Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos
Aquarium · Gournes (near Hersonissos)
One of the largest and most impressive aquariums in Europe, showcasing the marine life of the Mediterranean Sea.
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Plan a free trip to HersonissosUpdated: 2026-10-15
Hersonissos is a vibrant resort town in Crete, Greece, famous for its beautiful beaches, lively nightlife, and numerous entertainment options. Come enjoy sun, sea, unforgettable parties, and activities for the whole family.
Things to do in Hersonissos include Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos, Port of Hersonissos, Elounda Village. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
One of the largest and most impressive aquariums in Europe, showcasing the marine life of the Mediterranean Sea.
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A lively promenade with restaurants, cafes, and shops, a starting point for boat trips and cruises.
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Get up close with a variety of marine creatures and reptiles, including the chance to touch some, an educational and fun experience for all ages.
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Agia Pelagia Beach is a popular seaside resort located in a picturesque amphitheatric bay, 23 km northwest of Crete's capital city of Heraklion. Formerly a tiny fishing village, it was also a place for the residents of nearby Achlada village to grow their crops.
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Lyctus, an ancient Greek city, was a major settlement on Crete during the Classical and Roman periods. Its ruins, located near the modern village of Lyttos, offer a fascinating glimpse into the island's rich history.
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Knossos Palace is a legendary destination celebrating the rich Minoan heritage of ancient Crete. The expansive site showcases striking stone architecture, grand courtyards, and vibrant frescoes that bring mythology and antiquity to life.
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Malia is a Minoan and Mycenaean archaeological site located on the northern coast of Crete in the Heraklion area. It is about 35 kilometers east of the ancient site of Knossos and 40 kilometers east of the modern city of Heraklion. The site lies about 3 kilometers east and inland from the modern village of Malia. It was occupied from the middle 3rd millennium BC until about 1250 BC. During the Late Minoan I period it had the third largest Minoan palace, destroyed at the end of the Late Minoan IB period. The other palaces are at Hagia Triada, Knossos, Phaistos, Zakros, and Gournia. It has been excavated for over a century by the French School of Athens and inscriptions of the undeciphered scripts Cretan hieroglyphs, Linear A, and the deciphered script Linear B have been found there.
Plan HersonissosHere is what 3 days in Hersonissos look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.
The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.
Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos, Port of Hersonissos, Elounda Village, Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre, Agia Pelagia Beach, Lyctus and 9 more. Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos: One of the largest and most impressive aquariums in Europe, showcasing the marine life of the Mediterranean Sea.
Day 1: Star Beach, Koutouloufari Village, Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre. Day 2: Old Hersonissos, Lychnostatis Open Air Museum, Saint Paraskevi Church, Port of Hersonissos. Day 3: Sarantadari Beach, Limanakia Beach.
The itinerary for Hersonissos runs through Near Hersonissos, Central Hersonissos and Heraklion.
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