Hersonissos Must-Sees

Hersonissos features a mix of historical sites and family attractions. The region is home to the Minoan settlement of Karfi and the Byzantine Keras Kardiotissas Monastery. Cultural insights are found at the Lychnostatis Open Air Museum, while marine and reptile life are displayed at Cretaquarium and Aquaworld. Natural landmarks include the multi-level Skotino cave, and the Acqua Plus water park offers extensive recreational facilities. These sites highlight the area's archaeological importance and diverse leisure options.

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.

Lychnostatis Open Air Museum

The ultimate insight into Cretian daily life - see the traditional crafts, accomodation and much more in this intimate family-run museum.

Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre

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

Acqua Plus

Extensive water park featuring a variety of slides, pools, and landscaped gardens.

Karfi

Karfi is an archaeological site high up in the Dikti Mountains in eastern Crete, Greece.

Karfi

The latest discovered city of the Minoan culture on quite a steep hill. Very peaceful place, not many come to visit.

Skotino cave

One of Crete's largest caves, historically used as a sacred cult site from the Minoan to Roman eras, featuring four distinct levels and large stalactites.