Best things to do in Hersonissos Town in 2024: Activities and Attractions

Best Things to do in Hersonissos Town from Crete Island
Hersonissos Town

Hersonissos, Crete’s vibrant hub, offers an exciting array of activities that cater to every type of visitor. Stroll along the bustling harbour, the beating heart of the town, where the day’s catch is reeled in amongst a lively atmosphere of beach bars and cafes. The town is dotted with a variety of dining options, from authentic Cretan tavernas to contemporary eateries, ensuring every meal is an event in itself. For those seeking a quieter experience, the nearby traditional villages of Piskopiano and Koutouloufari provide a tranquil escape just minutes away, offering a taste of Crete’s serene beauty.

When the sun sets, Hersonissos transforms into Crete’s summer nightlife capital, boasting an unforgettable party scene. Dance the night away in one of the many nightclubs, or sip on inventive cocktails at a beachfront bar. It’s the perfect place to make new friends and indulge in the joyous spirit of the island. For more serene nights, the charming backstreets offer quaint spots for a more intimate evening. For a comprehensive guide to making the most of your stay, see below for more things to do in Hersonissos.

Where Hersonissos Town is

Best things to do in Hersonissos Town in 2024 is located at Hersonissos Town. The map below shows the exact spot; Google Maps and Waze give turn-by-turn directions.

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Top activities in Hersonissos Town

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Alar Dinner-Show

Βόρειος Οδικός Άξονας Κρήτης, 700 14 Chersonesos Irakliou, Greece · 1.5 km away

4.7 (20)rated 4.7 out of 5 from 20 reviews

Alar Dinner Show runs a purpose-built theatre on the north-coast road near Hersonissos, staging two productions…

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Mini-Train City Highlights Tour

Hersonissos · 2.1 km away

3.8 (96)rated 3.8 out of 5 from 96 reviews

Explore Chersonissos while riding a mini tourist train. Roll past the picturesque old town, two beaches,…

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Lychnostatis Open Air Museum

Lychnostatis Open Air Museum · 2.2 km away

4.9 (47)rated 4.9 out of 5 from 47 reviews

Every Wednesday from July to October, the Lychnostatis open-air museum near Hersonissos runs a grape feast…

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Jet Boat Tour with Snorkeling

Malia · 7.5 km away

4.8 (311)rated 4.8 out of 5 from 311 reviews

Embark on an adrenaline-pumping tour aboard an innovative jet boat combining boat and plane technology. Glide…

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Stay in Hersonissos Town

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Lemar Luxury Apartments

Kapodistriou 8 kapodistria 8 · 0.1 km away

4.7rated 4.7 out of 5

Situated in Hersonissos, 200 metres from Limenas Hersonissou Beach and 200 metres from the centre, Lemar…

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Swim in Beaches near Hersonissos Town

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Hersonissos beaches

Hersonissos beaches · 0.2 km away

Hersonissos, a bustling tourist hotspot in Crete situated just 28km to the east of Heraklion, is…

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Sarandaris coves

Sarandaris coves · 1.6 km away

The tranquil beaches of Hersonissos Coves, also known as Limanakia, are located 27km east of Heraklion,…

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Drapanos beaches

Drapanos beaches · 2.3 km away

Living on the island of Crete, about 28km east of Heraklion, you’ll find the popular tourist…

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Anissaras beaches

Anissaras beaches · 2.7 km away

Located 21km east of Heraklion and west of Cape Sarandaris, the tranquil resort of Anisaras is…

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Analipsis beaches

Analipsis beaches · 4.4 km away

Analipsi, or Ascension, is a village situated 20km to the east of Heraklion and is named…

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Aposelemis beach

Aposelemis beach · 5.8 km away

The Aposelemis River, situated 19km east of Heraklion, between Analipsi and Gouves, is a significant wetland…

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Malia Beach Crete

Malia beach · 6.9 km away

Malia beach is a long, lively sandy beach on the north coast of Crete, about 35…

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Explore Archaeological Sites near Hersonissos Town

Ancient Lyktos

Ancient Lyktos · 12 km away

Ancient Lyktos is a ruined Cretan city near the settlement of Xidas, inland from the north…

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Minoan Settlement of Kastelli

Minoan Settlement of Kastelli · 13 km away

At Kastelli Pediada, we encounter remnants of a settlement that thrived during the Minoan Era and…

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Ancient Amnisos

Ancient Amnisos · 17 km away

On the eastern side of the expansive Karteros bay lies the small hill of Paleochora, which…

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Visit the Monasteries near Hersonissos Town

Monastery of Kera Eleousa

Monastery of Kera Eleousa · 8.4 km away

Located adjacent to the village of Voritsio, the Kera Eleoussa Monastery falls under the jurisdiction of…

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Kallergis Monastery near Kasteli

Kallergis Monastery near Kasteli · 10 km away

Located southeast of Smari village and approximately 35km east of Heraklion and 4km north of Kastelli,…

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St John Monastery in Anopolis

St John Monastery in Anopolis · 12 km away

Located not far from Heraklion, the monastery of St. John Theologos (John the Apostle) in Anopolis…

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Kera Kardiotissa Monastery

Kera Kardiotissa Monastery · 12 km away

Kera Kardiotissa Monastery stands 50 km southeast of Heraklion, in a forested part of the North…

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St. George Selinaris monastery

St. George Selinaris monastery · 14 km away

4.7rated 4.7 out of 5

St George Selinaris is a men’s monastery inside the Selinari gorge in eastern Crete, close to…

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Panagia monastery, Sgourokefali

Panagia monastery, Sgourokefali · 16 km away

Constructed in 1989 by nun Irene Papastefanakis, the Monastery has been functioning as a hermitage since…

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Go hiking to the nearby gorges

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Aposelemis Gorge

Aposelemis Gorge · 5.1 km away

The Aposelemis Canyon, also known as the longest and most significant geological canyon in the northern…

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Agia Anastasia Gorge

Agia Anastasia Gorge · 11 km away

The Agia Anastasia Gorge commences from Kenourgio Horio in the Pediada Province (at an elevation of…

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Embasa Gorge

Embasa Gorge · 11 km away

The Embasa Gorge, also known as Apotyposi, begins its journey from the village of Kato Kera…

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Roza Gorge

Roza Gorge · 12 km away

Roza Gorge, a branch of the larger Ambelos Gorge, originates near the Panagia Kera Kardiotissa Monastery…

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Selinaris Gorge

Selinaris Gorge · 14 km away

Located approximately 45km east of Heraklion and 21km west of Agios Nikolaos, the Gorge Sellinari is…

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Astrakiano Gorge

Astrakiano Gorge · 18 km away

The Astrakiano and Kounaviano canyons are two verdant gorges that converge near Skalani village and empty…

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Kounaviano Gorge

Kounaviano Gorge · 19 km away

The Kounaviano gorge, known for its lush vegetation, is the greenest canyon in the entire Heraklion…

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Maliaris Gorge

Maliaris Gorge · 21 km away

The Maliaris Gorge, which originates near the Peronides village, travels west of the Souvlos village where…

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Dine at the Best Restaurants in Hersonissos Town

Have a Drink at Bars in Hersonissos Town

Players Bar

Agias Paraskevis 4, Limenas Chersonisou 700 14, Greece · 0.0 km away

4.6rated 4.6 out of 5
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Y.O.L.O Bar

Λιμήν Χερσονήσου Πεδιάδος, Kastroy 1, Limani, Chersonisos 700 14, Greece · 0.1 km away

4.5rated 4.5 out of 5
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Malibu

Agias Paraskevis 43, Limenas Chersonisou 700 14, Greece · 0.2 km away

4.2rated 4.2 out of 5
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Have a Coffee and Breakfast at a Cafes in Hersonissos Town

Pegasus

Koutouloufari 700 14, Greece · 1.1 km away

4.4rated 4.4 out of 5
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Museums in Hersonissos Town

Omalia Olive Press

Αγίας Μαρίνας, Malia 700 07, Greece · 8.7 km away

4.9rated 4.9 out of 5

The Omalia Olive Press, a family-run business since 1925, is situated in Agias Marinas, Malia. This…

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CRETAquarium Thalassokosmos

Gournes Gouvon 715 00, Greece · 10 km away

4.5rated 4.5 out of 5

CRETAquarium, also called Thalassokosmos, is the public aquarium at Gournes on the north coast of Crete,…

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