DESTINATION CRETE

Destination Crete

The Land of Myths & Legends

Crete is the cradle of western civilization with myths and legends surviving to the day. It is an island blessed with abundant natural beauty and wonders, mountains and plains, rivers and plateaus, scintillating beaches, marvelous gorges and picturesque villages forgotten in time. An island inspired by many foreign cultures and that has lent is legendary philosophy of the Cretan diet to the world.

Equally irresistible the cosmopolitan resort of Hersonissos in Crete combines the very essence of Crete in its core. The sun and the sea, the Mediterranean gastronomy and the fun filled activities that have turned Hersonissos into a popular base for your island holidays. The Golden Beach hotel shares that same philosophy providing the perfect starting point for all guests to explore the rest of this magical island in Greece.

Crete
  • Hotel
    Hotel
    • Golden Beach Hotel
      Golden Beach Hotel

      191 El. Venizelou Str., Hersonissos
      70014, Heraklion, Crete, Greece

      Golden Beach Hotel

  • Beaches
    Beaches
    • Gefyri Beach
      Gefyri Beach

      A beautiful beach with turquoise waters near the harbour.

      Gefyri Beach

    • Komos Beach
      Komos Beach

      Home of the world renowned Caretta-Caretta turtles and also one of the longest beaches on the island.

      Komos Beach

    • Agia Pelagia
      Agia Pelagia

      A popular pebbly beach with crystal clear waters

      Agia Pelagia

  • Sightseeing
    Sightseeing
    • Cretaquarium
      Cretaquarium

      The largest aquarium in all the Mediterranean is located in Gouves and is definitely worth a visit especially if travelling with kids.

      Cretaquarium

    • Caves
      Caves

      Time has engraved in its passing a series of rock formations also known as the Caves of Matala. These famous Caves used to serve as residences and even graves in the past years.

      Caves

    • Koules Fortress
      Koules Fortress

      The Koules fortress is standing proud at the entrance of the Venetian harbour and has become a symbol of the town of Heraklion.

      Koules Fortress

    • Phaestos Minoan Palace
      Phaestos Minoan Palace

      Phaestos Minoan Palace is actually a smaller copy of Knossos and the second largest Minoan site in Crete.

      Phaestos Minoan Palace

    • The Minoan Palace of Knossos
      The Minoan Palace of Knossos

      Attesting to the island’s grandeur the Minoan Palace of Knossos is the largest and most  famous Minoan site in all of Greece.

      The Minoan Palace of Knossos

  • Museums
    Museums
    • Historical Museum
      Historical Museum

      Embark on a journey back in time from the early Christian times to the modern era through the history and culture of Crete.

      Historical Museum

    • Natural History Museum
      Natural History Museum

      The Natural History Museum takes guests on a journey to the remarkable biodiversity of Crete island.

      Natural History Museum

    • Kotsanas Museum
      Kotsanas Museum

      Discover how the technology of ancient Greeks has inspired the world.

      Kotsanas Museum

    • Archeological Museum
      Archeological Museum

      Featuring one of the richest collections of archaeological findings in all of Greece, the archaeological museum is definitely worth a visit.

      Archeological Museum