Creta Maris Resort

Step outside your stay in Hersonissos and visit a small bazaar focused on local Cretan art and craft. You’ll walk through stalls curated to represent working makers from the island, not souvenir imports. You’ll choose jewellery made in small batches, loom-woven rugs, ceramics, leather goods, blown glass, bronze pieces, hand-painted icons and traditional Cretan knives. Each item reflects local materials, regional techniques and everyday use rather than display alone.

Speak directly with sellers, understand where things come from and decide what feels worth carrying back. It’s a simple way to spend time with Crete beyond the beach and hotel walls.

During your stay in Hersonissos, you’ll step onto a tennis court and play at your own pace, whether you’re keeping things casual or working on consistency and control. You’ll reserve a court nearby and bring your own kit or rent equipment locally. If you want guidance, you can arrange a session with a coach who adjusts play to your level rather than pushing drills for show.

You’ll rally, practise serves or play a full set, with breaks when you need them. It’s an active way to balance beach time, reset your focus and keep moving while staying connected to the area.

Head outside the resort and visit the Creta Maris Organic Field, where food is grown for daily use. Walk through planted rows, see seasonal produce up close and learn how soil, water and time shape what ends up on your plate. A simple tour explains how crops move from field to kitchen, without skipping the effort behind them.

Taste fresh ingredients, ask questions and see how farming fits into local life. It’s a way to connect meals you’ll eat during your stay with where they begin, just a short walk away and it suits families, couples and anyone interested in food.