LocationHersonissos is a modern seaside town, 25km east of Heraklion. Hersonissos is a terrific tourist location, as it combines great , fully-organised golden beaches with history which every visitor is advised to discover. In Hersonissos everyone finds something that attracts him.
Of course Hersonissos is more than a famous tourism attraction. Archaeological sites and monuments that enrich the town and denotes the vast history of the place. During the ancient times, Hersonissos was an important trading center. The today's town is built over the the ruins of the ancient town and the port is the old roman port. The visitor is able to admire the roman fountain with the mosaics, the ancient theater, the ruins of the roman waterfront and the ancient fishtanks, as well as the paleochristian basilica with the mosaic floors. Very fascinating is also the visit at the folklore art museum "Lychnostatis" which gives the oportunity to the visitor to learn more about the traditional life of Crete Hersonissos is a place that actually offers everything and will never dissapoint you. It's the ideal choice for unforgettable holidays.
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Hersonissos is a town full of life, which never sleeps. Enjoy the natural beauty, the sea and the sun. Enjoy water sports, scuba diving, mountain bike, paragliding as well as golfind in the largest and most modern golf course of Greece. Regarding the night-times, the entertainment never stops. The music, the dance, the fun never stops till the first morning sun at the numerous clubs and pubs of the town as Hersonissos is widely known for its intense night-life