Life In The Villas In Hersonissos

One of the most developed areas of Crete, in terms of tourism, has to be Hersonissos, which is located in the northern seafront of the Heraklion district and numbers one of the highest numbers of accommodation suited to tourists, be it hotels, furnished apartments, and of course villas in hersonissos.

Many holiday – makers usually choose one of the many villas in hersonissos mentioned above, and by doing so they have the capability of feeling as if they’re living in a house of their own, since they can book the villa and stay with either a gathering of friends or with members of their extensive family, with outmost flexibility in their daily scheduling. 

As for the location itself, Hersonissos and the surrounding areas offer a variety of beautiful beaches to vacationers, but it is not limited to only that, since it offers access to the remarkable archaeological locations of Knossos, Phaistos, Malia and Gortyna, as well as the magnificent archaeological museum of Heraklion, due to its close proximity to them. 

In addition, with Hersonissos as a starting point, people to access the neighboring district of Lasithi, where they can go sightseeing in the district’s capital, Agios Nikolaos, and the city’s lagoon, the famous town of Elounda and the island of Spinalonga facing it, which once acted as a leper colony. In the district of Rethymno, visitors can walk in the old city of Rethymno and drop by at the villages found on the mountain Psiloritis.

The Ancient City Of Hersonisos

The city of Hersonissos today still has the same name as the ancient city Hersonissos or Herronisos. The place has been inhabited since the Minoan years. It is no wonder since the climate is very good and the natural port created by the hill Kastri was facilitating commerce and sea communication. In Hellenistic times it was used as the main port of the powerful city of Lyttos. Hersonissos used to have its own currency, with the symbol of a ship bow. However, it wasn’t until the Roman occupation that the city grew even more. The degree of advancement is manifested by the ancient buildings that have been discovered at the excavations, such as the early Christian basilicas in Kastri and Agios Nikolaos, tombs with gifts, etc. During the time that the Turks occupied the island, the port was used to supply the rebels. Later on, the products of the area (oil and carob) were exported from Hersonissos.

If the visitor begins from the west side of the coastal road of the area, they shall come across the Cape of Sarantari with the church of Agios Georgios. hersonissos hotels crete After that one can find the bays of Hersonissos, Limanakia, with their beautiful sandy beaches, the cafes and the seaside restaurants. East of that area lies the Kastri hill. Continuing along the hill, one will discover the busy beaches of the eastern Hersonissos along with the big hotels. 

Hersonissos' Famous Nightlife

Greece is world famous for its natural beauty as well as for its nightlife. Of course, specific places of the country attract thousand of tourists every summer and not only Greek and some of these areas are Corfu, Halkidiki, Mykonos, Zakynthos and of course the island of Crete. Crete is a large and almost autonomous place in the southern part of the country and therefore the traveler in this blessed place can enjoy the vacation of his dreams. On the island you can find secluded quiet places for romantic or family vacations, but, of course you can also find busy places with intense nightlife. 

One of them and perhaps the most popular is the Hersonissos in Heraklion. Hersonissos is the most popular tourist destination and the place with the most intense nightlife in Crete so it is an attraction for thousands of young people from all over Europe, mainly from the United Kingdom and the Scandinavian countries. The coastal road of Hersonissos is full of bars and nightclubs of all kinds where one can meet young people from all over the world. Infinite taverns, bars, clubs and of course loud music. One of the most famous clubs in the area is the New York Beach club which is located directly opposite the beach and organizes unforgettable nights with music and drinks and the best djs.

Also popular is Star Beach which is open during the day and has swimming pools, sunbeds and umbrellas and plays loud music while the fun continues until the morning. At Star Beach there is also the possibility for go-kart and bungee jumping. To keep you entertained late at night until dawn there is the club Sensation where the atmosphere gets really crazy under the techno and RnB music. Finally, Tropical Beach club is an open club with pool, sunbeds and outdoor bar that operates in the morning and is ideal to relax and enjoy the hours of the day in Crete.

Of course the choices are endless and do not stop here as competition makes entrepreneurs invest and build exceptional stores and clubs. The peninsula also has many accommodations of all categories for whether he wants to stay and be in the heart of events. But for those who are looking for accommodation a little further from the area of ​​the Hersonissos so that their mornings are calmer and closer in nature and in the traditional culture of Crete there is the village of Koutouloufari where the traveler can find fantastic traditional hotels and villas!villas in hersonissos

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Yes Hersonissos Has A Calm Side!

Some time ago, while reading a tourist magazine, I came across an article dedicated to Crete and specifically to the prefecture of Heraklion. The truth is that I, like the majority, mistakenly consider this city the least beautiful on the island.

So reading this very well written text I was tempted to do my own research via the internet. The information I found and the photos I saw were enough to convince me to visit Heraklion the same summer.

I dedicated the second part of my research to where I will stay. I knew I wanted something special, beautiful, traditional and luxurious. The truth is that the information was millions and in many cases quite misleading. In my disappointment I remembered that an old friend of mine visits the city every summer, a fact that had made a great impression on me since it was not her place of origin.

I contacted her immediately and her answer surprised me. "There are many places to stay in Heraklion, but one in particular will steal your heart". So without a second thought, Galaxy Villas suggested me and without further ado, this year will be the 3rd year I will visit them.

Galaxy Villas is a wonderful resort with completely furnished villa-apartments located in the charming village of Koutouloufari, Hersonnisos Crete, at the foot of the Harakas mountain. hersonissos hotels crete The hotel is located within a magnificent landscape, overlooking the famed Hersonissos bay, and is just 20 minutes from Heraklion's airport and port, Crete's capital.

The place, the people, the facilities, the services and above all the unsurpassed positive energy that exudes impress and take your vacation to another level.