CretAquarium, known also as Thalassocosmos, is the largest aquarium in Greece and sits on the north coast of Crete at Gournes in the Heraklion region. The complex occupies the site of a former American air-base between Heraklion and the resort of Hersonissos. Around sixty tanks hold roughly two thousand marine creatures, from sharks and groupers … Read more
Gouves is a coastal resort area on the north coast of Crete, in the Heraklion region between Heraklion city and Hersonissos. The area splits into two distinct halves. Pano Gouves is the old inland village in the hills, while Kato Gouves is the beach resort on the shore, lined with sandy and pebbly beaches, hotels, … Read more
Crete rewards families with warm, shallow water, sandy beaches and a relaxed pace that suits every age group beautifully. Young children paddle safely at Elafonisi, Georgioupoli and Almyrida, where the sea stays calm and warm long into the afternoon. North-coast resort beaches add sunbeds, lifeguards and tavernas within easy reach, so parents can unwind while … Read more