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Villa Medusa, Golden Dream, Adriades House

The town of Limin Hersonisou and its anchorage
The town of Limin Hersonisou and its anchorage
Hersonissos is 26km (30 minutes) east of Heraklion on the National Road. The seaside resort of Hersonissos is a busy town all year round. Half of the shops and hotels are open throughout the year, in contrast to the rest of Crete where many hotels and restaurants are open only during the tourist season of April-October. Tourist offices book most of the hotels, which makes it very difficult to find a room if not booked in advance. Hersonissos is easily reached from Heraklion and Agios Nikolaos by frequent bus service.
Hersonissos stands on the western edge of the bay of Malia. It is a summer resort with large hotels and tourist shops. In ancient times it was an important trading centre. Originally Hersonissos, which means peninsula in Greek, was the harbour of the city of Lyttos (near Kastelli, Pediada). The city later became independent and the inhabitants minted their own coins which depicted the head of Artemis on one side and Apollo with a lyre on the opposite side. Archaeologists believe that Hersonissos was the site of a temple dedicated to Vritomartis, "the sweet virgin", an ancient Minoan deity later identified with Artemis.

Photos of Hersonissos:


The chapel in the Lychnostatis Museum in Limin HersonisouThe chapel in the Lychnostatis Museum in Limin HersonisouGreco-Hellenistic harbour remains, Limin HersonisouGreco-Hellenistic harbour remains, Limin HersonisouMosaics in the Roman fountain in Limin HersonisouMosaics in the Roman fountain in Limin HersonisouThe 5C basilica in Limin HersonisouThe 5C basilica in Limin HersonisouThe town of Limin Hersonisou and its anchorageThe town of Limin Hersonisou and its anchorage

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+1 #2 αλεξανδρος 2008-01-18 03:43
4me,the best summer place in greece....

i live in athens but i m there every summer last 6 years.

sea...great!

food...great...

nightlife....amazing!

girls...mmmm...
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0 #1 Wojciech 2005-08-16 22:49
Beautiful area to be seen, but unfortunately the most valuable objects are kept in a scandalous condition. I mean the ruins of the ancient palaiochristian ic basilica situated on the hill. The ruins seem to be unique and invaluable. Look at the litter, human and dogs´dirts and mess around there.The local self government - authorities as well as tourist organizations, hotel organizations, cultural organizations,l ocal inhabitants should blush for shame. Regardless of believes and faith, people used to gather there to say prayers.The place is so impressive and worth treating in an adequate way. Horrible feelings about the phenomenon and very embarrassed, confusing situation for an experienced tourist.

Wojciech
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