 Hersonissos
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The most popular cosmopolitan resort of Heraklion, located 27 km east of the city. The area is renowned for its tourist infrastructure, featuring modern hotel complexes, and is famous for its vibrant nightlife and the variety of options it offers visitors.
The area has been inhabited since ancient times. On the same site stood the ancient city of the same name, which served as the port of the city of Lyttos. The ruins of the Minoan settlement reveal its historical significance.
Hersonissos Harbor, as the area is officially known, boasts one of the most famous beaches in Heraklion. It is a well-organized beach with the necessary facilities for all kinds of water sports.
Finally, it is worth visiting the water park, which covers an area of 40,000 sq.m. There, you will find swimming pools, water slides, restaurants, cafés, and mini markets.
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