Gournes

Around Hersonissos

Heraklion is the heart of Minoan Crete and the island’s busiest region. Knossos and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum are the two places almost everyone visits, and they work well together on one day. In the south, the wide Messara plain holds the palace of Phaistos, the Roman ruins of Gortyna and the famous caves above the bay of Matala. More about Heraklion

824 m

Cretaquarium

One of the largest aquariums in the Mediterranean.

Museums · Hersonissos

1.8 km

Kokkini Chani

Seaside village east of Heraklion, next to a Minoan villa.

All villages & towns · Hersonissos

2.0 km

Kokkini Beach

A small unorganised local beach with views of Dia island and planes landing.

Sandy beaches · Hersonissos

2.0 km

Kokkini Hani Beach

A string of small sandy beaches with lifeguards and shallow, light blue water.

Sandy beaches · Hersonissos

3.0 km

Skotino Cave

A huge cave and ancient Minoan sanctuary.

Caves · Hersonissos

Hidden gem 3.2 km

Minoan Villa of Nirou Chani

A Minoan villa full of ceremonial axes.

Archaeological sites · Heraklion

3.3 km

Kato Gouves

Beach resort on the north coast east of Heraklion.

All villages & towns · Hersonissos

3.5 km

Tobrouk Beach

The eastern end of the long Karteros beach, close to town with beach bars and soft sand.

Sandy beaches · Heraklion

3.6 km

Gouves Beach

A handful of sandy beaches along Kato Gouves, easy and popular with families.

Sandy beaches · Hersonissos

3.7 km

Arena Beach

A sandy beach east of town popular with SUP and kite surfers, with beach bars on one side.

Sandy beaches · Hersonissos