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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

   9 km away

Indulge in a remarkable adventure through the captivating Asterousia Mountains on this full-day luxury safari from Malia. Our journey commences as we traverse the picturesque vineyards of Crete, renowned for their exquisite grape varieties and fine w...

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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 - 4x4 / Jeep Tours in Malia

Experience a unique and unforgettable end to your day at the historical Minoan settlement of Karfi, as you soak in the beauty of the sunset with your loved one, family, or friends. Sit back and enjoy the ride while your knowledgeable guide takes care...

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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 - Boat Tours in Heraklion

The boat trip starts at the port of Hersonissos*. Motor yacht Lagoon power 43 2004 goes to Dia Island. One of the main advantages of a motor yacht is its speed. If with a sailing catamaran the way to Dia Island takes approximately 2 hours, with&...

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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 - Quad biking in Malia

   9 km away

Experience the thrill of quad biking through the picturesque landscapes of Malia, Crete. Explore the stunning Cretan nature, surrounded by olive groves and vibrant colors, as you embark on an impressive off-road route among the vineyards. Arrive at t...

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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 - Trekking | Hersonissos

Join a great jeep tour in Crete and explore the South Eastern region of the island. Visit the amazing Sarakinas Gorge, ascend to Katharo Plateau, and swim in the Libyan Sea at Myrtos.

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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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