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Grand Hotel Holiday Resort

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Rated 8.4 in 55 reviews

Grand Hotel Holiday Resort is a charming destination situated in the vibrant town of Hersonissos, Greece. This hotel seamlessly blends traditional Greek hospitality with modern comforts, offering guests a serene and inviting atmosphere ideal for relaxation. Surrounded by lush gardens and beautiful landscapes, Grand Hotel Holiday Resort features a variety of accommodations that cater to diverse preferences, from cozy rooms to spacious family suites.

The hotel prides itself on providing guests with a range of amenities designed to enhance their stay. With multiple swimming pools, including options for both adults and children, the resort encourages leisurely days under the sun. For those seeking more active pursuits, there are numerous recreational activities available, from water sports to organized excursions that explore the beauty of Crete.

Dining at Grand Hotel Holiday Resort is a delightful experience, with on-site restaurants offering a selection of Greek and international cuisine made from fresh, local ingredients. Guests can enjoy meals al fresco while taking in the serene views of the surrounding landscape.

The hotel's location in Hersonissos places visitors within easy reach of local attractions, shopping, and vibrant nightlife, ensuring a perfect balance of relaxation and exploration. The warm and attentive staff are dedicated to providing excellent service, making each guest's stay memorable. Grand Hotel Holiday Resort serves as an excellent base for exploring the rich culture, stunning beaches, and historical sites of this beautiful region.

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Climate and Weather

January
 16°
 8°
 16°
 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°
 19°
 22°
 12
Sun hours / day
 30
Rain free days
July
 29°
 22°
 25°
 13
Sun hours / day
 31
Rain free days
August
 29°
 22°
 26°
 12
Sun hours / day
 31
Rain free days
September
 27°
 19°
 25°
 10
Sun hours / day
 29
Rain free days
October
 24°
 16°
 23°
 8
Sun hours / day
 26
Rain free days
November
 20°
 12°
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Sun hours / day
 21
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December
 17°
 9°
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Sun hours / day
 18
Rain free days
Museum Lychnostatis
Museum Lychnostatis
Museum in Limenas Chersonisou, Herakleion, Greece
0.7km / 0.41mi
Aquaworld Aquarium
Natural history museum in Hersonissos, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
3km / 1.9mi
St. George Sarandaris
St. George Sarandaris
Chapel in Chersonissos
4.8km / 3mi
The Crete Golf Club
Golf course in Greece
5km / 3.1mi
Malia Palace
Malia Palace
Historical site on Crete, Greece
6.7km / 4.2mi
Lyctus
Lyctus
City in ancient Crete
11.3km / 7mi
Monastery Vidiani
Monastery Vidiani
Monastery in Crete, Greece
12km / 7.4mi
Sisi
Minoan archaeological site in Lasithi, Crete
10.1km / 6.3mi
Karfi
Karfi
Human settlement
11.5km / 7.2mi
Agia Fotini Cave
Cave on Crete with Minoan finds
10.1km / 6.3mi
Papoura Hill Circular Structure
Papoura Hill Circular Structure
2000-1700 BCE Minoan structural ensemble discovered in 2024
12.4km / 7.7mi
Cretaquarium
Cretaquarium
Aquarium in Gournes, Crete, Greece
12.7km / 7.9mi
Psychro Cave;Cave of Zeus
Psychro Cave;Cave of Zeus
Cave near Psychro village, Crete, Greece
15.6km / 9.7mi
Niros Archaeological Site
Niros Archaeological Site
Archaeological site in Hersonissos Municipality, Greece
15.4km / 9.6mi
Watercity Waterpark
Water park in Greece
15.1km / 9.4mi
Tower of Stamnoi
Medieval tower in Hersonissos Municipality, Greece
16.6km / 10.3mi
Dreros
Dreros
Archaeological site in Greece
19.6km / 12.2mi
Kremasta Monastery
Kremasta Monastery
Monastery in Agios Nikolaos Municipality, Greece
18.6km / 11.5mi
Metropolitan Church of Megali Panagia
Metropolitan Church of Megali Panagia
Church building in Neapoli, Crete, Greece
18km / 11.2mi
Amnisos Villa of the Lilies
Amnisos Villa of the Lilies
Minoan villa
19.4km / 12mi
Knossos Palace
Knossos Palace
Ancient Minoan through Roman administrative center and city
23km / 14.3mi
Areti Monastery
Areti Monastery
Monastery in Agios Nikolaos Municipality, Crete Region, Greece
23.8km / 14.8mi
Κardamoutsa Monastery
Monastery in Crete
24km / 14.9mi
Arkalochori
Arkalochori
Archaeological site in Crete
22.5km / 14mi
Castle of Meleses
Castle of Meleses
Herakleion
22.3km / 13.9mi
Throne Room
Throne Room
Chamber inside the palatial complex of Knossos, Crete, Greece
23.1km / 14.4mi
Little Palace at Knossos
Archaeological site in Crete, Greece
23.3km / 14.5mi
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Archaeological museum in Heraklion
25.8km / 16mi
Koules
Koules
Fortress in Heraklion, Crete, Greece
25.9km / 16.1mi
Lato
Lato
Ancient city of Crete
25.4km / 15.8mi
Nekropole of Phourni
Nekropole of Phourni
Ancient necropolis in Crete
24.2km / 15mi
Archaeological Museum of Archanes
Archaeological Museum of Archanes
Museum in Greece
24.6km / 15.3mi
Vigla at Yialou Kefali
Lasithi
25.5km / 15.8mi
Castle of Vitsilia
Herakleion
25.9km / 16.1mi
Inadiye fortress
Herakleion
24.4km / 15.2mi
Anemospilia
Anemospilia
Archaeological site in Crete, Greece
25.3km / 15.7mi
Tower of Ambela
Tower of Ambela
Herakleion
25.4km / 15.8mi
Venetian city walls
Venetian city walls
Building in Heraklion Municipality, Crete Region, Greece
25.5km / 15.9mi
Georgiadi Park
Georgiadi Park
Park in Heraklion city, Crete, Greece
25.6km / 15.9mi
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
Greek politician, former Prime Minister of Greece (1864-1936)
25.7km / 16mi
Venetian Arsenals
Venetian Arsenals
The Venetians used them to manufacture, repair or kept their vessels.
25.8km / 16.1mi
Venetian Shipyards
Venetian Shipyards
The Venetians used them to manufacture, repair or kept their vessels.
26km / 16.2mi
Saint Titus Church
Saint Titus Church
Cathedral of Heraklion, Crete
26km / 16.2mi
Panagia Kera
Panagia Kera
Church building in Kritsa, Crete Region, Greece
27km / 16.8mi
Saint Menus Cathedral
Saint Menus Cathedral
Church building in Heraklion Municipality, Crete Region, Greece
26.3km / 16.3mi

What to do in Hersonissos and near Grand Hotel Holiday Resort

Museum Lychnostatis
Museum Lychnostatis
Museum in Limenas Chersonisou, Herakleion, Greece
0.7km / 0.41mi
Aquaworld Aquarium
Natural history museum in Hersonissos, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
3km / 1.9mi
St. George Sarandaris
St. George Sarandaris
Chapel in Chersonissos
4.8km / 3mi
The Crete Golf Club
Golf course in Greece
5km / 3.1mi
Malia Palace
Malia Palace
Historical site on Crete, Greece
6.7km / 4.2mi
Lyctus
Lyctus
City in ancient Crete
11.3km / 7mi
Monastery Vidiani
Monastery Vidiani
Monastery in Crete, Greece
12km / 7.4mi
Sisi
Minoan archaeological site in Lasithi, Crete
10.1km / 6.3mi
Karfi
Karfi
Human settlement
11.5km / 7.2mi
Agia Fotini Cave
Cave on Crete with Minoan finds
10.1km / 6.3mi
Papoura Hill Circular Structure
Papoura Hill Circular Structure
2000-1700 BCE Minoan structural ensemble discovered in 2024
12.4km / 7.7mi
Cretaquarium
Cretaquarium
Aquarium in Gournes, Crete, Greece
12.7km / 7.9mi
Psychro Cave;Cave of Zeus
Psychro Cave;Cave of Zeus
Cave near Psychro village, Crete, Greece
15.6km / 9.7mi
Niros Archaeological Site
Niros Archaeological Site
Archaeological site in Hersonissos Municipality, Greece
15.4km / 9.6mi
Watercity Waterpark
Water park in Greece
15.1km / 9.4mi
Tower of Stamnoi
Medieval tower in Hersonissos Municipality, Greece
16.6km / 10.3mi
Dreros
Dreros
Archaeological site in Greece
19.6km / 12.2mi
Kremasta Monastery
Kremasta Monastery
Monastery in Agios Nikolaos Municipality, Greece
18.6km / 11.5mi
Metropolitan Church of Megali Panagia
Metropolitan Church of Megali Panagia
Church building in Neapoli, Crete, Greece
18km / 11.2mi
Amnisos Villa of the Lilies
Amnisos Villa of the Lilies
Minoan villa
19.4km / 12mi
Knossos Palace
Knossos Palace
Ancient Minoan through Roman administrative center and city
23km / 14.3mi
Areti Monastery
Areti Monastery
Monastery in Agios Nikolaos Municipality, Crete Region, Greece
23.8km / 14.8mi
Κardamoutsa Monastery
Monastery in Crete
24km / 14.9mi
Arkalochori
Arkalochori
Archaeological site in Crete
22.5km / 14mi
Castle of Meleses
Castle of Meleses
Herakleion
22.3km / 13.9mi
Throne Room
Throne Room
Chamber inside the palatial complex of Knossos, Crete, Greece
23.1km / 14.4mi
Little Palace at Knossos
Archaeological site in Crete, Greece
23.3km / 14.5mi
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Archaeological museum in Heraklion
25.8km / 16mi
Koules
Koules
Fortress in Heraklion, Crete, Greece
25.9km / 16.1mi
Lato
Lato
Ancient city of Crete
25.4km / 15.8mi

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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