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Esperides Resort Crete

The Authentic Experience

Costa Varnali Street, Koutouloufari, Hersonissos, Crete
Rated 9.1 in 904 reviews

Esperides Resort Crete is nestled in the vibrant area of Hersonissos, Greece, offering a serene escape for travelers seeking a blend of comfort and convenience. This charming hotel boasts a stunning location with views of the azure Cretan Sea, making it a captivating destination for those wanting to explore the cultural richness and natural beauty of Crete.

The resort is designed with modern aesthetics that harmonize with traditional Greek architecture, giving it an appealing and authentic feel. Guests are welcomed into warmly decorated spaces where relaxation is made easy through a range of amenities. With its thoughtfully landscaped gardens and pristine swimming pools, Esperides Resort Crete provides ample opportunity for leisure and rejuvenation.

Dining at the resort is an exploration of Mediterranean flavors, with restaurants and bars offering a variety of local and international cuisines crafted from fresh ingredients. Guests can enjoy their meals with scenic vistas that augment the dining experience. The resort's dedication to service ensures that guests are attended to with attention and care.

For those seeking activities, Esperides Resort Crete provides numerous options, from wellness facilities like a spa and fitness center to guided tours of nearby historical and cultural sites. Hersonissos is a lively area with an array of entertainment options, and the resort's strategic location offers easy access to beaches, shops, and nightlife.

Overall, Esperides Resort Crete appeals to travelers who appreciate a comfortable stay with attentive services amidst stunning surroundings, contributing to an enriching experience of both relaxation and cultural immersion.

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Climate and Weather

January
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 6
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
February
 16°
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 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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 12
Sun hours / day
 30
Rain free days
July
 29°
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 25°
 13
Sun hours / day
 31
Rain free days
August
 29°
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 12
Sun hours / day
 31
Rain free days
September
 27°
 19°
 25°
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Sun hours / day
 29
Rain free days
October
 24°
 16°
 23°
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Sun hours / day
 26
Rain free days
November
 20°
 12°
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Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
December
 17°
 9°
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Sun hours / day
 18
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Aquaworld Aquarium
Natural history museum in Hersonissos, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
1.3km / 0.82mi
Museum Lychnostatis
Museum Lychnostatis
Museum in Limenas Chersonisou, Herakleion, Greece
1.4km / 0.9mi
St. George Sarandaris
St. George Sarandaris
Chapel in Chersonissos
3.5km / 2.2mi
The Crete Golf Club
Golf course in Greece
3.3km / 2mi
Malia Palace
Malia Palace
Historical site on Crete, Greece
8.8km / 5.5mi
Lyctus
Lyctus
City in ancient Crete
11.1km / 6.9mi
Cretaquarium
Cretaquarium
Aquarium in Gournes, Crete, Greece
10.6km / 6.6mi
Agia Fotini Cave
Cave on Crete with Minoan finds
10.9km / 6.8mi
Papoura Hill Circular Structure
Papoura Hill Circular Structure
2000-1700 BCE Minoan structural ensemble discovered in 2024
11.4km / 7.1mi
Watercity Waterpark
Water park in Greece
13km / 8.1mi
Karfi
Karfi
Human settlement
13km / 8.1mi
Sisi
Minoan archaeological site in Lasithi, Crete
12.1km / 7.5mi
Monastery Vidiani
Monastery Vidiani
Monastery in Crete, Greece
13km / 8.1mi
Niros Archaeological Site
Niros Archaeological Site
Archaeological site in Hersonissos Municipality, Greece
13.3km / 8.3mi
Tower of Stamnoi
Medieval tower in Hersonissos Municipality, Greece
14.7km / 9.1mi
Psychro Cave;Cave of Zeus
Psychro Cave;Cave of Zeus
Cave near Psychro village, Crete, Greece
16.5km / 10.3mi
Amnisos Villa of the Lilies
Amnisos Villa of the Lilies
Minoan villa
17.3km / 10.7mi
Knossos Palace
Knossos Palace
Ancient Minoan through Roman administrative center and city
21km / 13mi
Dreros
Dreros
Archaeological site in Greece
21.7km / 13.5mi
Castle of Meleses
Castle of Meleses
Herakleion
20.9km / 13mi
Little Palace at Knossos
Archaeological site in Crete, Greece
21.3km / 13.2mi
Throne Room
Throne Room
Chamber inside the palatial complex of Knossos, Crete, Greece
21.1km / 13.1mi
Kremasta Monastery
Kremasta Monastery
Monastery in Agios Nikolaos Municipality, Greece
20.7km / 12.8mi
Metropolitan Church of Megali Panagia
Metropolitan Church of Megali Panagia
Church building in Neapoli, Crete, Greece
20.2km / 12.5mi
Arkalochori
Arkalochori
Archaeological site in Crete
21.7km / 13.5mi
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Archaeological museum in Heraklion
23.7km / 14.7mi
Koules
Koules
Fortress in Heraklion, Crete, Greece
23.8km / 14.8mi
Saint Titus Church
Saint Titus Church
Cathedral of Heraklion, Crete
23.9km / 14.9mi
Nekropole of Phourni
Nekropole of Phourni
Ancient necropolis in Crete
22.4km / 13.9mi
Bembo Fountain
Bembo Fountain
Listed post-Byzantine fountain in Greece
24km / 14.9mi
Archaeological Museum of Archanes
Archaeological Museum of Archanes
Museum in Greece
22.9km / 14.2mi
Inadiye fortress
Herakleion
22.4km / 13.9mi
Catholic church of Saint John the Baptist
Catholic church of Saint John the Baptist
Roman catholic church in Heraklion
24km / 14.9mi
Venetian city walls
Venetian city walls
Building in Heraklion Municipality, Crete Region, Greece
23.7km / 14.7mi
Venetian Shipyards
Venetian Shipyards
The Venetians used them to manufacture, repair or kept their vessels.
23.9km / 14.9mi
Venetian Arsenals
Venetian Arsenals
The Venetians used them to manufacture, repair or kept their vessels.
23.7km / 14.8mi
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
Greek politician, former Prime Minister of Greece (1864-1936)
23.7km / 14.7mi
Georgiadi Park
Georgiadi Park
Park in Heraklion city, Crete, Greece
23.5km / 14.6mi
Tower of Ambela
Tower of Ambela
Herakleion
23.5km / 14.6mi
Anemospilia
Anemospilia
Archaeological site in Crete, Greece
23.4km / 14.6mi
Sebil of Haci Ibrahim Agha (Heraklion)
Sebil of Haci Ibrahim Agha (Heraklion)
Listed post-Byzantine fountain in Greece
24km / 14.9mi
Venetian Loggia
Venetian Loggia
Venetian building in Crete
23.9km / 14.9mi
Saint Menus Cathedral
Saint Menus Cathedral
Church building in Heraklion Municipality, Crete Region, Greece
24.2km / 15mi
Morosini Fountain
Morosini Fountain
Venetian-era fountain in Heraklion, Greece
24km / 14.9mi
Natural History Museum of Crete
Natural History Museum of Crete
Natural history museum in Sof. Venizelou Avenue, Heraklion
24.6km / 15.3mi

What to do in Hersonissos and near Esperides Resort Crete (The Authentic Experience)

Aquaworld Aquarium
Natural history museum in Hersonissos, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
1.3km / 0.82mi
Museum Lychnostatis
Museum Lychnostatis
Museum in Limenas Chersonisou, Herakleion, Greece
1.4km / 0.9mi
St. George Sarandaris
St. George Sarandaris
Chapel in Chersonissos
3.5km / 2.2mi
The Crete Golf Club
Golf course in Greece
3.3km / 2mi
Malia Palace
Malia Palace
Historical site on Crete, Greece
8.8km / 5.5mi
Lyctus
Lyctus
City in ancient Crete
11.1km / 6.9mi
Cretaquarium
Cretaquarium
Aquarium in Gournes, Crete, Greece
10.6km / 6.6mi
Agia Fotini Cave
Cave on Crete with Minoan finds
10.9km / 6.8mi
Papoura Hill Circular Structure
Papoura Hill Circular Structure
2000-1700 BCE Minoan structural ensemble discovered in 2024
11.4km / 7.1mi
Watercity Waterpark
Water park in Greece
13km / 8.1mi
Karfi
Karfi
Human settlement
13km / 8.1mi
Sisi
Minoan archaeological site in Lasithi, Crete
12.1km / 7.5mi
Monastery Vidiani
Monastery Vidiani
Monastery in Crete, Greece
13km / 8.1mi
Niros Archaeological Site
Niros Archaeological Site
Archaeological site in Hersonissos Municipality, Greece
13.3km / 8.3mi
Tower of Stamnoi
Medieval tower in Hersonissos Municipality, Greece
14.7km / 9.1mi
Psychro Cave;Cave of Zeus
Psychro Cave;Cave of Zeus
Cave near Psychro village, Crete, Greece
16.5km / 10.3mi
Amnisos Villa of the Lilies
Amnisos Villa of the Lilies
Minoan villa
17.3km / 10.7mi
Knossos Palace
Knossos Palace
Ancient Minoan through Roman administrative center and city
21km / 13mi
Dreros
Dreros
Archaeological site in Greece
21.7km / 13.5mi
Castle of Meleses
Castle of Meleses
Herakleion
20.9km / 13mi
Little Palace at Knossos
Archaeological site in Crete, Greece
21.3km / 13.2mi
Throne Room
Throne Room
Chamber inside the palatial complex of Knossos, Crete, Greece
21.1km / 13.1mi
Kremasta Monastery
Kremasta Monastery
Monastery in Agios Nikolaos Municipality, Greece
20.7km / 12.8mi
Metropolitan Church of Megali Panagia
Metropolitan Church of Megali Panagia
Church building in Neapoli, Crete, Greece
20.2km / 12.5mi
Arkalochori
Arkalochori
Archaeological site in Crete
21.7km / 13.5mi
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Archaeological museum in Heraklion
23.7km / 14.7mi
Koules
Koules
Fortress in Heraklion, Crete, Greece
23.8km / 14.8mi
Saint Titus Church
Saint Titus Church
Cathedral of Heraklion, Crete
23.9km / 14.9mi
Nekropole of Phourni
Nekropole of Phourni
Ancient necropolis in Crete
22.4km / 13.9mi
Bembo Fountain
Bembo Fountain
Listed post-Byzantine fountain in Greece
24km / 14.9mi

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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