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Akasha Beach Hotel & Spa

Eleftheriou Venizelou 183
Rated 9.1 in 649 reviews

Akasha Beach Hotel & Spa, located in the picturesque town of Hersonissos, Greece, offers a tranquil and luxurious getaway for travelers seeking both relaxation and adventure. Nestled along the stunning coastline of Crete, this contemporary hotel provides breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea, allowing guests to bask in the natural beauty of the Mediterranean landscape.

Designed with a modern aesthetic, Akasha Beach Hotel & Spa seamlessly blends elegance with comfort, featuring a range of amenities to cater to diverse needs. Guests can enjoy a rejuvenating experience at the on-site spa, which offers an array of treatments and therapies inspired by traditional Greek practices and modern wellness techniques. For those looking to stay active, the hotel includes a fully-equipped fitness center and a variety of outdoor activities like water sports, ensuring there's something for everyone.

Dining at Akasha Beach Hotel & Spa is a delight, with several restaurants offering a variety of culinary experiences. From authentic Greek dishes crafted with locally sourced ingredients to international cuisine, guests can embark on a gastronomic journey without leaving the hotel premises. The attentive staff ensures personalized service, enhancing the overall guest experience.

The hotel’s location is ideal for exploring the vibrant town of Hersonissos and its surroundings. With its charming shops, lively bars, and cultural sites, visitors can immerse themselves in the rich heritage and vibrant atmosphere of Crete. Akasha Beach Hotel & Spa provides an idyllic retreat with its serene ambiance and exquisite setting, making it a perfect choice for memorable vacations.

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Climate and Weather

January
 16°
 8°
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 6
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
February
 16°
 8°
 15°
 7
Sun hours / day
 17
Rain free days
March
 18°
 9°
 15°
 8
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
April
 20°
 11°
 16°
 9
Sun hours / day
 25
Rain free days
May
 23°
 15°
 18°
 11
Sun hours / day
 28
Rain free days
June
 27°
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 22°
 12
Sun hours / day
 30
Rain free days
July
 29°
 22°
 25°
 13
Sun hours / day
 31
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August
 29°
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 12
Sun hours / day
 31
Rain free days
September
 27°
 19°
 25°
 10
Sun hours / day
 29
Rain free days
October
 24°
 16°
 23°
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Sun hours / day
 26
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November
 20°
 12°
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Sun hours / day
 21
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December
 17°
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 18
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Aquaworld Aquarium
Natural history museum in Hersonissos, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
1km / 0.61mi
Museum Lychnostatis
Museum Lychnostatis
Museum in Limenas Chersonisou, Herakleion, Greece
1.3km / 0.78mi
St. George Sarandaris
St. George Sarandaris
Chapel in Chersonissos
2.9km / 1.8mi
The Crete Golf Club
Golf course in Greece
4km / 2.5mi
Malia Palace
Malia Palace
Historical site on Crete, Greece
8.5km / 5.3mi
Lyctus
Lyctus
City in ancient Crete
11.9km / 7.4mi
Cretaquarium
Cretaquarium
Aquarium in Gournes, Crete, Greece
10.8km / 6.7mi
Sisi
Minoan archaeological site in Lasithi, Crete
11.7km / 7.3mi
Agia Fotini Cave
Cave on Crete with Minoan finds
11.5km / 7.2mi
Watercity Waterpark
Water park in Greece
13.4km / 8.3mi
Karfi
Karfi
Human settlement
13.4km / 8.3mi
Papoura Hill Circular Structure
Papoura Hill Circular Structure
2000-1700 BCE Minoan structural ensemble discovered in 2024
12.3km / 7.6mi
Niros Archaeological Site
Niros Archaeological Site
Archaeological site in Hersonissos Municipality, Greece
13.6km / 8.5mi
Monastery Vidiani
Monastery Vidiani
Monastery in Crete, Greece
13.5km / 8.4mi
Tower of Stamnoi
Medieval tower in Hersonissos Municipality, Greece
15.3km / 9.5mi
Psychro Cave;Cave of Zeus
Psychro Cave;Cave of Zeus
Cave near Psychro village, Crete, Greece
17.1km / 10.7mi
Amnisos Villa of the Lilies
Amnisos Villa of the Lilies
Minoan villa
17.6km / 10.9mi
Metropolitan Church of Megali Panagia
Metropolitan Church of Megali Panagia
Church building in Neapoli, Crete, Greece
20km / 12.4mi
Knossos Palace
Knossos Palace
Ancient Minoan through Roman administrative center and city
21.4km / 13.3mi
Dreros
Dreros
Archaeological site in Greece
21.5km / 13.4mi
Little Palace at Knossos
Archaeological site in Crete, Greece
21.7km / 13.5mi
Throne Room
Throne Room
Chamber inside the palatial complex of Knossos, Crete, Greece
21.5km / 13.4mi
Kremasta Monastery
Kremasta Monastery
Monastery in Agios Nikolaos Municipality, Greece
20.5km / 12.8mi
Castle of Meleses
Castle of Meleses
Herakleion
21.6km / 13.4mi
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Archaeological museum in Heraklion
24km / 14.9mi
Nekropole of Phourni
Nekropole of Phourni
Ancient necropolis in Crete
23km / 14.3mi
Archaeological Museum of Archanes
Archaeological Museum of Archanes
Museum in Greece
23.5km / 14.6mi
Venetian city walls
Venetian city walls
Building in Heraklion Municipality, Crete Region, Greece
23.9km / 14.9mi
Anemospilia
Anemospilia
Archaeological site in Crete, Greece
24km / 14.9mi
Inadiye fortress
Herakleion
22.8km / 14.2mi
Georgiadi Park
Georgiadi Park
Park in Heraklion city, Crete, Greece
23.8km / 14.8mi
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
Greek politician, former Prime Minister of Greece (1864-1936)
23.9km / 14.9mi
Arkalochori
Arkalochori
Archaeological site in Crete
22.5km / 14mi
Saint Titus Church
Saint Titus Church
Cathedral of Heraklion, Crete
24.2km / 15mi
Koules
Koules
Fortress in Heraklion, Crete, Greece
24km / 14.9mi
Saint Menus Cathedral
Saint Menus Cathedral
Church building in Heraklion Municipality, Crete Region, Greece
24.5km / 15.2mi
Bembo Fountain
Bembo Fountain
Listed post-Byzantine fountain in Greece
24.3km / 15.1mi
Morosini Fountain
Morosini Fountain
Venetian-era fountain in Heraklion, Greece
24.3km / 15.1mi
Natural History Museum of Crete
Natural History Museum of Crete
Natural history museum in Sof. Venizelou Avenue, Heraklion
24.9km / 15.5mi
Christian Art Museum
Christian Art Museum
Church building in Heraklion, Crete Region, Greece
24.5km / 15.2mi
Saint Peter of the Dominicans, Heraklion
Saint Peter of the Dominicans, Heraklion
Orthodox church in Heraklion Municipality, Greece
24.5km / 15.2mi
Historical Museum of Crete
Historical Museum of Crete
Museum in Greece
24.6km / 15.3mi
Tower of Ambela
Tower of Ambela
Herakleion
24km / 14.9mi
Areti Monastery
Areti Monastery
Monastery in Agios Nikolaos Municipality, Crete Region, Greece
25.5km / 15.9mi
Castle of Vitsilia
Herakleion
25.9km / 16.1mi

What to do in Hersonissos and near Akasha Beach Hotel & Spa

Aquaworld Aquarium
Natural history museum in Hersonissos, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
1km / 0.61mi
Museum Lychnostatis
Museum Lychnostatis
Museum in Limenas Chersonisou, Herakleion, Greece
1.3km / 0.78mi
St. George Sarandaris
St. George Sarandaris
Chapel in Chersonissos
2.9km / 1.8mi
The Crete Golf Club
Golf course in Greece
4km / 2.5mi
Malia Palace
Malia Palace
Historical site on Crete, Greece
8.5km / 5.3mi
Lyctus
Lyctus
City in ancient Crete
11.9km / 7.4mi
Cretaquarium
Cretaquarium
Aquarium in Gournes, Crete, Greece
10.8km / 6.7mi
Sisi
Minoan archaeological site in Lasithi, Crete
11.7km / 7.3mi
Agia Fotini Cave
Cave on Crete with Minoan finds
11.5km / 7.2mi
Watercity Waterpark
Water park in Greece
13.4km / 8.3mi
Karfi
Karfi
Human settlement
13.4km / 8.3mi
Papoura Hill Circular Structure
Papoura Hill Circular Structure
2000-1700 BCE Minoan structural ensemble discovered in 2024
12.3km / 7.6mi
Niros Archaeological Site
Niros Archaeological Site
Archaeological site in Hersonissos Municipality, Greece
13.6km / 8.5mi
Monastery Vidiani
Monastery Vidiani
Monastery in Crete, Greece
13.5km / 8.4mi
Tower of Stamnoi
Medieval tower in Hersonissos Municipality, Greece
15.3km / 9.5mi
Psychro Cave;Cave of Zeus
Psychro Cave;Cave of Zeus
Cave near Psychro village, Crete, Greece
17.1km / 10.7mi
Amnisos Villa of the Lilies
Amnisos Villa of the Lilies
Minoan villa
17.6km / 10.9mi
Metropolitan Church of Megali Panagia
Metropolitan Church of Megali Panagia
Church building in Neapoli, Crete, Greece
20km / 12.4mi
Knossos Palace
Knossos Palace
Ancient Minoan through Roman administrative center and city
21.4km / 13.3mi
Dreros
Dreros
Archaeological site in Greece
21.5km / 13.4mi
Little Palace at Knossos
Archaeological site in Crete, Greece
21.7km / 13.5mi
Throne Room
Throne Room
Chamber inside the palatial complex of Knossos, Crete, Greece
21.5km / 13.4mi
Kremasta Monastery
Kremasta Monastery
Monastery in Agios Nikolaos Municipality, Greece
20.5km / 12.8mi
Castle of Meleses
Castle of Meleses
Herakleion
21.6km / 13.4mi
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Archaeological museum in Heraklion
24km / 14.9mi
Nekropole of Phourni
Nekropole of Phourni
Ancient necropolis in Crete
23km / 14.3mi
Archaeological Museum of Archanes
Archaeological Museum of Archanes
Museum in Greece
23.5km / 14.6mi
Venetian city walls
Venetian city walls
Building in Heraklion Municipality, Crete Region, Greece
23.9km / 14.9mi
Anemospilia
Anemospilia
Archaeological site in Crete, Greece
24km / 14.9mi
Inadiye fortress
Herakleion
22.8km / 14.2mi

About Hersonissos

Hersonissos, located on the northern coast of Crete, offers a variety of activities and attractions that cater to different interests. One of the best ways to immerse yourself in the local culture is to explore the traditional villages in the surrounding area. These quaint villages provide a glimpse into Cretan life, complete with local tavernas and artisan shops.

For those interested in history, the Archaeological Museum of Hersonissos is worth a visit. It showcases artifacts from the Minoan civilization and offers insight into the region's rich past. Nearby, the Minoan Palace of Malia is another historical site that highlights the ancient architecture and significance of the Minoans in Crete.

Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the beaches along the coastline. Hersonissos is known for its beautiful sandy shores, perfect for swimming, sunbathing, or engaging in water sports. The clear waters also make it a great spot for snorkeling and diving, revealing the marine life of the Mediterranean.

For those looking for entertainment, the town features a vibrant nightlife scene with numerous bars and clubs. Visitors can enjoy local music and dance, making it a lively spot after sunset. Additionally, local festivals often take place, showcasing Cretan traditions, music, and cuisine.

Culinary experiences are also abundant in Hersonissos. Sampling traditional Cretan dishes at local tavernas can be a delightful way to connect with the culture. Many restaurants offer fresh seafood, grilled meats, and local wines, providing a taste of the region’s culinary heritage.

Finally, taking a day trip to nearby attractions, such as the Lasithi Plateau or the picturesque town of Agios Nikolaos, can enhance your experience in Hersonissos. These excursions allow for exploration of the surrounding natural beauty and additional cultural insights.

Overall, Hersonissos presents a mix of relaxation, cultural exploration, and outdoor activities, catering to a diverse range of interests.




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