Hersonissos, on the north coast of Crete, has developed into a very popular resort even though the atmosphere
is lacking authentic Greek character. What the resort lacks in character it more than compensates with excellent facilities ensuring visitors of a holiday to remember. Hersonissos has a number of beautiful sandy beaches as well as sheltered coves both sandy and pebbly. There are wide-ranging opportunities for participating in water sports from jet skiing to banana boating and from fishing to snorkelling. HERSONISSOS Crete is a cosmopolitan centre offering sun, sand and sea as well as a lively nightlife. Visitors will find a wide range of excellent accommodation, numerous leisure activities and a nightlife that is renowned for its verve and vitality. The most popular time to visit Hersonissos is in the summer. The season extends from Easter to October when the temperature range is from twenty to thirty degrees. Beautiful beaches with safe bathing attract families with small children and water sports with varying degrees of excitement appeal to adults of all ages.
Leisure activities in the area include the Star Beach Waterpark, go-karting and horse riding. There are restaurants and tavernas in Hersonissos serving a wide variety of food and catering for most tastes.
