Sailing Holidays in
Chersonisos
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Chersonisos is renowned for its beaches as well as night life. However, there is much more to be seen in this historical and beautiful city. The village of Old Chersonisos was built due to the fear of pirates, and near there, Piskopiano and Koutouloufari overlook the busy resort of Limin Chersonisos.
Places to visit while in Chersonisos include the Lychnostatis, an open air folklore museum, which allows a glimpse of the Cretan folk heritage and AquaWorld Aquarium with samples of the local sea life.
Navigational Aids
Gouvon Harbor at Kato Gouves
Malia Rock Climbing Field
In Malia there are 3 sectors. During the summer It isit is possible to climb even during the hot days due to the shadow that the mountain provides.
Aquarium of Heraklion
Cretaquarium or Thalassocosmos (sea world) is a public aquarium situated near the town of Gournes 15 km east of Heraklion. In the aquarium, there are more than 2,500 Mediterranean and tropic sea creatures and species from 100 different areas.
Tou Ai Giorgi Anchorage at Dia
Hersonissos TownHersonissos is a big town on the north coast of Crete. Widely known as Crete’s party capital, the town attracts thousands of people looking nightlife and vibrant summer parties.
Gouves BeachGouves beach is a sandy beach in front of the tourist resort of Kato Gouves on the high seas of the Cretan Sea. Located 18 km east of Heraklion.
Gournes beach is a sandy beach near the village and tourist resort of Kokkini Hani on the high seas of the Cretan Sea. Located 17 km east of Heraklion.
A number of beaches located adjacent to each other about 5 km from Heraklion. They are well organized beaches with many facilities for swimming and water sports (sunbeds, umbrellas, lifeguards, showers etc).
Kato Gouves beach is a sandy beach in front of the tourist resort of Kato Gouves. Well organized area, close to Heraklion, offering taverns and restaurants, which can meet the needs of visitors.
Kato Gouves (lower Gouves), which is built into the side of small Mt. Ederi, is in 300 meters height, with spectacular view.
Starting from the east is the beach front hotel Drepanos NANA. It is sandy and sheltered from north winds beach.
The beach of Malia is the long sandy beach stretching over 6 kilometers in front of the tourist resort of Malia, on the high seas of the Cretan Sea. Located 37 km east of Heraklion.
Hani tou Kokkini is located 14km east of Heraklion. East of the airport, the old highway goes along the coast.
Stalis beach is a shallow sandy beach front resort of Stalis, on the high seas of the Cretan Sea. Located 33 km east of Heraklion.
Analipsis beach is a sandy beach near the tourist resort of Kato Gouves, on the high seas of the Cretan Sea. Located 20 km east of Heraklion.
Bay Panagia at Dia
Dive Center Creta Maris
The state recognized Dive Center Creta Maris offers to all visitors of Hersonissos and the surrounding area a range of dive opportunities. The instructor team is authorized to conduct scuba diving courses of PADI, CMAS and BARAKUDA.
The Team of CORAL Diving Center consists of multilingual Scuba Diving Instructors, Dive masters and Internship scholars. Each person’s enthusiasm and passion for their profession is a driving force to give all our DC clients the best service possible and to make their Scuba Dives and holidays a memorable experience.