Travel Guide of Hersonissos in Greece by Influencers and Travelers
Hersonissos, also transliterated as Chersonisos and Hersónisos, is a town and a local government unit in the north of Crete, bordering the Mediterranean / Aegean Sea. The town is about 25 kilometers east of Heraklion and west of Agios Nikolaos. What is usually called Hersonissos is in fact its peninsula and harbour. It is part of the Heraklion regional unit. It is situated 25 km from the Heraklion airport and 27 km from the Heraklion port. The seat of the local government unit is the village of Gournes.
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1 - Malia
9 km away
Malia or Mallia is a coastal town and a former municipality in the northeast corner of the Heraklion regional unit in Crete, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Hersonissos, of which it is a municipal unit. It lies 34 kilometres east of Heraklion, the Cretan capital city. The town was the seat of the municipality of Mália.
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2 - Gouves
Gouves is a village and former municipality in the Heraklion regional unit, Crete, Greece. Since the 2011, local government reform it is part of the municipality Hersonissos, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 94.963 km². It lies around 20 km east of Heraklion.
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3 - 4x4 in Malia
7 km away
Experience the stunning natural beauty of South Crete on this exclusive excursion to Lake Zaros and Trypiti beach. You'll embark on an unforgettable off-roading adventure through towering vertical rocks in the spectacular Trypiti gorge, leading to a ...
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4 - Knossos
21 km away
Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and has been called Europe's oldest city. Settled as early as the Neolithic period, the name Knossos survives from ancient Greek references to the major city of Crete.
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5 - Heraklion
21 km away
Heraklion or Iraklion is the largest city and the administrative capital of the island of Crete and capital of Heraklion regional unit. It is the fifth largest city in Greece with a population of 140,730 according to the 2011 census. The population of the municipality was 173,993. The Bronze Age palace of Knossos, also known as the Palace of Minos, is located nearby.
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6 - Boat Tours in Heraklion
The cruise suits best those who want to experience maximum at little time, as well as families travelling with children. This boat excursion is designed for half a day - just enough time to enjoy a sea holiday in Crete. The boat trip starts in the mo...
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7 - Morosini Lions Fountain
22 km away
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8 - Heraklion Archaeological Museum
23 km away
The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is a museum located in Heraklion on Crete. It is one of the greatest museums in Greece and the best in the world for Minoan art, as it contains the most notable and complete collection of artefacts of the Minoan civilization of Crete.
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9 - Quad biking in Malia
Experience the adventure of a lifetime with an unforgettable guided and self-driving Quad tour in Crete! The expert crew will provide you with all the training you need to safely and confidently explore the island's breathtaking landscapes ...
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10 - Elounda
30 km away
Elounda, alternatively transliterated as Elounta or Elouda, is a small town on the northern coast of the island of Crete, Greece. It is part of the municipality of Agios Nikolaos.
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11 - Crete
32 km away
Crete is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, the 88th largest island in the world and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus, and Corsica. It bounds the southern border of the Aegean sea.
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12 - Hot Air Ballooning in Heraklion
14 km away
This program is made for the group of friends and those who want to meet new people. A balloon flight will help you to discover Crete from a new side. We offer you a mini-trip above the breathtakingly beautiful landscape of the Lassithi plateau: famo...
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13 - Spinalonga fortress
33 km away
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14 - Agios Nikolaos
34 km away
Agios Nikolaos or Aghios Nikolaos is a coastal town on the Greek island of Crete, lying east of the island's capital Heraklion, north of the town of Ierapetra and west of the town of Sitia.
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15 - 4x4 / Jeep Tours in Malia
On a Jeep Safari adventure tour in Crete, feel the rush of off-road self-driving. Each vehicle can hold up to four passengers and provides breathtaking views of the island's native plant and animal life. Our professionals will give you thorough instr...
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16 - Agia Varvara
38 km away
Agia Varvara is a suburb in the western part of Athens, Greece.
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