotating the mouse wheel.
What country is Hersonissos in?
Hersonissos is located in Greece. This is a wonderful, beautiful city, with its own history and traditions. Hersonissos coordinates: northern latitude and eastern longitude (show on a large map).
virtual walk
An interactive map of Hersonissos with sights and other tourist sites is an indispensable assistant in independent travel. For example, in the "Map" mode, whose icon is located in the upper left corner, you can see the city plan, as well as a detailed map highways with track numbers. You can also see the railway stations and airports of the city marked on the map. Nearby you see the "Satellite" button. By turning on the satellite mode, you will consider the terrain, and by zooming in, you can explore the city in great detail (thanks to satellite maps from Google Maps).
Move the "man" from the lower right corner of the map to any street in the city, and you can take a virtual walk around Hersonissos. Adjust the direction of movement using the arrows that appear in the center of the screen. By turning the mouse wheel, you can zoom in or out on the image.
If you are tired of gray boring everyday life and you want unbridled fun somewhere on the seashore, then Hersonissos will become your “rescue” island. Crete generously offers the most best places for an unforgettable holiday and this small charming town is definitely one of them.
The resort will meet you with bright sun, gentle and turquoise sea, cheerful parties until the morning and delicious cocktails. Hersonissos charges with joy and attracts young people from all over the world.
The city got its name "Hersonissos" thanks to the Greek word Χερσόνησος, which means "peninsula". It is located in the northern part of Crete and is washed by the waters of two seas at once: the Aegean and the Mediterranean. The city is located just 25 kilometers from (the capital of the island of Crete).
As a resort, Hersonissos has not been known for so long, but it is one of the oldest settlements in Crete. For the first time this territory was mastered as early as 1500 BC. e. The former small port town inhabited by fishermen has now become one of the most famous hangouts for European and Russian youth. The landscapes of the city of "dance until dawn" are mesmerizing. The endless sea sparkling in the sun, the exquisite silhouettes of the rocks are breathtaking and remain in memory for a long time.
How to get there?
Getting to Hersonissos is not difficult. It is located 25 kilometers from Heraklion, where it is located.
Travel options to Hersonissos resort
- taxi is a fast, convenient, but expensive way. The cost of the trip from the airport will be 50 euros;
- the bus is the easiest and most popular way among young people. You must first get from the airport to the bus station in Heraklion (bus number 1: leaves every 15 minutes), and then by regular bus to the resort itself (departure every 30 minutes). The trip will take less than an hour. The fare is approximately 4 euros;
- – a fairly large number of companies are ready to offer you to rent a car directly at the airport. This is a very convenient option if you plan to travel to resort places on your own. The cost of car rental, depending on the class, ranges from 30 to 250 euros per day.
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Climate
The climate of Crete is considered one of the most favorable on the European continent. The weather in Hersonissos only confirms this. Practically all year round(more than 300 days) the bright sun shines here.
The holiday season for tourists begins in April and lasts until mid-November. It was at this time that the peninsula "comes to life". In summer, the average air temperature is +30 degrees Celsius. But due to the fact that the resort is located on a hill and is blown by a light and pleasant breeze, the heat is well tolerated.
The gentle sea will delight you not only with its rich turquoise color, but also a comfortable water temperature of +25 degrees.
Beaches
A wide variety of beaches stretch along the entire coast of Hersonissos. You can meet both sandy and with small or large pebbles.
A very small number of hotels boast their own territory by the sea, and city beaches are not as clean as we would like, and are often crowded. This does not bother young people: firstly, in close quarters, but not offended, secondly, few people just sunbathe there, and thirdly, there are more chances to make new acquaintances!
But if you walk a little along the seashore, you can sunbathe well on the numerous beaches nearby the city, for example, Star Beach: white fine sand, sun loungers (3 euros), umbrellas (3 euros), shower.
Umbrellas and sun loungers on all beaches can only be obtained at an additional cost. But if you buy a comfortable straw rug (2-3 euros) and a folding umbrella (5-6 euros) in any shop you meet along the way, then you won’t have to pay anyone - admission is free everywhere. Those who are used to “filling up” places by the sea early in the morning can relax. After incendiary nights, tourists begin to appear on the beach closer to dinner. Therefore, if you want to sunbathe in the sun in a short silence, then go to the sea in the early morning.
In Hersonissos, you can find several Blue Flag beaches (for environmental friendliness and cleanliness): Silva Beach hotel beach, sandy Drepanos and Star Beach with a water park. For lovers of sunbathing "without anything" there is a nudist beach. It is located 2 kilometers from the port of Hersonissos at Cape Sarandaris. This is the only place in the resort where, while sunbathing naked, you will not see judgmental or curious looks.
Hotels
There are hotels of various categories in Hersonissos.
Most of them belong to the middle class and offer standard rooms at an affordable price: from 30 to 100 euros for a double room in high season, depending on the category.
The hotels have everything you need: safe, air conditioning, refrigerator, electrical appliances (kettle, hair dryer). Alcoholic drinks are available for a fee cold drinks(bar).
There are also luxurious five-star hotels and villas in Hersonissos, including a standard range of services (cleaning, hairdressing, children's room, spas, etc.). Here, room rates start from 140 euros per night.
Here are some good hotels located on the first line of the beach:
- Miramare 2*(in the very center of Hersonissos, address: Filonidou Zotou 11, tel: +30 28970 22796). Prices for a double room at the Miramare hotel start from 39 euros.
- Mini-hotel Blue Island 3*(nearby, in the same place in the center, on the coast, tel: +30 2897021545), double room from 40 euros.
- Greta Blue Suites 4*(in the town of Koutouloufari, 1 km from the center of Hersonissos, address: Ipsilantou str, Koutouloufari), with rooms from 140 euros.
Owners of solid wallets will be pleased with the rest in Greta Maris Beach Resort 5(tel. +30 2897 027000) with rooms priced from 215 euros.
Nightlife, entertainment, excursions
Such a rich nightlife, as in Hersonissos, is hard to find anywhere else in Crete. A large number of night clubs, bars, taverns open their doors for free to those who are ready to have fun until the morning.
Prices for beer and cocktails in nightclubs and discos attract with availability (from 3 euros).
The famous "Pina Colada" - from 4 euros, 0.5 liters of local draft beer- from 2 euros. In one of the most popular places in the city - the Matrix discotheque, the average price of cocktails is 7 euros and admission is free. Entrance to local nightclubs and discos is usually free everywhere, and then no one will require you to buy something, you can just have fun until the morning with incendiary melodies.
They drink a lot in clubs - because everything is cheap, in addition, clubs often bring their guests small shots of strong drinks, which are affectionately called "sphinaki".
Excited youth rampages and dances not only in the clubs, but also on the street.
Popular in Hersonissos are open-air parties that are held outdoors: thundering music, dancing on the sand, the subtle sound of the sea, a light breeze and many sparkling stars in the sky.
Various themed and song parties are held not only at night, but also during the daytime - the resort of Hersonissos does not let you get bored day or night.
Be sure to visit the famous water parks Star Beach and Aqua Splash. Saturated entertainment programs, many attractions and slides will not allow not only the young, but also the older generation to mope.
Hersonissos will please you with fields for playing tennis and mini-golf. You can ride horses, go diving or get some surfing lessons.
If you decide to take a break from the noisy fun, then go on excursions. They can be ordered from local tour operators or you can visit any corner of Crete on your own. Regular bus service allows you to travel conveniently and comfortably. The ruins of ancient theatres, fountains with mosaics, the Roman port, the Venetian fortresses, the caves and the ruins of the city of Gortyn are great monuments of antiquity that will help you feel the history and spirit of this sacred island.
What must be seen?
Open-air museum Lychnostatis. It introduces tourists to the way of life and life of the Cretans in past centuries. The museum is located in the Star Beach area (15 minutes drive from the center on the road to the east), entrance fee is 6 euros. On Wednesdays, the ticket costs 12 euros, as there is a tasting of local alcoholic drinks on this day of the week. On stands with advertising booklets on the central street of Hersonissos, you can take an advertisement for the museum, where there is detailed description roads to it.
A trip to (bus to Heraklion and back 6 euros, and from there to Knossos 4 euros), entrance to the museum - 6 euros. For an organized tour of the palace, you will have to pay 46 euros.
Venetian fortress in Heraklion, near the port (entrance 2 euros).
. The fare from Hersonissos to Agios Nikolaos is 3.7 euros, this is the most beautiful city in Crete. There is the famous Lake Voulismeni, where, according to legend, the goddess Athena bathed.
colorful Cretan evenings with dances, songs and tasting of local cuisine (30 euros).
Excursion « Safari» by jeeps. It starts from the base, where a travel agent will bring you for 54 euros and is carried out in the mountains, with video filming of the landscapes that open during the trip (a memory CD - 25 euros).
Arion Stables in Hersonissos, from where you can take a horseback ride: 10 minutes on a horse - 10 euros, 5 euros - a pony for little ones, an hour walk will cost 30 euros, a carriage ride around the neighborhood - 60-140 euros.
The shops
Small supermarkets in Hersonissos can be found at every turn, but the really big ones are SPAR and SELECT.
There is a wide selection and reasonable prices:
- 1 liter of orange fresh - 2.2 euros;
- - 2-3 euros for a bottle of 0.75 l;
- 1.5 liters of water - 0.3 euros;
- beer - 0.8 euros per 0.3 l jar;
- chocolate bar - 1 euro;
- olive oil
- Metaxa - from 10 euros;
- oranges - 0.6 euros;
- apples - 1.5 euros;
- melon, watermelon - 0.8 euros;
- cherries - 3 euros;
- bread - 0.6 euros;
- milk - 1.5 euros.
Supermarkets have souvenir departments where from 1 to 20 euros you can buy various trifles, for example, for playing cards you will pay from 2 to 8 euros.
Small shops operate as markets in Hersonissos, where fresh vegetables, fruits, meat (4-7 euros) and seafood are delivered from early morning (fish - from 3 euros for small ones, from 8 - 12 for large specimens, shrimp - 12 euros, lobsters - 45 euros), cheeses - from 6 - 12 euros per kg.
The central streets of Hersonissos boast a large number of shops. All kinds of souvenirs, exquisite jewelry and luxurious fur coats, fashionable shoes and clothes. Nice prices, good quality.
Those who are not the first time at the resort know that almost always the numbers that are written on the price tags are overstated by 10-15 percent. Bargaining is accepted here, sellers are always inclined to chat with the buyer and not only on the topic of buying and selling, but also about everything in the world.
The largest concentration of fur coat shops on the main street of the city, they specially come here for. Prices are a little high, but it makes up for it with a wide selection.
The most expensive fur is mink of dark colors and sable. Prices are approximately:
- long mink coat: 1800 - 7000 euros;
- fur coat made from pieces of mink: 1200 - 1600 euros;
- astrakhan, beaver or raccoon: 1000 - 1500;
- broadtail: 1800 - 4000 euros.
You won’t have to look for jewelry stores either, they are found at every step on the shopping streets of the city.
Some of the most popular in Hersonissos - Katerina Garofalaki And Creta gold. Local gold products are distinguished by their original execution, many exclusive designer jewelry. And in the salon Golden Dolphin you will be served by a Russian-speaking consultant. In the jewelry stores of Hersonissos huge selection, the possibility of discounts.
Prices are about the same for everyone:
- a ring with a large diamond and a smaller one around - 1500 euros;
- a simpler set: a ring, earrings and a bracelet with a Greek ornament - 600 euros;
- a small original pendant - from 80 euros;
- knitting chain "rope" with a pendant - 400 euros;
- it is possible to order products for piercing (50 euros).
The cost cannot be calculated based on the weight of gold - in Greece it is valued as a product and it is impossible to guess how much the item you like will be sold for, the discount can be very noticeable.
The exception is branded jewelry, such as the recently popular Pandora brand, which offers original pendants for necklaces and bracelets. The prices here are fixed. You can independently assemble the decoration for yourself, and it actually becomes the only copy. Pendants are priced from 22 euros per piece, the chains on which they are hung - from 120 euros. As a result, if the bracelet is completely decorated, the price can reach up to 800 euros.
Textile products using national motifs, souvenir figurines, will cost the following amounts:
- panels, blankets, bed linen, all kinds of embroidery - from 20 to 150 euros;
- figurines and figurines made of ceramics, marble, clay or alabaster - from 3 to 70 euros;
The variety of local cheeses also attracts the attention of tourists - only the famous Feta cheese in the shops of Hersonissos is offered 12 varieties, at prices from 6 to 12 euros per kg.
And of course, white, red and pink. Prices for them here start at 2 euros for a 0.7 ml bottle in the supermarket. For the same price, you can buy 1.5 liters of homemade wine in small shops.
Hersonissos is a resort famous for its rich, bustling life, unbridled fun from morning to morning. It is ideal for young people who like to actively spend their holidays, as well as for those who are older, but young at heart.
Children will be happy to visit the hypermarkets of the Jumbo chain, which is fashionable in Greece! There is a huge selection of toys, goods for children, clothes, stationery.
Hersonissos is a stunning Greek city located on the island of Crete. In Crete, my boyfriend Nikita and I rested in May, we lived in a village called Gouves, which is located between Heraklion and Hersonissos, so we spent every day and evening either in one or another city. I heard about Hersonissos long before our trip. My friend worked as a guide in Crete for six months and she lived in this amazing town.
I was struck by how many Russians in Hersonissos (and throughout Crete), as well as Greeks, who can communicate with you in Russian without any problems. In souvenir shops, it is not uncommon to meet a seller who, in some surprising way, appearance will determine that you are Russian and will invite a Russian girl to communicate with you, who also works as a seller in this stall.
For us, Hersonissos has become an ideal place for walking. The city is small, cozy and so romantic. It's impossible not to fall in love! To everyone who travels to Crete and chooses a hotel in another locality, I advise you to definitely devote at least one day to Hersonissos, because this place will pleasantly surprise you with its atmosphere and charm.
About everything - how to get to this town and what to see there - read below. :)
How to get there
It's no secret to anyone that Crete is an island. And in this case, there will not be an abundance of options for how to get to this place. There is one most suitable way - the plane!
By plane
Most likely you will fly from Moscow or, as we did, from St. Petersburg and you will arrive not in Hersonissos (there is simply no airport in this town), but in Heraklion. It should also be noted that planes still arrive in a city called Chania. But planes from Russia usually land in Heraklion. And from Heraklion to get to Hersonissos will not be a problem.
So, the place of your rest is Hersonissos. Therefore, you need to get to the island of Crete. Let's look at all flight options, from budget to expensive.
From Moscow:
- Aegean Airlines- the most budget option of flight. The cost of a one-way ticket starts from 100 EUR, depending on the date. Departure is carried out from Domodedovo Airport, the flight is direct, you will be on the way for 3 hours 45 minutes. But you need to remember something: luggage will be paid, but in hand luggage you can carry up to 8 kg (in such a warm place as Crete, 8 kg, I think, is enough). Also, this airline can fly with transfers in Athens or Thessaloniki. The transfer can be up to 11 hours, so for experienced travelers this is a great opportunity to see another Greek city. With a transfer, by the way, the cost of a plane ticket is more expensive. Starts from 170 EUR (excluding luggage).
- Ellinair- also a budget option (from 129 EUR for a one-way flight). Departure is carried out from Vnukovo airport. The advantage of this flight is that luggage is included in the ticket price, so on the way back you can grab a couple of bottles olive oil.
- Aeroflot- a more expensive option. For a one-way flight, this airline asks from 170 EUR. Departure is carried out from Sheremetyevo Airport.
- S7 Airlines not a budget option. For one flight - from 190 EUR. Baggage is paid, departure from Domodedovo.
I will share with you how we got to Crete. Our flight was from Moscow. But this time we did not go on vacation on our own, but on a tour. Nikita found a very budget option as a birthday present for me: it was simply impossible not to go! Since we live in St. Petersburg, we had to get to Moscow first. Nikita bought the tour less than a day before departure. We got to Moscow by plane (about 43 EUR for a one-way flight per person). I know for sure that by buying tickets in advance, you can buy a ticket for half the price. Also from St. Petersburg to Moscow can be reached by train and bus. Price one way - about 14 EUR. By the way, you can also try to find a tour to the island, this can be done on well-known search engines or, for example,.
From St. Petersburg
Agree, not everyone is comfortable flying to Crete from Moscow. For example, it would be better for us to fly out of St. Petersburg. Therefore, consider flights to the city from St. Petersburg:
- Aegean Airlines offers a direct flight. The cost of a one-way ticket starts from 160 EUR. You will spend 4 hours on the way. But in this case, you will have paid baggage (up to 8 kg can be carried in hand luggage). Departure is at 02:00. The cost of round-trip tickets - from 336 EUR.
- S7 Airlines This is also a non-stop option. But, alas, with this airline, luggage will be paid (you can carry up to 10 kg in hand luggage). The cost of a one-way ticket starts from 204 EUR.
- at Aeroflot ticket prices start from 215 EUR, but this flight will not be direct - you will have a transfer in Moscow. Transplants can be of very different duration (from 5 to 22 hours). But in this case, the cost of baggage is included in the ticket price. The cost of round trip tickets starts from 380 EUR.
It must be remembered that prices depend on the dates when you are going to go, and on the euro exchange rate. So I'm sure you can find cheaper tickets. For example, in November, round-trip tickets from St. Petersburg cost from 220 EUR. And from Moscow - from 204 EUR. You can search for options from the air carriers described above on aggregator sites such as, for example,.
How to get from the airport to the city center
The most convenient option is to go to bus right from the bus stop next to the airport exit. Just ask people and they will tell you where to stop and which way to go.
The fare is 3.30 EUR. On the way, you will spend approximately 45 minutes (this is a great time to look out the window and enjoy the beautiful views of the island). The buses are very comfortable - they have air conditioning and comfortable seats. They run every 30 minutes from 05:00 to 23:00. Therefore, if you arrive at night, then you will either have to wait for the first bus or order a taxi.
Buses arrive in the very center of Hersonissos, on Main Road Street, from where it is a 5-minute walk to the port and the main entertainments of the city.
If you are not a fan of buses and prefer to quickly get to your hotel in Hersonissos, then you can order Taxi. The distance between Heraklion Airport and Hersonissos is 25 kilometers. The fare for a taxi will be from 38 EUR (if there are up to 3 passengers and no more than 2 luggage with you). If there are four of you, then the trip will cost from 42 EUR.
By ferry
Is it possible to get to Hersonissos by ferry? I won’t say that it’s right in this city, but it’s real.
From Athens
Suppose that you decide to relax in, but visiting one capital is not enough for you. A great option would be for you to take a ferry trip to Crete for a couple of days and see some beautiful cities, including Hersonissos. For ferry ticket schedules, visit ferriesingreece.com.
The cheapest option will cost 38 EUR for a one-way ticket. You can ride on the ferry in absolutely any class: from seats to luxury cabins. Accordingly, the prices will be different. You will spend about 10 hours on the way. Ferries usually leave the port of Athens in the evening to be in Crete in the morning. Ferries come either to Chania or to the capital of Crete, Heraklion.
And, as we already remember, getting from Heraklion to Hersonissos is not a problem. Personally, I would love to travel from Athens to Crete.
How to get from the ferries to the city center
Sea port of Heraklion or Heraklion port located in the very center of the city. To get from it to the bus station, which is also located in the center, you will need 10 minutes maximum.
If you want to get there with great comfort, you can order a transfer from the port of Heraklion to Hersonissos. If you are 2-3 people, then it will cost about 40 EUR, and if there are four - about 46 EUR. They will comfortably deliver you directly to your hotel.
As part of the cruise
It should also be noted that there are a huge number of options for cruises around the Greek islands, including those with a visit to Crete. It seems to me that such routes are very interesting. In the meantime, while writing this article, I sit and dream of the Greek islands, where I will put on a Greek-style dress and go dancing sirtaki. :)
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Hersonissos - time is now
Hour difference:
Moscow 0
Kazan 0
Samara 1
Yekaterinburg 2
Novosibirsk 4
Vladivostok 7
When is the season. When is the best time to go
Hersonissos is a city located in the northern part of the island of Crete. But oddly enough, the climate and water temperature here are milder than in the southern parts of the island. This is all connected with the course, but we will not go into geographical details. Let me give you an example: it was cold for us to swim in the Mediterranean Sea in Hersonissos, but when at the end of May we were on an excursion and examined the southern part of the island, only Nikita from the entire excursion bus could swim in the Libyan Sea (although that day was not at all hot) . Also in the beautiful town the weather was cooler than in Hersonissos.
The season for tourists here is considered to be the period from mid-April to November. At this time, the temperature of air and water is set above +20 ° C, which favors a beach holiday, for which most vacationers go to this place.
I want to note that every month in this city has its own weather patterns. Therefore, we read more about all the seasons in Hersonissos below.
Hersonissos in summer
Hersonissos in summer is magical! At this time of the year in Greece, the weather is pleasantly hot, ideal for a family beach holiday. Hersonissos is located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, so walking in light clothes in the sun is pleasant. Trees and shrubs are blooming everywhere, it is possible to see and enjoy the smell of a variety of flowers. Personally, Nikita constantly plucked flowers for me and decorated my head with them (I usually went with a “bump” on my head, because I have long hair, and it gets even hotter when it is loose).
For swimming perfect months there will be July and August (after all, at the beginning of June the water will be cold for sure - it is about + 20-22 ° С, but water cooling will definitely not stop brave vacationers :)). The air temperature during the day will be around +30 ° С, but the evenings in this city are ideal for long walks: firstly, there is no scorching sun anymore, the breeze will remove the heat from the body left from daytime tanning and swimming, and secondly, the pier ( I will write about it separately) is so suitable for evening walks that it will definitely become your favorite place. We personally did!
In general, summer in Hersonissos is great! The only negative is the cost of tour packages and just accommodation in hotels. Since the holiday season in Greece falls precisely in the summer, we should expect that prices can be twice as high as, for example, in May. Especially if you are going to rest in August. But in August you will swim in a very warm sea: by this month the water will warm up to +26 °C.
Also, summer is an abundance of tourists both on the beach and at archaeological sites. This is especially true for July and August!
Hersonissos in autumn
Hersonissos in autumn is suitable both for a beach holiday and for romantic walks, and also just to admire the sunsets! September is not much different from July and August. The water temperature favors swimming - +25-26 °С. It is hot outside - the air warms up to +28 ° С.
We can safely say that September in Hersonissos is amazing. In addition, the flow of tourists will be less, and hotel prices will also decrease! I want to note that October is also suitable for a beach holiday: the water and air temperature will be approximately +23 ° С. It's even better than May! And if we swam in May, then, I'm sure, in October, tourists also spend time in the sea.
The most interesting thing is that even November in Hersonissos is a month with great weather. Swimming, however, will be cooler, but also possible! And imagine what will happen to the prices! It seems to me that it will be possible to relax at all for a penny. The only downside is the wind. With each autumn month, it will intensify. But the wind, I believe, is not an obstacle to travel!
Hersonissos in spring
Hersonissos is as beautiful in spring as it is in other seasons. Nothing can spoil the beauty of the city! But let's talk about the weather:
It is also important to note that Hersonissos is a city where the pier will become your favorite place. There is no shelter from the wind, and spring is a sufficient windy time of the year on the island, so just be prepared. :) As for the prices for accommodation in hotels, then, of course, even in May they will not be high.
Hersonissos in winter
Winter in Hersonissos, of course, is not Russian. You won’t turn into ice there, and, perhaps, it won’t cover you with snow. But don't expect a beach holiday either. In winter, tourists visit Hersonissos not for swimming, and their number is very scarce. The weather will be sunny: during the day the air temperature in all winter months will be around +14-15 °С, while the water will obviously be cold (+16 °С_, although in December it happens that the sea has not yet had time to cool down, and brave vacationers have an excellent chance to plunge into +18 °С.
You probably guessed that hotel prices will be low. What to do in Hersonissos in winter? The answer is simple: walk, enjoy the sea air and sunlight. Personally, Nikita and I miss the winter very much sunlight in St. Petersburg, so we would love to visit Crete in the winter season. In addition, I want to note that it is most pleasant to see archaeological sites not in the heat! And they are on the island. :)
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Hersonissos - monthly weather
Districts. Where is the best place to live
Hersonosses is a small town. You can easily get around it in one day. I conditionally decided to highlight the areas where it is best to settle. Let's take a look at this map together:
District #1: Coastal
I myself called it the coastal region. It is the most central, and it is in this very place that most of all the hotels in the city are located. You can choose a hotel right on the beach, you can be a little further away. But in any case, it will not take long to walk to the beach, a maximum of 10 minutes. This area is clean and safe. The only negative (however, for young people it can be a plus) is the noise. Hersonissos is a resort town where fun reigns both on the beaches and in the clubs. It is on the seashore that the most cheerful places of the city (bars, restaurants, hookahs) are located. Loud music plays everywhere. For young people, this is a paradise, and tourists with children may need a quieter place, a little away from the noise. It is convenient, however, that shops and cafes are close at hand. Also, a bus stop from where you can go to Heraklion and the airport is located in the city center just in this area.
Now let's talk a little about housing prices in the area. The minimum for a hotel stay will cost 17 EUR per day. This amount is requested at Camping Caravan, which is located right on the seashore. For this amount you can relax in hotels with 2 * or 3 *. Guesthouses are approximately in the same price category - from 15-17 EUR per day.
Most four-star hotels charge 43-50 EUR per day. They are usually located right next to the sea. Five-star hotels will, of course, be more expensive - from 70 EUR per day.
In Hersonissos, anyone can rent apartments in addition to a hotel for relaxation. There are a lot of options located by the sea. The minimum price per day will be 35 EUR. But I would like to say about this trend: the more you are going to rent an apartment, the less you will pay.
District No. 2: Countryside
This area, one might say, is located outside the city, but is also located in the coastal part of Hersonissos. It is here that the village of Gouves is located. Nikita and I lived in this very place. The center of Hersonissos can be easily reached by bus, which will cost from 1.5 EUR, depending on which stop you get on.
The area is quite large and some parts of Hersonissos can be reached on foot. The coastal part is incredibly picturesque, and walking around such a place is a pleasure. This area is quite quiet, so families with children, the elderly may like this place more than the central coastal area. There will be no noisy parties and loud music, but there will also be fewer restaurants, shops and bars in this place. For me personally, the suburban area is ideal for living, and you can also have fun and spend time on the beach in Hersonissos, where we got there by bus without any problems.
As for the prices for hotel accommodation, I can say that they do not differ much from the coastal part of Hersonissos. Here you can also stay in a guesthouse, and rent an apartment, and choose an expensive luxury hotel. Everything to your taste. The area is dotted with different types of accommodation for tourists.
I would like to note 1 feature of the suburban area: you will spend a little less on food in restaurants and shops than in the city center. However, here you will not have an abundance of choice.
District #3: Remote
There are not many hotels in this area (after all, the main part of Hersonissos hotels is concentrated in the central coastal part). You will have to walk to the sea (maybe 15-20 minutes). All the fun and entertainment will also have to go. This place is not famous for the abundance of restaurants. In general, for a quiet family vacation it will fit perfectly. There will be more locals on the street and fewer tourists. But the area is safe, don't worry! The Greeks are very friendly and many of them speak some Russian!
Accommodation prices are not allocated - from 30 EUR for a double room.
By the way, in this area you can inexpensively rent a room from local residents: it will cost 15 EUR per day. You can also rent entire apartments, but the price will not differ from the coastal part of the city.
What are the prices for holidays
Hersonissos is a Greek town and the currency in this place is the euro. And where the euro is, it will not be super cheap. This is not Asia.
When we rested in Crete, we fell in love not only with Hersonissos, but also (the capital of the island), and Comparing prices in restaurants and street eateries in these cities, we concluded that it was in Hersonissos that prices were the highest. I don’t know exactly what this is connected with, but I will assume that the reason is the fact that Hersonissos is a resort town and it is in it that so many coastal hotels are located, which are completely filled with tourists in summer. Therefore, there will always be demand in local cafes.
Nutrition
A standard lunch or dinner in a restaurant will cost from 10 EUR per person (this is without alcoholic drinks). How can you save some money in this case? Very simple: street food to help you. Buy the traditional Greek dish gyros, which you will 100% fill up and enjoy (this is a local shawarma wrapped in a special flatbread along with french fries). Gyros will cost about 3.5 EUR. Many hotels do not include food (or only breakfast), so street food is worth considering!
If we talk about prices in supermarkets, then, for example, a bottle of water will cost 0.50 EUR, a kilogram of chicken fillet - about 7 EUR, a kilogram of vegetables or fruits - 2-4 EUR, a liter of wine - from 2 EUR. So we can say that the prices do not bite. But I would prefer eating in local cafes: I think that it can be cheaper than deciding to cook every day yourself.
Accommodation
What is important to know about accommodation in hotels in Hersonissos (and in general in Crete): air conditioning is usually not included in the room rate. That is, if you want a room with air conditioning, you will have to pay extra. Usually it costs 5-6 EUR per day. The same can happen with Wi-Fi. At the reception, I am more than sure that Wi-Fi will be available to everyone completely free of charge, but if you want the Internet connection to be right in your room, then most likely you will also have to pay a certain amount for this (also from 5 EUR for day). As I already wrote, we rested in the city at the end of May, and to be honest, we didn’t need any air conditioning, we slept under the covers. Therefore, when you arrive, first try to spend time in a room without air conditioning and only then decide whether it is worth paying extra for it or it will be a waste of money.
There are many more expensive options in Hersonissos. Therefore, if you want to relax in a luxury hotel and are not limited in budget, then, for example, Village Height Golf Resort By Dimonds Resorts is suitable for you for 570 EUR per stay per week (this price, by the way, is promotional, the cost should, in theory, be higher). Or Anabelle Beach Resort for 1,500 EUR per week. These are five-star luxury hotels, if you are on a budget, you are welcome. And for those who don’t, I can say with confidence that the budget establishments in Hersonissos are very good. And you may not have a huge hotel area, but just a small pool and a breakfast area, but do you go to Crete to sit in a hotel? Of course not! This is not, here you have to walk a lot, see the sights and swim in the sea every day on a new beach!
P.S. By the way, breakfast is usually included in the price of a hotel stay (but not always). Therefore, check this nuance when booking. The price can vary significantly with and without breakfast included.
Directions
There is no need to take a taxi around Hersonissos! Exception: you've had too much alcohol and don't remember the way to the hotel, but you have its name written down. Then please. :) Taxis are expensive here. In neighboring cities, they will charge you from 35 EUR, even if the journey lasts 20 minutes.
You can go to any neighboring city by bus. The movement of buses is fixed, the price too. For a one-way trip (depending on where exactly you want to go) you will pay from 2 EUR.
Excursions
If you are going to visit some distant place: a monastery in the mountains, the cave of Zeus, the famous gorge, then it is better to go with an excursion, which can be taken from a travel agency. You will meet many of them. The prices will not be small (from about 40 EUR per person), but the excursions are rich and interesting. The only advice on how to save money is the following: do not take a tour that includes a sightseeing tour of Heraklion and a visit to the Palace of Knossos (you still have to pay 16 EUR separately for entering the palace), the entrance to it is not included in any tour. You can also see Heraklion for yourself, walk around the city to your heart's content, and you will not be limited in time!
Knossos palace
Main attractions. What to watch
Hersonissos is a very small city, with just over 8,000 people living in it. It is not surprising that you can walk the whole city on foot: from top to bottom and from right to left. I can safely say: you won’t have to spend money on travel to see all the interesting places of Hersonissos. Nikita and I went for walks around this city more than once and only spent money on travel to Hersonissos. And then they themselves wandered along the main streets and along the insanely beautiful pier.
In general, it is worth noting that Hersonissos is a resort youth city, it’s fun there, and you won’t get bored anywhere. If in the capital of the island, Heraklion, the streets become less crowded in the evening, and the restaurants are not so full of visitors, then in Hersonissos the opposite is true: the restaurants are full of tourists, and there are many locals on the streets inviting them to visit their popular bars. Parties in the city take place not only in the evening and at night - people begin to have fun during the day in swimsuits and in the water. :)
All of the above does not mean at all that there are no cultural attractions in Hersonissos. Of course they are! Also, vacationers with children can find a lot of interesting things for themselves. Read about everything in detail below.
Top 5
And now let's highlight the most amazing places in Hersonissos, which every vacationer here simply must visit.
Port
The port in Hersonissos is a truly amazing place. It is enough to go to the coast (it will take you 5 minutes to walk from the bus stop) and you will see the amazing port and pier of the city. Along the coast there are a huge number of cafes, restaurants, bars and various street food options. But more on that later. First, take a couple of photos from the shore to capture the port itself. How many beautiful yachts are there! On such sea trips, Nikita and I love to dream of our own yacht. We love to choose from the yachts standing along the shore the one we would like to have.
As you walk along the promenade along the port, go to the pier. Walking along the pier will take you some time, because its length is more than 3 km. We walked along the pier in the evenings, when it began to get dark outside, the heat subsided. How many locals are having an evening jog on the pier at this time! At such moments, you think that people, living a relaxed life here, do not forget about a healthy lifestyle. On the pier you can go to the lighthouse and admire the view of the city. Also climb the wall, as we did, sit on it or walk. In this place, the evening breeze is very pleasantly felt, which will remove the heat of a sunny day from you.
Skotino Cave
Who among you will refuse to see the cave, imagine yourself as a real speleologist and go in search of the unknown? I think there will be few. Personally, at least now I'm ready to go explore some cave!
16 km from Hersonissos (yes, this is not walking distance) there is a cave with the funny name Skotino. :) There are few tourists who know about the existence of this cave, so you can visit this place for free (you definitely won’t find ticket offices). This dungeon is also called "Agia Paraskevi", because on top of this cave there is a church built in honor of Saint Paraskevi.
The cave is quite large: the length of the grotto is 160 m, its width is 36 m, and the size of the vaults is 10 m. We can say that the cave is divided into several rooms, in which there are beautiful stalactites and stalagmites.
The cave is located on a hill in the northwest direction from the village of Skotino, a couple of kilometers from the village of Gouves.
How to get there: Gouves can be reached from Hersonissos by bus that runs from Main Road Street every 20 minutes. The fare is about 2 EUR. Ask the conductor where it is better for you to get off, and then you will have to walk on foot - the locals will be happy to tell you the way. Or there is a more comfortable option - a taxi, but be prepared to pay from 20 to 30 EUR.
Star Beach
This place is the most popular among tourists in terms of attendance in Hersonissos. We can safely say that Star beach is not only for swimming in the sea and getting a delicious tan under the sun, but it is also a paradise for fun and parties.
Throughout the season, every day on this beach, various soap, foam and just summer parties are held, where you can dance, yell songs loudly and just have fun. This is the most favorite place among young people. Popular DJs often perform at Star Beach. But here you can also rent a hydro scooter, go diving and other types of water activities. On the territory of this beach there is even a water park with pools of different depths. On the territory of the water park you can be completely free, but if you want to slide down any slide, you will have to buy a ticket.
You might think that a huge number of parties affects the cleanliness of the beach, but this is not so. Star Beach is marked with the Blue Flag for its well-groomedness and cleanliness!
How to get there: the beach is located on the outskirts of Hersonissos (but remember that the city is small). On the main street you will reach it in 15 minutes.
Roman Fountain / Roman Fountain
This is a very interesting landmark of Hersonissos. Even in ancient times, the Romans owned Crete, and, of course, as in other places, they left behind architectural beauties. The Roman fountain is the building of antiquity that has survived to this day. During Roman rule, the fountain was part of a very large villa surrounded by hundreds of fountains, but only this one has come down to us.
If you carefully consider the entire surviving creation, you can see a whole marine story in which a sailor is surrounded by octopuses, birds and other inhabitants of the water element. The fountain, unfortunately, is not working, but tourists love this place because it is a great opportunity to admire part of the huge Roman Empire that once existed.
How to get there: The fountain is located opposite 25is Martiou street, next to the Golden beach hotel.
Ano Hersonissos
The place can be called Old Hersonissos. This is a small village, which is located south of the city center. The area is different from the center of Hersonissos, full of beaches and party holidays. The village reflects the traditional look and style of the locals, where tourists will be interested in visiting a couple of churches that you can go inside. In Crete, churches are distinguished by their simplicity, but at the same time, unusual elegance. In general, in this old village, all the buildings are distinguished by the traditional Byzantine style, which will please the eye of any vacationer.
How to get there: Ano Hersonissos is located 2 kilometers from the coast (if you walk deep into the city) on the slope of Mount Harakas.
Beaches. Which is better
There are a lot of beaches in Hersonissos, because this is a resort town, in which vacationers mainly go for holidays on the coast. I told about the stunning Star Beach above (most importantly, do not forget to visit it, this place is insanely fun). And now let's talk about what other beaches are worth attention in Hersonissos:
- Limanakya,
- City Beach,
- Nana Beach,
- Nudist beach.
Limanakia beach
This place, like Star Beach, is very popular with tourists. Limanakya is the longest beach in the city: its length is 1.5 km. There will always be a place to lie on it. I want to note that sunbeds and umbrellas are usually paid: they ask for their rent from 2 EUR per hour. But I'll tell you a little trick, as Nikita and I did. We came to the beach, threw things on the first sunbed that came across and went for a swim, then left the sea, took things in hand and walked along the coast. In this way we managed to see a lot of beautiful beaches and not pay for a single sunbed. True, this option is hardly suitable for vacationers with children and they still have to rent both a sunbed and an umbrella. But many coastal hotels have their own beaches, where they provide sun loungers for guests.
You can have a drink and a snack in any cafe located by the beach. There will be many restaurants and hotels along it, where visitors will always be welcome.
Let's return to the features of Limanakya. This beach is wide - the width in some places reaches 50 meters. If you come here early in the morning, you can see how fishing boats with freshly caught seafood come to the port. Limanakya is ideal for relaxing with children, because the entrance to the water is gentle here, the depth does not come sharply, the sea is clean, and there are no sharp stones at the bottom.
How to get there: you won’t have to look for a beach for a long time, because. it starts right from the port and ends at the Grecian Sands hotel (translated as "Greek sands").
City Beach
The city beach in Hersonissos does not attract many tourists, as this is the most common place where you can enjoy the sun and the sea. No additional entertainment can be found here.
As for the infrastructure, there are special changing cabins, you can also rent a sunbed for 2-3 EUR per hour or 5 EUR for the whole day. The beach is sand and pebble, the entrance to the water is gradual, the sea is clean. But many young tourists still prefer Star Beach. Personally, I advise you to visit this beach too: it is much more interesting to visit, and sunbathe and swim in a variety of places.
There are cafes and shops on this beach: you won’t die of thirst and hunger for sure.
How to get there: the city beach is located in the central part of the city, very close to Star Beach.
Nana Beach
This beach belongs to the hotel with the same name, but absolutely everyone can visit it. The beauty of this particular place is that the beach is located in a small bay, which protects visitors from strong waves and wind. Even during strong gusts, Nana Beach is considered a calm place! Nana Beach is a cozy sandy place, but near the shore the bottom of the sea is strewn with small pebbles. It doesn't interfere with swimming at all, I assure you!
It is worth noting that the water temperature in this place is several degrees lower than, for example, on other beaches. All this is due to the fact that cold springs flow near the coast, which mix with warm sea water. Therefore, we conclude: firstly, when it is already a very hot day outside, then Nana Beach is a great place to cool off, and secondly, if you relax in spring or autumn (from October), then I think you will swim on this beach less comfortable!
How to get there: it’s easy to get to Nana Beach: move from Star Beach to the right, walk for about 10 minutes. The identification mark will be Nana Beach Hotel.
Nudist beach (Naturists beach)
Yes, yes, and there is such a place in Hersonissos! If you are not a fan of white marks on the body and completely without complexes, then why not? We were not on this beach, but we met tourists who liked this place.
The coast here is sandy, the entrance to the sea is gentle, but you don’t have to go long to reach the depth. Come to the beach with your things, umbrellas, because. you can hardly rent anything in this place. If you want to drink, then the shops will be across the road.
How to get there: The beach is located 2 km from the port of the city. You definitely won’t pass by it, but if you ask for directions, then Cape Sarandaris will be an identification mark for you. From the port, walk about 2 kilometers in a northwesterly direction.
Churches and temples. Which are worth a visit
Opening hours and visiting: the cost of an adult ticket (from 12 years old) is 6 EUR, and everyone under 12 must pay 2 EUR. The museum is open every day except Saturday. Unfortunately, you can’t get there in the late afternoon, because it is open from 09:00 to 14:00. Many tourists will be interested in this museum on Wednesday, because on this day there is a tasting of local alcoholic beverages. The tasting is free, but the entrance to the museum doubles - 12 EUR.
parks
There are no large and green parks as such in Hersonissos. Why is walking along the beaches and the seashore worse than parks? After all, nature on the island shines with its beauty everywhere. Do you want to enjoy the Cretan nature, admire the vegetation of the island? You should get out of town a bit. Walking along the beach, you will definitely see small mountains near Hersonissos, why don't you take and climb one of these? It should be warned that usually the mountains are private territory and it is forbidden to climb them. But Nikita and I found out about this after we conquered one small peak.
The view from her was amazing. True, I had to walk a little on thorny plants, but it was worth it! No one made any remarks to us, and besides us, there were several other Russian tourists on the mountain. This, of course, is not a park, but the entertainment is great!
tourist streets
The resort town of Hersonissos has one main street that runs along the sea.
Main Road Street (El Venizelou)
This street can be called a landmark of the city. There are always a lot of people on it, noise and din reign. Shops, cafes, bars, restaurants - all this is full in this place. Do you need souvenirs? Forward to Main Road. Are you going to the store? Hurry to Main Road, because it is full of large supermarkets and small shops. Are you going to have dinner at a good restaurant? Go to Main Road! At night, this street is lit up with lights, so you will definitely find a place to dance! The only thing to warn about is that there are no traffic lights on the street at all, the traffic of cars does not stop, so please be careful when crossing the road!
Machis Kritis
The second tourist street is parallel to Main Road (Venizelou), located along the coast. It is called Agias Paraskevis, it goes into Machis Kritis. It has even more parties and restaurants than the aforementioned Venizelou. As you walk along this street, you will receive dozens of offers to dine or dine at some restaurant. In the evening, you will almost be dragged by force into local bars. That's exactly what happened with us. We were directly begged to go to one pub, so we could not refuse. There, by the way, we managed to try amazing peach shots, costing 1 EUR per piece.
And if you walk along this street from the port and do not be tempted to go to a single restaurant, then you will get out of the noise and din and see what a beautiful view of the sea opens up. In the evening, you can sit on the rocks in silence and dream. And if you go further, you will pass along different hotels and reach the beach.
What to see in 1 day
Imagine that you have only 1 day in Hersonissos. Let's make a route together to spend this day unforgettable:
- 10:00. The starting point of the day trip will be the port of Hersonissos. To begin with, admire the yachts, walk a little, but don’t go along the entire pier yet, we’ll put it off until the evening! It is better to have a snack with gyros, which you can safely buy in any restaurant on the street that stretches along the coast. And we are going with you in the direction of the museum "Lychnostatis" (you need to be in time before it closes).
- 12:00. You are in a museum. You have 2 hours to walk around and see everything. And if you get to the museum on Wednesday, do not forget that you can taste the local alcoholic drinks.
- 14:30. Star Beach. It is impossible not to look here in Hersonissos. I'm sure you'll be part of the endless fun! Take a ride on the slides in the water park, swim in the pools, but do not forget about the sea - swim in it and swing on the waves for sure! Since you spend time in the sun during the most active sun rays, do not forget to smear sunscreen.
- 17:30. Back to the pier! The heat should subside and it's time for a long walk along the pier (you will have to walk to the pier, it will probably take 30 minutes or even more if you stop for beautiful photos).
- 18:00. We walk along the long pier. I'm sure your feet are already buzzing, but it's worth it! Relax at dinner. Sit for a while and relax by the lighthouse, admire how amazing this small town called Hersonissos looks from here!
- 19:30. Dinner time! Be sure to choose a seat in the restaurant with a sea view! There are also those where the tables are right on the sand. Do not go to the first one that comes across, walk along everyone, look inside, read the menu and only then make a choice!
- 22:00. The evening is coming to an end, now you can return to your hotel, and buses to neighboring cities still run.
And this is how our route will look on the map:
What to see in the surroundings
There are a lot of interesting places in the vicinity of Hersonissos. True, they are not all within walking distance. But this is not a hindrance, agree?
Knossos Palace (30 km)
I just couldn't help mentioning this place. And even though the palace is located in the city, there will be problems getting to it from Hersonissos. Nikita and I, as I mentioned, lived between these cities and independently traveled to the Palace of Knossos. This palace will be of interest primarily to those who are not indifferent to history, those who love ancient excavations and those who are fond of mythology. I do not regret at all that we visited it. When you walk around the Palace of Knossos, imagine that the Minotaur once lived there, and you walk through its labyrinth!
How to get there: to begin with, we take a bus to Heraklion for 3.3 EUR. Then we get off at the final one, walk from the bus stop a couple of meters to another stop and take the bus for 2.5 EUR to the palace. If you do not understand where exactly the stop is, then ask any local. In general, we walked to the palace, spent about an hour, but we admired how the locals live on this island. By the way, the road is not difficult: basically you need to move along one straight street.
Visit: entrance costs 16 EUR (but it's worth it!). The palace is open daily from 08:00 to 19:00.
Lassithi plateau, Zeus cave
These are one of the main attractions of the island. And, of course, the most convenient way to get there is a tour. Thus, you will see the most and easily get to the desired sights.
How to get there: it is possible that you rented a car in Crete, then it will not be difficult to get to the plateau. Go there for 40-50 minutes.
I know that for those who want to get to the plateau on a budget, there is a bus option from Heraklion. In 2 hours by bus you can get to the village of Psiro (although you will have to walk longer and ask the locals for directions). The bus schedule needs to be specified, as well as their route (maybe they go through Hersonissos). The buses seem to run on certain days. But I would take a tour, because the reviews of tourists about it are very good.
As soon as you arrive at the place, you can rent a donkey and ride it up the hill. It will cost 10-12 EUR. Walking this distance will not take difficulty - spend 15-20 minutes.
The Lassithi Plateau itself is a huge plateau located at an altitude of 820 meters above sea level. The view there is mesmerizing. Lassithi is also called the Valley of a Thousand Mills! This is a very fertile land where nuts, cherries, peaches, and apples are grown. The place, together with the cave of Zeus, is called the heart of Crete.
Lassithi Plateau
The Cave of Zeus is one of the caves in the plateau region where, according to legend, Rhea gave birth to Zeus. Cretans love this legend so much that they seem to truly believe in it.
Zeus cave, Crete
The entrance to the cave costs 4 EUR. You can visit it until 17:00.
Agios Nikolaos (40 km)
Another place located in the vicinity of Hersonissos. More precisely, this is not just a place, it is a whole city!
How to get there: it takes 40 minutes to get there by bus. You need to go from the bus stop from the main road of Hersonissos (el Venizelou). The fare will cost about 3 EUR one way. You can also go by car if you rent one.
So, we bought a gyros for 3.5 EUR (it was not a restaurant, but a street eatery where you order takeaway food).
In a restaurant, it is quite possible to keep within 10 EUR per person (perhaps if you do not order alcohol). Although the most common local wine will cost about 2.5 to 5 EUR per half liter. Of course, if you need something more refined or some famous brand, then the price will increase several times.
Do not order sweet and strong alcohol! In Hersonissos, as in other Greek cities, after your dinner, they usually bring gifts from the chef. This is most often just sweets and strong alcohol. We were mostly brought pancakes with ice cream, small cakes or local crumbly cookies, and drinks were rakia (local Greek vodka) or limoncello. Rakia, as a girl who cannot drink alcohol in one gulp, did not suit my taste, but limoncello was very sweet and tasty. But my boyfriend appreciated the brandy. Of course, you will not be complimented by liters - we were usually given a small bottle of about 4 shots.
Also, I advise you not to order portions in restaurants based on 1 person, because the size of the dishes here is so large that it will be difficult for one person to master more than half. They bring a whole bowl of Greek salad, so Nikita and I were able to fill our plates more than once. Tzatziki sauce with a bread plate is definitely enough for several people! Therefore, to try something new and interesting, order different dishes and divide into halves (although this will be difficult to do: the portions are already very large).
And if you want to drink Greek wine every day during your holiday, then I advise you to buy it in local stores. The price for a bottle starts from 2.5 EUR. Agree, not so expensive?
Budget
Of the budget cafes and restaurants should be highlighted:
- zachos taverna,
- rustico,
- Mc Delly's Casual Restaurant,
- Taverna 1930,
- Cafe Greco.
Intermediate level
Not so budget, but it won’t hit your pocket:
- Taverna Harakas,
- The Trap,
- Taverna Marina,
- Med Cafe & Restaurant,
- Mythos.
Expensive
But these places can safely be called chic:
- Palmera Seaside Restaurant,
- Akrogiali,
- galini,
- Anatoli,
- Ariadni.
Holidays
Hersonissos is not famous for any special holidays. But given that this is a Greek city in which locals venerate Orthodoxy, religious holidays in Hersonissos will seem very interesting for any tourist. And if the vacationers are also believers, then you can even take part in the traditions of Orthodox celebrations.
Easter in Hersonissos (as well as throughout Crete) is an amazing holiday. How wonderful that it falls in the spring months, when the island is already warm and even a brave tourist can swim in the sea.
During this holiday, all restaurants offer to taste a ram on a spit, so non-vegetarian tourists who get to the festivities will be lucky.
On the night of Easter (about an hour before midnight), people gather on the beach and wait for the arrival of the priest. The clergyman reads prayers, illuminates the place. And exactly at midnight, a large fire is lit on the coast and fireworks begin to fire. The spectacle is so bright and solemn that it will not leave indifferent any vacationer!
Musical holidays
Festivals are held in various parts of Crete. This year, the city of Hersonissos was lucky, because it was there that the holiday was held European Music Day. All participants of the celebration were able to visit an exhibition of musical instruments, as well as watch a concert of various ensembles.
It is not known where the celebration will take place next year. Therefore, it is better to find out in advance on the Internet. This year the celebration was on June 21st.
Security. What to watch out for
Hersonissos impressed me as a safe place. And in general it is considered a calm country in terms of scammers, robberies and other crimes.
But in any tourist place there may be petty thieves, so elementary security measures should be taken:
- Be sure to use the safe in your hotel room. Usually a safe is provided free of charge. Take money, documents and everything related to your return home there.
- You should not carry large sums of money with you. Take as much as you roughly expect to spend, and let the rest lie in a hotel room.
- Do not leave valuables unattended on the beach: money, phones, even if the beach belongs to your hotel.
- Just in case, it is worth having photocopies of your foreign passports (pages with your photo and visa) and photocopies of insurance (if you suddenly lose real documents, then the Russian consulate will give you temporary ones using photocopies, with which you can return back to Russia). Also, it will not be superfluous to send photos of your documents and insurance to yourself by e-mail.
These are all elementary precautions and the likelihood that something will happen to you is extremely small. But forewarned is forearmed!
Things to do
Can you get bored in Hersonissos? Definitely not! There is a lot of entertainment in this small town though.
Karting
"Cartland" is a place in Chrsonissos where tourists like to visit in the evenings. Because during the day it is very hot for karting, but in the evening it is the most. "Cartland" is located on the outskirts of the resort town opposite the Belvedere Hotel. For 10 minutes of skiing, they will ask about 15 EUR. I let children in according to their height: from about 7 years old. Open every day until 22:00.
Cretaquarium
This is one of the largest aquariums in the Mediterranean. The building of this place is a former American military base. Everyone can take an audio guide, which is also provided in Russian. There are so many marine life here that neither an adult nor a child will remain indifferent.
Cretaquarium is open every day from 09:30 to 21:00 (from May to September), in April and October - until 17:00. The entrance ticket costs 9 EUR for an adult and 6 EUR for a child.
The aquarium is located not in Hersonissos, but in the village of Gournes (it takes about 20 minutes by bus, the fare is about 2 EUR).
Read about other activities below!
Shopping and shops
Shopping, as in any resort town, is in Hersonissos.
Cheap but cheerful
You will see souvenir shops everywhere, and there are also small clothing stores next to the souvenir shops. No, not designer, but the most ordinary. Sandals, flip flops, T-shirts, shorts, caps, swimwear, summer beach sundresses - all this can be bought in such stores at a very cheap price. For example, a pair of shoes can cost as little as 5 EUR. This is a great option to save on shopping and buy something that you accidentally forgot to take on vacation! Therefore, do not pass by, but go inside, suddenly something will appeal to your eye.
I personally saw in one of these shops an excellent backpack in blue and white, just like the Greek flag. But we left all the purchases for the last day, and who knew that we would spend so long in the Knossos Palace that we would be late for the airport? So I was left without a backpack.
Furs
It is believed that in Crete you can buy very high quality fur items at an affordable price. The store that I advise all tourists is called Luxurius Furs. If you intend to buy something from fur, then you should look there. There is a very friendly owner who will gladly treat you to cognac and make a very good discount.
Two mink coats can cost 3,000 EUR. The quality will be excellent, and in Russia you can hardly find a mink fur coat for such a price.
Bars. Where to go
There are many bars in Hersonissos. Walk along the street along the coast: on one side of you there will be restaurants overlooking the sea, on the other bars. I am sure that you will be invited to any institution. It will not be difficult to choose a place either: go to each and decide where you like best.
The bars are open all night. People start to gather around 21:00 when dinner is over and it's time for fun!
Here is a list of a couple of great places:
- Downtown Cafe Bar,
- havana,
- Village Inn Cafe & Pub.
In general, in the bars of Hersonissos, prices start from 1 EUR per shot. A cocktail will cost from 3 EUR. But you can also meet it for 10 EUR: the cooler and more sophisticated the name, the more expensive the drink will be.
In institutions you are unlikely to meet drunks: all visitors are tourists who come to relax and have a good time.
Clubs and nightlife
With dancing places in Hersonissos it is even easier than with bars. Clubs dance and break away almost everywhere and daily:
- The most stylish place is considered matrix. Come at exactly 00:00, this is the height of the disco.
- There is a club near the port called Bio Bio. Animators work there, who do not let visitors get bored, they constantly hold contests. Every day they have a new entertainment program.
In general, the entrance to the clubs is completely free, some may even offer a free cocktail. True, if eminent DJs perform in the club, then up to 10 EUR can be asked for entry. Face control, one might say, no. People are lured there even on the street and do not look at the outfits at all.
In general, literally at every step you will find places where you can start a dance floor:
- Palm Beach Club,
- New York Beach Club Hersonissos Crete,
- Y.O.L.O. You Only Live Once,
- Cameo,
- Tiger Club.
extreme sports
Diving
Crete is a great place for diving. In the city of Hersonissos there is an excellent dive club Scubakreta. So if you've never dived before, then maybe it's time to start!
Price: if you don’t have a diver’s certificate, then you definitely won’t be able to make a dive on a budget - you will have to take a training course. The cost of the course starts from 265 EUR per person. After completing the course, you will be issued a certificate and diving will be much cheaper for you. If you have a diver's certificate, then diving will cost you from 40 EUR. Agree, the difference is significant, right?
Nikita has a diving certificate, but I don't - that's the reason why we didn't dive in Crete. Therefore, I decided that I would get a diver's certificate in Russia (it's cheaper this way), and then we can dive in different countries together.
How to get there: The reference point to find the Scubakreta Diving Center will be the Nana Beach Hotel.
Souvenirs. What to bring as a gift
So, we bring from Hersonissos as a gift to relatives and friends:
How to move around the city
It seems to me that I write in all articles that legs - best friends for movement. Hersonissos is not big enough to take a taxi, for example. The best thing to do here is take a walk.
All restaurants and shops are located on two main streets (I wrote about this above), so it will not be difficult to walk along one and the other. It is also better to walk along the beaches: this way you can visit all and choose the most suitable for you.
Buses and taxis in Hersonissos are needed to move to neighboring cities and settlements. But more on that below.
Taxi. What features exist
Taxi is not a cheap way to get around. But it happens that there is simply no other way. For example, with small children, you cannot walk long distances, so it is important to know how to use taxi services.
Tourists are advised to use the service Taxi Club. You can always ask the hotel reception to call you a taxi. Or call yourself, here is their phone number: +30 2897 022098. If you need to call a taxi from another locality, then go to any restaurant, hotel or shop - the locals will not refuse to help you call a vehicle.
Note: it is not customary to slow down a taxi on the streets of the city with a raised hand, so it is always better to use your phone.
Price:
- you will be taken to the airport for 37 EUR;
- to the village of Anissaras (it is located very close) for about 15 EUR;
- to the settlement of Kokkini Hani for 20 EUR;
- if you are going for long distances, for example, to the city, you will have to pay about 100 EUR.
Buses
Of public transport, the bus system is the best developed on the island.
So, from Hersonissos you can get to many settlements by bus at a very affordable price. The buses are comfortable, there are no standing places inside, but there are comfortable seats (2 in two rows). The air conditioners work, so during the trip there is a great opportunity to cool off.
Price:
- you will reach Iralion for 3.3 EUR (about 45 minutes drive);
- everything in the direction of Heraklion will cost less. These are such settlements as Kokkini-Khani, Gouves, Gournes, etc. (20-25 minutes drive);
- to Agios Nikolaos - 4.5 EUR (a little over an hour to go);
- to Ierapetra - 8.5 EUR (on the way 1 hour 40 minutes).
Buses run every 20-30 minutes (the schedule can be checked at bus stops). The central stop is located on Main Road Street.
Transport rental
Of course, you can rent a car in Hersonissos. You ask "for how much?". The answer to this question will depend on a number of factors:
- firstly, the season when you rest. In summer, car rental will be more expensive than, for example, in spring or autumn. This is due to the number of tourists.
- secondly, the class of the car. Roughly speaking, the cooler you want a wheelbarrow, the more you have to pay for it.
- thirdly, the period of time for which you are going to rent a vehicle. For example, rent for a day can cost about 40 EUR. Whereas for 5 days you will pay 160.
Therefore, it is most profitable to rent the most ordinary car for more than a day. For about a day, the cost of rent will be 30-40 EUR.
It is best to have both regular and international driving licenses with you to rent a car. On some forums they write that our Russian rights are enough, but it is better to have both options.
When renting a car in Hersonissos, scams sometimes occur, so be careful: do not get too fooled low prices. Many tourists complained that they rent a car for one price, and then they are asked several times more from them, because. call the original price without insurance. Here you can see offers from trusted distributors.
Drivers should keep this in mind:
- Parking is both paid and free. The closer to the city center, the more expensive it will cost.
- Low beam should only be turned on when visibility is poor. It is prohibited to use it during the day.
- Children under the age of three must be seated in a special child seat.
- The car must have a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher.
- 95 gasoline costs 1.5 EUR.
Hersonissos - holidays with children
Yes, Hersonissos is a resort party town, and it may seem that it is better to choose a quieter place with children, but this is absolutely not the case! It is worth going to Hersonissos with children. You should have seen how many vacationers there even with babies! With kids, firstly, you can relax absolutely on any beach: the sea, the sand ... one wonders, what else does your naughty need to be happy? But besides the sea, there are places in the city where you can take your children:
- AquaPlus water park. This water park has more than 20 different slides for children and teenagers. In addition, there is also table tennis, air hockey, billiards - you will definitely find something to do there.
AquaPlus is located on a hill, 7 km from the center of Hersonissos. The view from this place is amazing! The water park is open from Monday to Saturday (Sunday - closed) from 10:00, the last visitors are allowed at 17:15. The water park is open from April to October inclusive. Tickets for adults - 27 EUR, for small children - free of charge, and for those who are from 5 to 12 - 17 EUR. - Aquaworld Aquarium. This aquarium is usually very fond of children (both small and older), and all because there you can touch and feed turtles, look at lizards, iguanas, crocodiles. If you come at 10:30, you will get to feed the python.
This place is located a few steps from the main street of Hersonissos. Just in case, here is the address: Filikis Etirias, 7. If you suddenly get lost, you can ask the locals for directions. An interesting fact about this aquarium: once you buy a ticket, you can visit this place throughout the year. Therefore, the best option would be to buy a ticket for yourself, and then sell it to other tourists traveling with children. A ticket for adults and teenagers costs 8 EUR, for kids - 4 EUR. - Star Beach Water Park. Do not forget about this wonderful beach, because there is a water park that children will visit with pleasure, and adults will relax on sunbeds and drink cocktails at this time! You can be on the territory of the water park completely free of charge, but you will have to pay for riding the slides, but the prices are not catastrophic. For example, you can agree with your child that he will ride one slide a day!
- Eco-Park "Lasinthos" (Lasinthos Eco-Park). If you are going to visit the Lassithi Plateau and the Zeus Cave, then at the same time go to the eco-park (the children will be delighted). A variety of trees grow on an area of 80 hectares. Children in this place are shown how beekeepers work, how local wine and olive oil are made. There is a ceramic and weaving workshop here: a lot of things are given to the children to try to make with their own hands. In the eco-park you can see and approach many animals: geese, pheasants, ponies, badgers and many others. But all tourists admire the kri-kri mountain goat, on the island it is considered a protected animal.
In general, I'm sure children interesting place you will like it! This place is located next to the plateau in the village of St. George.
Hersonissos is considered ancient city Crete. Its name comes from the Greek word for peninsula. The first settlements appeared here in the era of the Cretan-Minoan civilization (about 1500 BC). Studying the past of Hersonissos, archaeologists worked in Anissaras, a place located near the modern temple of Agia Paraskeva, to the west of the city port. They found many rare artifacts of the Bronze Age there - fragments of dishes, tools and jewelry.
During the Roman Empire, the main sea gate of the island, the Port of Tiganis, was located here. Hersonissos was considered so important that he had his own money. On his coins were minted images of Hercules and the patroness of the island of Crete - the goddess Britomartis.
Modern Hersonissos has gained fame among tourists as the unofficial island capital and is considered a noisy and cheerful place, where life is in full swing day and night. There are a lot of restaurants and taverns, Dutch and Irish bars, so the resort town is loved by tourists from England, Holland, Ireland and Germany.
Active nightlife, beach bars, clubs and discos attract many young people to these places. And at the peak of the tourist season (in July and August), Hersonissos becomes a real center of beach and entertainment for youth.
A lot of entertainment has been created at the resort: a mini-golf course, go-karting, an equestrian center, Star Beach amusement park, Labyrinth family park and even a small Aquarium. And for those who want to improve their health during their holidays, two modern medical complexes and an excellent thalassotherapy center are open in Hernosissos.
The resort town consists of several municipal communities formed on the site of coastal villages. Around the port there are modern hotel complexes and small apartments - Limenas Hersonissou. Construction here began in the middle of the last century, and over several decades, a modern coastal resort has grown on the site of a semi-abandoned fishing village, which has become a Mecca for all tourists coming to Crete.
In early Christian times, the port settlement suffered greatly from pirate raids, so most of its inhabitants moved to a safe distance from the bay - about 2 km inland. Here, on a hill, they founded the village of Hersonissos.
Today, the narrow green streets of this small and peaceful village are lined with traditional Cretan houses, two churches, small taverns and cafes. Absolutely everyone likes this place, saturated with national color. Tourists come to Old Hersonissos to admire the great scenery, taste traditional Cretan cuisine and buy souvenirs. In addition, it is not at all difficult to get from the port to the old village on the hill. Walking here takes only 20-25 minutes.
Sights of Hersonissos
From the ancient Roman city, old civil and port buildings, as well as early Christian basilicas, have survived to this day. In some of these buildings fragments of mosaic floors are still visible. In addition, near the village of Potamis, you can see the ruins of an old aqueduct, through which the Romans supplied water to the city. And near the resort supermarket are the remains of the foundation of the ancient Roman theater.
One of the visited attractions of the resort town is the ethnographic museum "Lychnostatis". It is a 15-minute drive from the center of Hersonissos. The museum was established in 1991 and presents the guests the Cretan culture, history, nature and folk art.
Unique exhibits are exhibited in the open air and in several buildings. Here you can see the traditional house of the inhabitants of Crete, a shepherd's hut, a windmill, looms, potter's wheels, a herb garden, as well as presses that are used to press olive oil and wine.
The museum is open daily, except Saturday, from 9.00 to 14.00. On ordinary days, a ticket here costs 6 euros (for children under 12 years old - 2 euros), and on Wednesdays - 12 euros, because on this day the museum hosts a tasting of local alcoholic beverages.
In the western part of the port, above the entrance to the famous Skotino cave, stands the miniature white church of Agia Paraskevi. It seems as if this temple grows out of the rock. In the Middle Ages, there was a small chapel built by the Venetians and consecrated in honor of Saint Paraskeva.
Not far from the port, 50 meters from the Spar supermarket, there is a small but very interesting Aquarium, which was opened in 1995. It not only shows tourists the inhabitants of the Mediterranean and Aegean seas, but also conducts work in the reptile rescue center. From April to October, the Aquarium welcomes guests daily from 10.00 to 18.00. And if you come here at 10.30, you can watch how the animals are fed. Entrance ticket to the Aquarium for adults costs 6 euros, for children - 4 euros.
Many guests of the resort make an interesting trip on tourist "trains" that start from the city port. A shorter route takes 2 hours and goes past the port, along the waterfront to Old Hersonissos and back. "Compositions" on it recover every half an hour. A trip along this route will cost adults 10 euros, and children - 6 euros. It is convenient that you can get off at any of the stops, and then continue on the next train. You just need to remember to keep the purchased ticket.
The longer journey from the port starts at 9.00. It takes 5 hours and runs along the sea coast to the resort town of Analipsi and back. A ticket for such a long route costs 20 euros.
Just 4 km from Hersonissos, there is a large modern family park "Labyrinth", which is dedicated to the legendary ancient Greek myth of Theseus. This entertainment complex is especially popular with tourists with children.
The park has an intricate maze, mini-farm, pony riding, archery, mini-golf course, mini-quad bikes and a real pottery workshop. The "Labyrinth" is open from 10.00 to 20.00. On weekends, the park closes 2 hours later. Entrance ticket for adults costs 8 euros, for children aged 4 to 12 - 5 euros. And kids under 4 years old can get here for free.
Regular bus service runs through Hersonissos between Heraklion and Agios Nikolaos, so from the resort town it is easy to independently make excursions to almost any corner of the island, for example, to Heraklion to see the Palace of Knossos, the Historical Museum and the Venetian fortress, as well as to Lassithi and Rethymno.
From the port of Hersonissos, vacationers are offered boat trips with a visit to the small resort town of Sissi or to the Dragon Island - Dia. In addition, fascinating sea excursions are organized for tourists on the small ships Nemo and Poseidon. They have a glass bottom through which you can observe the life of marine life.
Beaches and water parks
Of course, rest in Hersonissos is, first of all, beach holiday. And, what is nice, you do not need to pay for entry to any of the beaches. The central and largest beach of Hersonissos stretches west from the five-star Creta Maris hotel. It has several sports equipment rentals, water sports centers, restaurants, cafes and a variety of beach activities. Renting two sun loungers and an umbrella will cost 5-6 euros here.
No less full of entertainment is the narrow Star Beach, which covers a small White sand. This beach is always crowded and often hosts popular foam parties. The well-equipped Drepanos beach near the Nana Beach Hotel, which is located in the east of Hersonissos, is also popular.
The only nudist beach is located in Anissare, 2 km northwest of the port, at Cape Sarandaris. The seabed is rocky. And the beach itself resembles a stone slab with patches of sand and pebbles. It is not equipped, and a nearby road prevents privacy.
Local water parks are considered the best on the island and the most favorite entertainment among vacationers. A small "Star Beach Waterpark" is located in the eastern part of the resort town, and a slightly larger water entertainment center "Aqua Splash" is in the northwest of Hersonissos.
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Where to eat
During the summer tourist season in Hersonissos, many taverns do not close in the evening, but work until the morning. The price for one dish in them starts, as a rule, from 3 euros. And you can eat well for 10-15 euros. It is convenient that almost everywhere in the resort the menus are duplicated in Russian.
Many inexpensive restaurants and cafes are open right on the main street of Hersonissos. Restaurants along the seashore are usually more expensive. But a more comfortable atmosphere reigns here, and the choice of Cretan cuisine is much larger. Portions in any tavern in the city are not small, and the chefs of the establishments often add desserts, fruits or ice cream to the order as a gift for guests.
shopping
Prices in Hersonissos are lower than in Heraklion. Here you can buy high-quality leather goods, relatively inexpensive fur coats and jewelry. There are a lot of fur shops in the resort town, and most of them are located on the main street - along the Old National Road, as well as in the port area. Distinctive feature Hersonissos is that almost all local shopping establishments do not close until midnight.
When purchasing a fur coat in Hersonissos, you should not pay attention to the obviously overpriced price tag. Almost always you need to bargain, and it is better to negotiate discounts with the owner of the store, as sellers give up a maximum of 10-15% of the price. It is also convenient that in each fur boutique you can arrange delivery or pick up the purchased fur coat at the end of the holiday.
Other purchases in the resort are made both in small shops and in supermarkets, the largest of which are the Spar and Select shopping centers. In large shopping malls you can buy clothes and shoes of the world's leading brands, souvenirs and a wide variety of products. Only the famous Feta cheese is offered here at least 12 varieties, and they cost from 6 to 12 euros per 1 kg. In supermarkets, a 0.7 liter bottle of wine will cost 2-3 euros. It is curious that for this money in small family stores you can buy 1.5 liters of homemade wine.
Souvenirs
Traditionally, travelers from Hersonissos try to bring souvenirs related to the theme Ancient Greece. These are picturesque ceramics, figurines of Greek and Roman gods, elegant vases of local production, as well as home textiles. Carpets made from goat and sheep wool, authentic handmade jewelry and paintings by Cretan artists are in great demand among tourists. As souvenirs, many resort guests buy quality Greek cheeses, olives, honey and local wines.
Transport
You can travel around Hersonissos and its suburbs on green buses, a ticket for which costs from 1.5 euros for short distances, regardless of direction. In addition, it is easy to rent a car, scooter, ATV or bicycle at the resort.
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How to get there
international Airport Nikos Kazantzakis is located in Heraklion and is 25 km away from the resort town. From Russia, both regular and charter flights fly here. There are taxis and buses from the airport to Hersonissos. A taxi ride will cost 50 euros.
By bus, the resort can only be reached with a transfer. First, by bus number 1 you need to get to the bus station of the city of Heraklion (0.8 euros). Buses to it leave every quarter of an hour from 06.00 to 01.00. In Heraklion, you should take a bus to Hersonissos. He reaches the resort in 45 minutes, and a ticket for it costs 3.8 euros.
An old national road passes through Hersonissos. And the main street of the resort, bearing the name of Eleftherios Venizelos, is her component. Even faster to the city can be reached on the new national road. But in order to get to the resort itself, you need to follow the signs to turn onto one of the exits to Hersonissos.
Hersonissos is a resort located in the northern part of the Greek island of Crete. It is known as the capital of Greek tourism and a great place for youth holidays, where noisy and carefree fun continues all night long.
The city has a huge accumulation of various entertainment venues, where tourists from all over the world have fun 24 hours a day. This resort is not for quiet family joys, although there is a place for couples with children.
Around 1500 B.C. here was the ancient settlement of the Minoan era Anisaras, which left a lot of cultural, historical and archaeological monuments and sights shown to vacationers.
Hersonissos has an excellent geographical location: it is located in an oasis on the shores of the Aegean Sea, surrounded by mountains that protect it from winds and sudden changes in air temperature.
There is a wonderful mild Mediterranean climate, allowing tourists to relax in this resort from April to November. The air temperature in July does not rise above +30C, there is no exhausting heat, and the sea has a temperature of about +25C for half a year.
The main attractions of Hersonissos
This famous ancient palace is located 30 km from Hersonissos. It was once inhabited by King Minos, the son of Zeus. According to ancient Greek myths in this palace 3.5 thousand years ago was the famous Labyrinth of the Minotaur.
At that time it was a very complex structure, the palace has about a thousand rooms, a sewerage system. This is one of the most ancient sights of Hersonissos and all of Greece, loved by tourists and locals.
If you are wondering what museums to see in Hersonissos in Crete, then go to Lychnostatis, it is located on the outskirts of the city. This is a great place to learn about the history of the city and Crete in general.
In Lychnostatis you can visit several museums at once and learn the procedure for creating many Cretan goods: yarn, leather, mills, looms, etc. A real old village with a chapel and a small garden is organized here.
This is a wonderful natural landmark of Hersonissos, Crete and all of Greece, which can be viewed completely free of charge. The length of the cave is just over 150 m, the width is about 40 m, and the height is about 10 m.
Here you can see several underground halls, where beautiful stalactites and stalagmites have been growing for many thousands of years. The cave will be interesting to visit with children. To inspect it, you only need a flashlight.
When deciding what to see in Hersonissos in Crete, be sure to visit the local water park with your children, next to which you will find a spa area, a beautiful beach, water sports facilities, many bars, taverns and restaurants.
Aquapark Zvezda Plyazh is the property of the hotel of the same name. This is a great place where children and their parents can use local attractions during the day, and in the evening, young people will be happy to relax on them along with beer and modern music.
A great place in the city where you can explore the life of various underwater inhabitants, reptiles, amphibians, etc. together with your baby. In Hersonissos there is something to see on your own, with children or friends.
Here you can stroke and feed a python, a snake or a sea turtle, watch an iguana walk. It will be very interesting for children to see how other marine inhabitants are fed until noon.
It will be interesting for lovers of antiquity to go to the small village of Sissi with a guide or on their own, in order to see near Hersonissos how people lived here in the Middle Ages and in the New Age.
Once the village of Sissi was the port of Hersonissos, today it is an extremely picturesque place on the seashore, where you can stroll along the ancient narrow streets, sit in a local tavern, taste delicious dishes from freshly caught fish, etc.
Horse riders can go to this stable to enjoy once again the joy of communicating with horses. There are qualified instructors here, they will teach even beginners how to ride.