Hersonissos Municipality

Water parks and attractions in Hersonissos Municipality

Water Parks & Aquatic Attractions

This collection features major aquatic and recreational sites near Hersonissos and Heraklion. Cretaquarium in Gournes showcases Mediterranean marine life through dozens of tanks, while Aquaworld focuses on rescued reptiles and local sea creatures. The region's two primary water parks, Water City in Anopolis and Acqua Plus near the Crete Golf Club, provide extensive slide systems and themed pools. For land-based recreation, Astra Mini Golf offers an 18-hole course with various obstacles and evening lighting.

Water Parks & Aquatic Attractions — Map

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Cretaquarium

Cretaquarium or Thalassocosmos is a public aquarium located near the town of Gournes in Crete, Greece, 15 km east of the city of Heraklion.

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Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre

Aquaworld Aquarium is a natural history museum in Hersonissos, Heraklion, Crete, Greece.

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Water City Waterpark

Located in Anopolis, this park features over 30 water attractions, including multiple swimming pools, high-speed slides, and wave machines.

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Acqua Plus

Situated near Hersonissos, this park features a garden setting with a variety of slides, including a 14.5-meter-high drop and a long lazy river.

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Astra Mini Golf

An 18-hole miniature golf course located in Hersonissos, featuring various obstacles and evening lighting for night play.

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