Attractions Chersonissos and Crete

Chersonissos is widely considered the unofficial capital of tourism on the islands. This place is famous for its drive, fun and noise, incendiary dances that never cease. But it also has its disadvantages - for a quiet and family holiday it will be better to choose another resort. In this place you can find exquisite restaurants, fashionable boutiques, souvenir shops, discos, nightclubs and, of course, attractions. Chersonissos at the same time is not very rich in them.

The city is famous for its wide coast, which is a strip of bars and restaurants, mostly Irish and Dutch. Therefore, the main number of tourists of this city are Irish, English, Dutch and Germans.

Attractions Chersonissos

Every year the popularity of this resort increases, due to which the number of all kinds of entertainment is growing. On the map of Crete, the city of Chersonissos has an incredibly convenient location:

• 20 km towards the south - and you will reach the plateau of Lassithi. Here you can admire the stunning scenery, and also go to the cave, in which, according to old beliefs, the all-powerful Zeus was born;
• 25 km to the west you can appreciate the attractions of Chersonissos and Heraklion;
• Having traveled to the east 25 km, you will find yourself in the town of Agios Nikolaos, where you can learn about the ancient traditions and peculiarities of Greek culture.

Therefore, by renting a car or using local transport, you can see the main attractions of Chersonissos within a few days. The architecture of the city was imprinted on the famous ancient Greek culture.

Going to rest in Chersonissos, its sights should be studied from visiting the Palace of Knossos, one of the most famous historical monuments of the island. Ancient legends say that it is here that the famous labyrinth of the Minotaur is located.

Each person will be interested in excursions that take place on the island of Crete. Chersonissos, whose attractions can be traveled around the day, is no exception. A wonderful trip will be for you to visit on about. Santorini, which is one of the best for a holiday in the whole of Europe.

Also this city is famous all over the world for its unique plants - oleander, bougainvillea and many others. It sinks in the rich green of olive groves and lush vineyards. In addition, in this place you can get lost among date palms, cypresses, pines and oaks. Here you can see the flowering of tulips, irises, almonds and poppies.

Hersonissos is the youth capital of the island of Crete. Active nightlife has made it the main party and music city of the whole island. Sometimes it seems that this town does not sleep never - fun begins here after dinner, ending only in the morning. The main number of tourists who visited this place, dream to come back here even once.

The clubs of the city are located along the whole coast, besides, their incredible amount is also in its central part. The most popular and popular nightlife is Camelot, Amnesia, NRG and Tiger.