Chersonissos (or Hersonissos) is well known as one of Crete’s liveliest resorts, and there is a wide range of tavernas, shops, cafes, discos and other tourist amenities. Its sand and shingle beach offers a wide variety of water sports.
Nearby on the hillsides the villages of Koutouloufari and Piskopiano however are quieter and offer visitors a much more relaxed and lower key style of holiday.
The neighbouring coastal resort of Stalis has beautiful sandy beaches and a rather laid back atmosphere.
There is a wide choice of nightlife in the neighbouring resorts of Chersonissos and Malia, just a short taxi ride away.
Access
Regular public transportation is available for visiting Hersonissos.
History & Sights
In the site that the harbour of Hersonissos is built today, there was the city of ancient Hersonissos. The Roman Hersonissos had wonderful marble waterfalls.The city was first built during the Minoan times but experienced great prosperity during Roman and early Byzantine period.
Remnants of this period can be seen today in the area of Kastri, on a promontory where excavations have revealed an early Christian basilica.
The ancient city of Hersonissos was irrigated by an aqueduct, ruins of which can be found today at Xerokamares, at the village of Potamies.
Facilities
From the point of recreation there is a wonderful, sandy beach all along the coast, while a number of lovely small coves can be found both to the west at the area of Anissaras as well as to the east near Stalis (Stalida).
There is a variety of modern hotel installations and apartments providing every comfort and offering a wide price range to suite every pocket.
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