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Photo taken from the aquarium of Crete in Heraklion.
Photo taken from the aquarium of Crete in Heraklion.
Mediterranean marine world through a marine park of research, culture, education and entertainment, is certainly an excellent proposal for a family visit. The aquarium in Crete, just outside the city of Heraklion, is really impressive and it promises to bring you close to the bottom of the Mediterranean world and teach you many new interesting things. At the first opportunity, pay a visit ! Adults and children will be , impressed and will definitely be a unique experience.

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Villa Eva,  Luxury villa 50 meters from the sea, in a very quite area.

Villa Eva, Luxury villa 50 meters from the sea, in a very quite area.

Gournes Crete
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Hersonissos. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Dinosauria Park and Gouves Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (43 reviews)
Less than a block from the beach. Very quiet neighborhood with good beachfront restaurants. The host is so sweet, inexplicably met us at 6:30am just to see us off when we would have happily left the keys and let the poor man sleep in. They provided some coffee, tea, juice and raki. Really lovely ...

Reviewed on 19 October 2025

Villa Eva, Luxury villa 50 meters from the sea, in a very quite area.
Yria Beach Hotel

Yria Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
Kokkini Hani, Gournes Hersonissos Crete
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Hersonissos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Dinosauria Park and Gouves Beach are ...
7.8/10 Good! (87 reviews)
Perfectly pleasant and people were pleasant but you’re in the middle of nowhere.

Reviewed on 20 October 2025

Yria Beach Hotel
Aquila Atlantis Hotel

Aquila Atlantis Hotel

5 out of 5
2 Ygias Street Heraklion Crete Island
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 383 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
AED 383
AED 454 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Heraklion. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (996 reviews)
The staff and the room were all lovely

Reviewed on 15 January 2026

Aquila Atlantis Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Villa Eva,  Luxury villa 50 meters from the sea, in a very quite area.

Villa Eva, Luxury villa 50 meters from the sea, in a very quite area.

Gournes Crete
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Hersonissos. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Dinosauria Park and Gouves Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (43 reviews)
Less than a block from the beach. Very quiet neighborhood with good beachfront restaurants. The host is so sweet, inexplicably met us at 6:30am just to see us off when we would have happily left the keys and let the poor man sleep in. They provided some coffee, tea, juice and raki. Really lovely ...

Reviewed on 19 October 2025

Villa Eva, Luxury villa 50 meters from the sea, in a very quite area.
Kri Kri Village by Estia

Kri Kri Village by Estia

2 out of 5
Gournes Pediados Hersonissos Crete Island
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Hersonissos. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Dinosauria Park ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (33 reviews)
Helpful staff and nice beaches close by.

Reviewed on 13 September 2025

Kri Kri Village by Estia
Villa Eva 2 Brand new luxury villa, 50 meters from the sea with a dream garden

Villa Eva 2 Brand new luxury villa, 50 meters from the sea with a dream garden

Γούρνες Crete
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Hersonissos. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Dinosauria Park and Gouves Beach are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
A fabulous stay
We really enjoyed our stay here. The apartment was well appointed and comfortable, especially the beds. Short little walk down to a lovely beach with beds and drinks. A 15 - 20 minute walk to some lovely tavernas with lovely views over the sea. Mini market and superb bakery 15 min walk from apartment. ...

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Villa Eva 2 Brand new luxury villa, 50 meters from the sea with a dream garden
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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