Top 10 Things to do in Gournes Pediados, Greece

Crete’s aquarium, Cretaquarium, opened in December 2005. Belonging to a large European family of Aquariums, the Cretaquarium offers its visitors the unique chance to plunge into the great marine world of the Mediterranean. From the big hunter sharks to the tiny seahorses, the sensational jellyfish, the diversity of marine life is set off against underwater Cretan seascapes such as the rock formations at Matala( South Crete)and the sea bed at Vai(North East Crete).

Our workshop is located in the industrial, artistic park of Anopolis, in kokkini Hani area to Hersonisos municipality.Since 1964 we manufacture bronze statues and other artifacts, using the method of smelting, by the exact same way that the Minoans were producing their artifacts, which we admire nowadays in museums all over the world. The art of sculpture together with the art of smelting metal are the basic stages of our work, which you can see during your visit in our workshop. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to be guided to all areas of our workshop and of course to our exhibition hall, should you wish to buy your souvenirs at workshop prices or give us any special order! We are looking forward to meeting you in person, offering you some raki and showing the Cretan hospitality! And, free wifi for our visitors!

At Kristina Store you can find everything with the best prices and guaranteed quality, gifts for everyone! Au Kristina Magazin vous trouverez tout avec les meilleures prix et une garantie de qualite, cadeaux pour tous! Nous parlons francais! В магазине Кристина Вы сможете наити товар на любои вкус!

Aquaworld - Crete's first Aquarium - opened in Hersonissos in 1995 - near Bus Stop 20. It features local sea life and reptiles from Crete and from all around the world. Most of the animals are rescued or are unwanted pets which have found a new home at Aquaworld. Our philosophy is simple - bring people and animals closer together and, inevitably, people will begin to respect and care more about the animals!

After two successful years in the center of Heraklion, EscapeRooms.Gr are expanded to create two rooms in Laguna Resort & Spa. You get to experience an alternative view of the realistic game and enjoy yourselves through teamwork! Using your mind, you have to solve the puzzles to find the keys and passwords and escape the room within 60 minutes.

Koronekes is a family business. We make extra virgin olive oils, from Koroneiki cultivar olive trees, in our own traditional olive mill. Learn about organic biodynamic farming and olive oil production. What is an extra virgin olive oil? What is a first cold pressed versus cold extracted olive oil? What is Fleur d'Huile? Come and taste our olive oils in an idyllic scenery, amidst the olive groves. Please do contact us before visiting! Send us an email or call us and we will be happy to help you organise your visit. There is no public transportation to our olive mill. The closest bus station is the Palace of Knossos. From there you can take a taxi, it is less than 10 minutes away. Directions from Heraklion: Drive to the palace of Knossos. Continue on the main road after Knossos (towards Archanes) until very small village of Spilia. Before the Shell gaz station turn right and left immediately. You are now on the road that leads to the mill. Drive straight for about 2.5 km until you see our Koronekes banner. There turn left. In 500m you will see a blue gate, you have arrived!

The Riding Academy of Crete is the only establishment in Grecce that offers a variety of horse centered activities. We offer riding tours both for begginers & advanced riders, pony rides for our little clients, riding trails to the beautiful gorge of Karteros, beach rides, custom made rides for honey mooners etc. Also, we offer riding for the disabled. Our center is the only approved center to offer riding for clients with physical or mental diasabilities.In the property one can find Ippikos cafe, a well organized bistro with coffee, snacks, drinks etc, a shop full of horsey things as well as unique souvenirs,a farm where one can see goats, rabbits, ponies & feed them as well as play with them.The property is open to the public and one can visit any time for free. We are very close to the airport and the port.We offer transport service upon request.