The region of Hersonissos is - not by chance - one of its most popular resorts Crete. An area with important attractions, wonderful landscapes, traditional villages, excellent cuisine and welcoming people, waiting for you to meet them!
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The wonderful Lassithi Plateau is located about 25km south of Malia and 70km west of Heraklion city. Located in a peaceful and fertile region, it is surrounded by the wild peaks of Dikti and several smaller plateaus. The altitude ranges from 800 to 850m, making Lassithi one of the few residential insular areas in the Mediterranean at such high altitude.
The impressive cave of Zeus, the Diktaean Cave, is located above the village Psychro in Lassithi Plateau at an altitude of 1025m. In Psychro there is plenty of parking space, with plenty of restaurants nearby. Two paths leading to the cave start from the parking area. The easiest path is the left one, because in the right path (the oldest) the stones are worn by thousands of tourists and are slippery. The route to the cave is magnificent as the view to the Lassithi Plateau is breathtaking
The Palace of Knossos is the largest (approximately 22,000 sq.m.) and longest-lived (1900-1300 BC) Minoan palace of Crete. In 1450 BC all the palatial centres of Crete, with the exception of Knossos, were destroyed and abandoned. Knossos, however, not only survived but flourished, as attested by the archaeological finds and the tablets in Greek Linear B script from the Palace.
The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is a museum located in Heraklion on Crete. It is one of the greatest museums in Greece[1] and the best in the world for Minoan art, as it contains by far the most important and complete collection of artefacts of the Minoan civilization of Crete. It is normally referred to scholarship in English as "AMH" (for "Archaeological Museum of Heraklion"), a form still sometimes used by the museum in itself. The museum holds the great majority of the finds from Knossos.
The Zakros’ Natural History Museum is located at the Polykentro building, lying along the main road that crosses Epanos Zakros village. The Museum is dedicated to the natural environment of the Sitia Geopark. The flora, fauna, and geology of the area is presented through small dioramas (reconstructions of ecosystems), staffed animals, posters and displays of rocks and fossils
Aquaworld Aquarium has been operating since 1995 by John McLaren and is located very close to the central road of Hersonissos. It was the first aquarium to open in Crete and third in Greece. On the site you will see a small exhibition of fish, reptiles and amphibians
Spinalonga is an island located in the Gulf of Elounda in north-eastern Crete, in Lasithi, next to the town of Plaka. The island is further assigned to the area of Kalydon. It is near the Spinalonga peninsula ("large Spinalonga") – which often causes confusion as the same name is used for both. Today, the uninhabited island is a popular tourist attraction in Crete. In addition to the abandoned leper colony and the fortress, Spinalonga is known for its small pebble beaches and shallow waters.
Matala is located 68km southwest of Heraklion, where the plain Messara meets Asteroussia Mountains. This is one of the most popular tourist destinations of Crete and certainly the most famous beach of south Heraklion prefecture. It is famous for the carved caves in the rocks and the hippies of the ‘70s
The famous lagoon of Balos is located approximately 56km northwest of Chania and 17km northwest of Kissamos, formed between the Cape Gramvousa and the small Cape Tigani and below the range of Platiskinos. Balos is surely the mostly photographed beach in Crete, a very favorite subject of all tourist guides for Greece. It is no coincidence that Prince Charles and Princess Diana visited Balos with their private yacht many years ago.
I loved my stay in Elite Suites. The staff was really kind and helpful, I loved my breakfast and enjoyed the pool and their amazing cocktails in the bar. The room was clean and beautiful and my bed was sooo comfortable. I totally recommend it to anyone who wants to experience the original Greek hospitality. I hope I can come back soon !!
Breakfast was very good, wide selection (although can run low closer to the end as to be expected), situated in a quaint little village not far from the centre of Hersonisos so you can get the lively bustle of a city and relaxation of a village. Very spacious apartment with balcony sea view. Apartment was cleaned everyday and towels replaced. Rooftop bar was also lovely.
Perfectly situated in the centre of Koutouloufari, the apartments and rooms have been recently modernised and the programme of refurbishment will continue through the winter. The staff, especially Dimitris, are fantastic. Friendly, helpful and nothing is too much trouble.