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Watercity Waterpark Crete
Watercity Waterpark, located on the island of Crete in Greece, is a fun and exciting water park. It features a wide variety of water attractions, including slides, wave pools, and lazy rivers, suitable for visitors of all ages. The park has several dining areas offering delicious local and international cuisine. With comprehensive safety measures in place, visitors can enjoy water activities with full protection. Watercity is a must-visit entertainment destination for families, friends, and tourists vacationing in Crete, offering a perfect way to cool off and enjoy a refreshing experience.Gouves · 5.6km from downtown
Dinosaur Park
Heraklion Prefecture · 9.3km from Hersonissos
Acqua Plus
Acqua Plus Water Park is located on the island of Crete, Greece, approximately 5 kilometers from Hersonissos, and receives over 100,000 visitors annually. Built against the mountains, the park boasts beautiful scenery and natural cool breezes, and is divided into two major areas for adults and children, with more than 50 slides and amusement facilities. Signature attractions include the Extreme Kamikaze speed slide, Black Holes slide, and Tsunami slide. There are also a lazy river, hydrotherapy pool, and a water play area specially designed for toddlers. The park features an "Eden" garden with native and exotic plants, providing a beautiful environment. The park places great emphasis on safety and service, with professional lifeguards and on-site doctors, and uses a cashless bracelet system and efficient queue management.Hersonissos · 3.8km from downtown
Minoan Palace of Malia
The Royal Palace of Maria is located 3 kilometers east of the city of Maria. It is the only cultural site north of the east coast of Heraklion. The Palace of Maria includes a palace complex and a town, and is interested in the Minoan Dynasty. people can come and visit.Vrachasi · 9.8km from Hersonissos
Potamos Beach
Hersonissos · 9.1km from downtown
Knossos Palace
Knossos Palace, located in northern Crete, Greece, is a significant symbol of Minoan civilization. This ancient palace was built around 2000 BC and served as the political, economic, religious, and cultural center of the Minoan dynasty. The grand palace complex spans a vast area, centered around a courtyard with numerous rooms and intricate corridors, earning it the nickname "the Labyrinth." Visitors can admire the well-arranged palace architecture, as well as exquisite reliefs and frescoes that vividly showcase the Minoan civilization's craftsmanship and unique aesthetics. Among the palace ruins, visitors can also discover precious artifacts such as pottery, gold and silver crafts, and clay tablets inscribed with Minoan script—testaments to the prosperity and splendor of this ancient culture. Additionally, structures like the open-air theater, storerooms, and ceremonial sites highlight the Minoans' remarkable achievements in politics, economy, and religion. Knossos Palace is not just an important archaeological site but also a window into the mysterious world of Minoan civilization. Here, visitors can travel through time, experiencing the charm of ancient culture and the profound depth of human civilization. For history and culture enthusiasts, Knossos Palace is undoubtedly an unmissable destination.Heraklion Prefecture · 20.7km from Hersonissos
Labyrinth Park
Heraklion Prefecture · 3.8km from Hersonissos
Old Chersonisos Center
Hersonissos · 1.9km from downtown
Skotino Cave
Gouves · 1.6km from downtown
Cave of Diktaion Andron
Lasithi · 17.8km from Hersonissos
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Morosini Fountain (Liontaria)
Heraklion · 23.4km from Hersonissos
Roman Fountain
Limenas Chersonisou · 668m from downtown
Oia
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Santorini
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Lion Square
Heraklion · 23.4km from Hersonissos
Three Bells of Fira
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Fira
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Red beach
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View of Alefkandra (Little Venice)
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Chania
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What travellers say about Hersonissos
NickSpl14 February 2026
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Everything was working. It was exactly like the pictures! Also, the personnel was very kind and accomodating.
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GKW27 November 2023
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A very interesting place to visit. Easy to walk round and lots to see and read. It wasn't too busy either. We went on a Wednesday
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