Heraklion Crete Map of Crete (Hersonissos) Heraklion Hotel & Travel Information, Sightseeing, Beaches in Crete Greece

The Terra Maris Hotel and the Maris Conference Center is situated in Hersonissos, a beautiful seaside resort situated on the northern coast of the prefecture of Heraklion, Crete. It is celebrated for its stunning sandy beach, which is considered one of the finest beaches in the prefecture of Heraklion Crete, as well as its extremely well-developed tourist infrastructure and sightseeing attractions. On this page, you are provided with a map of Crete and useful travel information about sightseeing and beaches in the prefecture.

Sightseeing in Heraklion (Iraklio) Town, Crete
In the holiday hot spot of Hersonissos, the location of the Terra Maris Hotel and the Maris Conference Center, you have the opportunity to visit some wonderful historical sites, such as the underwater Roman port ruins, the Minoan settlement and the “Lychnostatis” Folklore Museum. Located at close proximity to Hersonissos are the spectacular Minoan Palaces of Knossos, Lyttos and Malia, which will simply take your breath away.

In the capital town of Heraklion, visits to the Archaeological, Ecclesiastical and Historical Museums are a must. The museums are packed with exquisite ancient and religious artifacts of great historical value. A stroll through the town enables visitors to experience its magnificent Venetian aura and to see the Town Walls, the Port and the Morozini Fountain.

Other wonderful Minoan sites of include the Phaestos Palace and the Minoan Cities of Gortyna, Amnissos, Levina and Tylissos, which you can easily reach by bus or car.

We also recommend visiting the traditional village of Archanes to see the magnificent Minoan sites or to hike up Mt. Youchtas. For a ‘taste’ of traditional Crete, a tour of the mountain villages to meet the locals and to immerse yourself in the Cretan culture, is your best bet.

Heraklion Beaches, Crete
The Terra Maris Hotel and the Maris Conference Center is situated in Hersonissos, one of the areas in Crete full of stunning beaches, including Hersonissos Beach and the lovely nearby beaches of Stalida, Malia, and Kato Gouves.

Other attractive beaches in the Heraklion Prefecture are Agia Pelagia, Mononaftis, Fodele and Ammoudara on the northern shore and Agios Nikitas, Katalyki, Matala, Kalamaki, Lendas and Loutra on the southern shore.

From the Terra Maris Hotel & Conference Center in Hersonissos, Heraklion, Crete, visitors can easily reach the following destinations:

• Heraklion Airport: 24 km
• Heraklion Port: 26 km
• Heraklion Town: 26 km
• Crete Golf Club: 4 km (www.crete-golf.gr)

From Athens to Heraklion (Iraklio) Port by ferry boat or to Heraklion (Iraklio) Airport by airplane and then by bus or rental car to Hersonissos:

• Piraeus Port: Tel. +30 210 414-7800
• Athens Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (International Airport): Tel. +30 210 353-0000
• Olympic Airlines Athens: Tel. +30 210 966-6666 or 801-11-44444
• Aegean Airlines Athens: Tel. + 30 210 626-1000 or 801-11-20000

From Thessaloniki to Heraklion (Iraklio) Port by ferry boat or to Heraklion (Iraklio) Airport by airplane and then by bus or rental car to Hersonissos:

• Thessaloniki Port: Tel. +30 2310 531-505
• “Macedonia” Thessaloniki Airport: Tel. +30 2310 985-000 or +30 2310 473-212
• Olympic Airlines Thessaloniki: Tel. +30 2310 368-311
• Aegean Airlines Thessaloniki: Tel. +30 2310 239-225 to 26

Contacts in Heraklion Town & Hersonissos, Heraklion, Crete:

• Heraklion Airport: +30 2810 397-800
• Heraklion Port: +30 2810 244-912
• Hersonissos Port: Tel. +30 28970 23111
• Hersonissos Tourist Police: Tel. +30 28970 21000
• Hersonissos Police: Tel. +30 28970 22222
• Hersonissos Rural Clinic: Tel. +30 28970 22042