Chersonissos is a popular village of Heraklion and it is located about 26 km from it.

The fast growth in tourism began in 1960 and today is known worldwide as a cosmopolitan center and one of the most famous in the Mediterranean, with a remarkable tourist infrastructure, having the opportunity to welcome thousands of visitors.

In Chersonissos the manners and customs "resist" in the passage of time and like almost the entire island, the tradition influences the most human activities.

It offers accommodations of all categories and types (hotels, rooms, apartments, etc.) that are likely to meet all requirements.

The nightlife is intense with many opportunities.

The main occupation of the inhabitants is agriculture and tourism.

Visitors to Chersonissos should see:

The Monastery of the Virgin Mary of Gkouverniotissa in Potamies The Monastery of Kera of Kardiotissa, which probably built in 961-1204. You can visit it daily from sunrise to sunset. The Church of Agios Constantine in Avdou, which probably built in the 15th century, is decorated with frescoes of Emmanuel and Ioannis Fokas. You can visit it daily from sunrise to sunset. The Church of Agios Anthony in Avdou The cave of Agia Fotini in Avdou The Cave of Faneromeni in Avdou The Karfi position, in which a rock is looks like a nail that is stuck on the side of the mountain. From here you can enjoy the magnificent views over the province of Pediada, the Cretan Sea and the Plateau of Lassithi Kera.

Because of the position of Chersonissos (in the center of the island), you can visit many interesting areas and also many attractions in a relatively short distance (Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, Knossos, Spinalonga, Historical Museum of Heraklion Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete Aquarium etc.).