Forty years ago Hersonissos was a tiny village populated by a handful of fishermen and farmers. Today Hersonissos and the nearby villages of Koutouloufari, Piskopiano and Old Hersonissos are the most wanted vacation destinations of the island of Crete. On a trip to: Short daily trips from Hersonissos (Greece)
Hersonissos is an ideal starting point for those wishing to take a day trip. Many of the island's most beautiful destinations are less than three hours away by car. A drive east along Crete's northern coast will take you to Vai, the only palm tree forest in Europe. The forest consists of over 5,000 date palms.
Trip's date: June 1, (2009)
Submitted date: August 14, (2009)