Destination Profile - Hersonissos Municipality in Crete

2. • Located in the Northeast part of Heraklion Prefecture just 23 klm
from Heraklion Airport
• After Kalikratis Plan Hersonissos Municipality merge the
Municipalities of Hersonissos, Gouves, Episkopi & Malia
• Covers a total area of 271.580 square klms
• Coastline of over 38 klms
• Permanent Population: 53,337
• 22 Municipal / Local Communities & 52 villages

3. • It started to develop tourism in the early 70's
• 1973 the first hotel was build
• Increased the flow of tourists in the late 70's to early 80's
• Tourism development has been the main pole of the area by facilitating
the transition from agricultural production and economy in service
delivery
• The distance from Heraklion Airport was one of the main
reasons
• Natural Resources
• Beaches
• Traditional Villages
• Climate
• Cultural Heritage

4. 5 Star 4 Star 3 Star 2 Star 1 Star
Hotels 23 78 74 126 62
Rooms 6,082 10,634 4,081 4,625 2,242
Beds 12,202 20,588 7,715 8,629 4,080
23
78 74
126
62
6,082
10,634
4,081 4,625
2,242
12,202
20,588
7,715 8,629
4,080
1
10
100
1,000
10,000
100,000
Hotel Accommodation per Class
5 Star 4 Star 3 Star 2 Star 1 Star
Hotels 32 94 96 176 94
Rooms 8,489 12,981 5,302 6,098 3,105
Beds 17,344 25,045 10,044 11,448 5,765
32
94 96
176
94
8,489 12,981
5,302 6,098
3,105
17,344 25,045
10,044 11,448
5,765
1
10
100
1,000
10,000
100,000
Hotel Accommodation per Class
Region of Crete:
Municipality of Hersonissos:

5. Hotels Rooms Beds
59.2% 68.8% 68.5%
40.8% 31.2% 31.5%
Rent Rooms - Apartments
Hersonissos Municipality Rest of Heraklion Perfecture
Hotels Rooms Beds
483 5,936 11,873
333 2,689 5,472
Rent Rooms - Apartments
Hersonissos Municipality Rest of Heraklion Perfecture
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Hotels Rooms Beds
Area of Gouves 80 835 1,647
Area of Malia 238 3,052 6,113
Area of Hersonissos 167 2,081 4,181
167 2,081 4,181
238 3052 6113
80 835 1,647
Hotels- Rooms-Beds per Area

6. -
500.000
1,000.000
1,500.000
2,000.000
2,500.000
3,000.000
3,500.000
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
539.787 574.588
694.352 674.011 699.754 745.539
838.717 875.748
993.584
1,729.469
1,850.145
2,229.183
2,278.119
2,373.267
2,454.801
2,815.610
2,731.201
3,066.954
Arrivals
Year
Arrivals per Year Region of Crete
Hersonissos Municipality

7. COUNTRY OF
RESIDENCE
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
RUSSIA 18.752 28.308 55.702 67.245 69.844 90.043 117.061 161.842 209.790
UNITED KINGDOM 69.546 68.719 79.226 73.406 78.018 98.710 111.008 128.178 135.201
GERMANY 129.900 123.115 132.283 119.895 123.252 125.130 131.856 117.672 128.651
FRANCE 58.082 58.092 66.547 63.208 82.835 81.673 92.091 86.972 97.128
NETHERLANDS 33.904 45.845 57.978 59.408 59.976 55.672 56.123 48.041 56.771
ISRAEL 10.180 8.943 9.077 11.216 29.676 48.020 44.728 52.479 51.431
ITALY 38.956 55.817 60.111 48.317 33.565 32.077 44.066 38.380 43.555
POLAND 13.270 10.746 16.772 20.156 23.368 29.449 35.304 34.431 40.635
BELGIUM 26.041 28.737 27.210 25.950 25.190 22.658 24.380 27.130 30.737
UKRAINE 1.610 2.230 4.005 5.776 5.907 8.724 11.864 16.389 26.584
SWITZERLAND 20.428 16.378 23.180 18.310 18.189 19.061 25.542 24.568 26.311
CZECH REPUBLIC 11.809 13.558 20.854 17.526 18.900 16.452 19.253 20.731 23.946
GREECE 22.857 21.891 30.289 31.251 34.347 29.605 27.929 24.347 22.285
ROMANIA 4.416 6.071 6.077 9.030 7.215 7.049 7.793 10.661 13.357
UNITED STATES 3.418 4.304 4.740 4.412 4.197 4.581 4.337 4.038 4.489

8. 31%
20%
19%
14%
8%
8%
Main Markets - 2013
RUSSIA
UNITED KINGDOM
GERMANY
FRANCE
THE NETHERLANDS
ISRAEL
-
200.000
400.000
600.000
800.000
1,000.000
Arrivals
Arrivals
Total Arrivals
2005 539,787
2006 574,588
2007 694,352
2008 674,011
2009 699,754
2010 745,539
2011 838,717
2012 875,748
2013 993,584

14. CLIMATE
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Average Temperature (°C) 12,1 12,2 13,5 16,5 20,3 24,4 26,1 26,0 23,5 20,0 16,6 13,7
Average Rainfall (mm) 90,1 67,6 58,2 28,5 14,2 3,5 1,0 0,6 17,7 64,9 59,0 77,9
From Heraklion by car or bus : From 15 till 30 minutes max ride
(From 10 – 30 km)
Closest Airport: N. Kazantzakis International Airport of Heraklion
(From 10 -30 km max)

15. • The most organized tourist destination in Crete
• High-quality hotels
• Conference infrastructures
• Highly developed recreation tourism
• Composes a complete cultural network
• A place blessed by nature – Outdoor Adventure
Experiences such as trekking, paragliding, rock
climbing, water sports, diving, horse riding and
biking

16. • Rich history and cultural heritage, with numerous religious
monuments and archaeological sites
• Great festivities with live Cretan music and traditional cuisine
• Unforgettable holidays due to its climate, location and the
fabulous surrounding nature
• Coastal zone of 28 kilometers with Blue Flag awarded beaches
• Enjoy the unique combination of the sea, the sun and the
mountains
• A diamond lying on the coasts of Cretan Sea

17. “Located in the north of Crete bordering the
Aegean Sea”
Area population: 15,302
Main villages of the area:
 Anopolis
 Charasso
 Dia Isla
 Elia
 Epano Vatheia
 Gournes
 Gouves
 Kalo Chorio
 Karteros
 Kato Vatheia
 Kokkini Chani
 Koxari
 Skoteino
•Gourne
s
•Skotino
•Kalo
Chorio

18. Type of
accommodation Total 5* 4* 3* 2* 1*
Hersonissos
Municipality Hotels Rooms Beds Hotels Rooms Beds Hotels Rooms Beds Hotels Rooms Beds Hotels Rooms Beds Hotels Rooms Beds
Hotel 373 27.828 53.524 23 6.082 12.202 78 10.634 20.588 74 4.081 7.715 126 4.625 7.715 62 2.242 4.080
Camping 2 51 96 2 51 96
GRAND TOTAL 375 27.879 53.620 23 6.082 12.202 78 10.634 20.588 74 4.081 7.715 126 4.625 7.715 64 2.293 4.176
Type of
accommodation Total 4K 3K 2K 1K
Area of Gouves Hotels Rooms Beds Hotels Rooms Beds Hotels Rooms Beds Hotels Rooms Beds Hotels Rooms Beds
GRAND TOTAL 80 835 1.647 4 58 102 30 379 732 36 339 694 10 59 119

19.  Agriana – Chatzana
 Analipsi
 Anissaras
 Ano Hersonissos
 Avdou
 Gonies
 Hersonissos Port
 Kera
 Koutouloufari
 Piskopiano
 Potamies
Area population: 23,825
Town Population: 10,264
“Located in the north of Crete bordering the
Aegean Sea”
Main villages of the area:

20. Type of
accommodation Total 5* 4* 3* 2* 1*
Hersonissos
Municipality Hotels Rooms Beds
Hotel
s Rooms Beds Hotels Rooms Beds Hotels Rooms Beds Hotels Rooms Beds Hotels Rooms Beds
Hotel 373 27.828 53.524 23 6.082 12.202 78 10.634 20.588 74 4.081 7.715 126 4.625 7.715 62 2.242 4.080
Camping 2 51 96 2 51 96
GRAND TOTAL 375 27.879 53.620 23 6.082 12.202 78 10.634 20.588 74 4.081 7.715 126 4.625 7.715 64 2.293 4.176
Type of
accommodation Total 4K 3K 2K 1K
Area of
Hersonissos Hotels Rooms Beds Hotels Rooms Beds Hotels Rooms Beds Hotels Rooms Beds Hotels Rooms Beds
GRAND TOTAL 182 342 167 14 196 352 91 1.203 2.424 48 560 1.164 14 122 241

21. “Located in the north of Crete bordering the Aegean Sea”
Area population: 11,912
Town population: 6,808
Main villages of the area:
 Malia
 Mochos
 Krasi
 Stalis

22. Type of
accommodation Total 5* 4* 3* 2* 1*
Hersonissos
Municipality Hotels Rooms Beds Hotels Rooms Beds Hotels Rooms Beds Hotels Rooms Beds Hotels Rooms Beds Hotels Rooms Beds
Hotel 373 27.828 53.524 23 6.082 12.202 78 10.634 20.588 74 4.081 7.715 126 4.625 7.715 62 2.242 4.080
Camping 2 51 96 2 51 96
GRAND TOTAL 375 27.879 53.620 23 6.082 12.202 78 10.634 20.588 74 4.081 7.715 126 4.625 7.715 64 2.293 4.176
Type of
accommodation Total 4K 3K 2K 1K
Area of Malia Hotels Rooms Beds Hotels Rooms Beds Hotels Rooms Beds Hotels Rooms Beds Hotels Rooms Beds
GRAND TOTAL 238 3.052 6.113 7 110 333 92 1.339 2.838 112 1.360 2.843 27 243 523

23. Area population: 2,298
Town population: 960
Main villages of the area:
Skopela
Σκόπελα
Kainourgio Chorio
Καινούριο Χωριό
Chochlakies
Χοχλακιές
 Aitania
 Chochlakies
 Episkopi
 Galifa
 Galipe
 Kainourgio Chorio
 Sgourokefali
 Skopela
 Stamnoi

24. Gonies

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