Heraklion: Hersonisos Heraklion

Crete Hersonisos Heraklion: Hersonisos is the best equipped touristy resort of the prefecture of Heraklion. It is located 27 km east of the capital of Crete and has a population of about 4,100 inhabitants. In winter, Hersonissos is a quiet fishing village but in summer it attracts many visitors for its fine beaches and the family atmosphere.

Accommodations of all categories, restaurants, shops of all kinds, popular art shops, bars and night clubs are filling the resort while their number grows every year.