Hersonissos is one of the most popular Cretan seaside resorts, in the area of ​​Heraklion, with plenty of restaurants and tourist shops. The port of Hersonissos was built on top of an ancient Roman port and up to this day some of its ruins are visible in certain places under the sea. Nowadays, Crete is considered to be the largest and most popular island of Greece and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean. It is one of the most popular Greek holiday destinations and 15% of the total arrivals in the country are made through the city of Heraklion.

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Knossos, the most important center of the Minoan Civilization, is the largest Minoan archaeological site ever discovered in Crete. According to tradition, it was the base of King Minos. The fascinating myths of the Labyrinth with the Minotaur and Daedalus with Icarus are connected with the site of the palace of Knossos.


Only 10 minutes from Hersonissos, the ground-breaking airport of Kastelli is expected to be ready by 2027, with a runway length of 3.2 km. It will be the first airport in the country with a check-in island design and will adopt the strategy of reducing of energy consumption and carbon footprint.


Gavdos is a small island of 30 sq.m. of unique beauty in the south of Crete. It is known for its wild beauty and impressive areas with cedars. In the mainland it is worth visiting the Lighthouse of Gaudos, the Venetian Castle, the Folklore Museum, the carved tombs in Lavrakas and the Chair of Gavdos.