Hersonissos Crete

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At 23 km. from Iraklio there is a turning to the right which leads up to the Lasithi plateau. This is the road which will be taken by those whose trip began in western Crete and who wish to visit the plateau; it is the classic itinerary. Now we head east, and at 26 km. arrive at Limani Chersonisou, which stands on the western edge of the Bay of Mallia. It takes its name from the peninsula ('chersonisos') on which it stands and which creates two sheltered little bays with fine sandy beaches.

Today, the village has developed into a well-organised tourist resort with all the necessary installations and a lively night-life. To the south of the harbour, not far away, is the village of Chersonisos in a verdant setting. The village remains the picturesque traditional settlement it has always been, indifferent to the hum and bustle of the harbour.