9 Places To Visit In Hersonissos
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1. Star Beach Hersonissos
4 km from city center
Sightseeing
Star Beach is a fun seaside waterpark and beach club in the beautiful spot of Hersonissos, Greece, spread across 4 acres of land. Known for its beach, more than seven swimming pools, water sports, water slides, and even bungee jumping and entertainment, it is a popular tourist destination. The park offers varied activities for visitors of all ages, including music concerts, sports events, and part (Read More)ies.
2. Analipsi Beach
4 km from city center
Beach
Located in the town of Analipsi, on the island of Crete in Greece, Analipsi Beach is a popular tourist destination that stretches for more than 1 km and has a varying width. The beach is rocky as well as sandy and is known for its transparent waters. It is equipped with sun loungers, parasols, with many restaurants and cafes situated nearby. The town of Analipsi is a short distance from the city o (Read More)f Hersonissos and is easily accessible by bus or taxi.
3. Old Chersonisos Center
1 km from city center
Village
Located a mile away from Hersonissos town, Old Hersonissos centre in Old Hersonissos is a small square in this quaint village stone houses and orthodox churches. The vibe is laid back and and the square boasts several taverns. A tourist train running from the square gives you small tour of this little village. You can reach here from Hersonissos town by simply walking uphill for half an hour, or t (Read More)ake. a taxi or a bus.
4. Sarantari Beach
3 km from city center
Beach
Sarantari Beach is a small beach located in Anissaras, near Hersonissos. The beach is nudist-friendly with basic amenities like loungers and umbrellas, a beach restaurant, and toilets. There is plenty of parking nearby and 2 loungers and and umbrella can be rented for EUR 10 in high season. Sarantari Beach is easily accessible by car. You can also walk to the beach.
5. CRETAquarium Thalassokosmos
8 km from city center
Aquarium
CRETAquarium is an amazing experience of witnessing the giant to the small sea creatures of the Mediterranean, altogether, in a large aquarium. The aquarium has 61 different-sized tanks that contain over 2500 species of marine biodiversity, audio, and video presentations available, VR glasses for exploring the aquatic ecosystem, and special “touch pools” for children.
6. Lychnostatis Open-air Museum
5 km from city center
Museum
Lychnostatis Open Air Museum is a private museum established in 1992 based on a private collection owned by Yiorgos Markakis, an ophthalmologist. The museum showcases a variety of artifacts and structures related to Cretan folk tradition, economic activity, culture, and the environment.
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7. Anissaras Main Beach
3 km from city center
Beach
Anissaras Main Beach stretches nearly 1 kilometer in length, though the main section is relatively narrow, ranging from 10 to 20 meters wide. It features bright, sandy shores with rocks and is not suitable for kids. Behind the beach, a few restaurants provide dining options, primarily connected to the hotels. Non-hotel guests might find limited spots for sunbathing as many areas are hotel-specific (Read More).
8. Malia Beach
9 km from city center
Beach
Malia Beach is the main beach of Malia located down the famous Malia Strip. It is often known as Glozanie Beach and packed with beach bars that play ecstatic music, even during the day. The beach is well organised, with lifeguard, sun-loungers, and parasols. An extended beach, known as SUN Beach, is a bit far from Malia center but is perfect for families due to its calmness and child-friendliness. (Read More) A KTEL bus from Hersonissos takes 10 minutes to reach Malia beach.
9. Potamos Beach
10 km from city center
Beach
Potamos Beach is a popular beach but is also calm and peaceful. Situated on the east of the Malia port in Crete, it is named after the Potamos River, a small stream that flows at its eastern end. The 700 m long beach is picturesque with its warm sands and crystalline clear waters. Umbrellas, sunbeds, toilets, showers, and also a few water sporting activities are available here. KTEL buses are most (Read More) convenient to reach this beach from Hersonissos.