Attractions Chersonissos and Crete

Hersonissos is considered by many to be the unofficial capital.tourism on the islands. This place is famous for its drive, fun and noise, fiery dances that never die down. But it has its drawbacks - for a quiet and family vacation, it would be better to choose another resort. In this place you can find gourmet restaurants, fashionable boutiques, souvenir shops, discos, nightclubs and, of course, attractions. Chersonissos is not very rich in them.

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

Sights Chersonissos

Every year the popularity of this resort increases, so that the number of all kinds of entertainment. On the map of Crete, the city of Hersonissos has an incredibly convenient location:

• 20 km to the south - and you will be taken to the Lassithi plateau. Here you can admire the stunning scenery, as well as go to the cave in which, according to old legends, the all-powerful Zeus was born;
• 25 km to the west, you can appreciate the attractions of Chersonissos and Heraklion;
• driving 25 km to the east, you will find yourself in the town of Agios Nicholas, where you can learn about the ancient traditions and peculiarities of Greek culture.

Therefore, renting a car orUsing local transport, you can see the main sights of Chersonissos in a few days. The ancient Greek culture, which is famous all over the planet, has made a huge imprint on the architecture of the city.

Going on holiday to Chersonissos,Attractions should begin to explore with a visit to the Palace of Knossos, one of the most famous historical monuments of the island. Ancient legends say that this is where the famous labyrinth of the Minotaur is located.

Every person will be interested in excursions,taking place on the island of Crete. Chersonissos, the sights of which you can go round in a day, is no exception. An amazing trip will be for you an excursion on about. Santorini, which is one of the best for holidays in all of Europe.

Also this city is world famous for itsunique plants - oleander, bougainvillea and many others. It is immersed in the rich greenery of olive groves and lush vineyards. In addition, in this place you can get lost among date palms, cypress trees, pines and oaks. Here you can see the flowering of tulips, irises, almonds and poppies.

Chersonissos is the youth capital of the island of Crete.Active nightlife has made it the main rave and musical city of the whole island. Sometimes it seems that this town never sleeps - the fun here begins after lunch, ending only in the morning. The main number of tourists who visited this place, they dream to come back here even once more.

City clubs are located along the coast,besides, there is an incredible amount of them in its central part. Camelot, Amnesia, NRG and Tiger are considered by many to be the best and most popular night spots.