449 m
Kokkini Hani Beach
A string of small sandy beaches with lifeguards and shallow, light blue water.
Sandy beaches · Hersonissos
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Kokkini Chani
About
Seaside village east of Heraklion, next to a Minoan villa.
The name means "red inn". Today Kokkini Chani is a small resort along the coast road, and the remains of the Minoan villa of Nirou Chani lie right on its edge.
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
449 m
Kokkini Beach
A small unorganised local beach with views of Dia island and planes landing.
Sandy beaches · Hersonissos
Hidden gem 1.4 km
Minoan Villa of Nirou Chani
A Minoan villa full of ceremonial axes.
Archaeological sites · Heraklion
1.8 km
Gournes
Coastal village east of Heraklion, home of the Cretaquarium.
All villages & towns · Hersonissos
1.8 km
Tobrouk Beach
The eastern end of the long Karteros beach, close to town with beach bars and soft sand.
Sandy beaches · Heraklion
1.9 km
Arena Beach
A sandy beach east of town popular with SUP and kite surfers, with beach bars on one side.
Sandy beaches · Hersonissos
2.3 km
Cretaquarium
One of the largest aquariums in the Mediterranean.
Museums · Hersonissos
4.4 km
Skotino Cave
A huge cave and ancient Minoan sanctuary.
Caves · Hersonissos
4.7 km
Amnissos Beach
A one kilometre stretch of soft sand right next to the airport, calmer than you would expect.
Sandy beaches · Heraklion
Hidden gem 4.8 km
Cave of Eileithyia
Ancient cave of the goddess of childbirth.
Caves · Heraklion
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