Cretaquarium

The Cretaquarium contains 61 tanks filled with more than 2,000 marine creatures representing 200 Mediterranean and tropical species within its 1,600-square-meter facility.

The Hellenic Center for Marine Research established this educational facility in 2005, marking the first major public aquarium project in Greece.

The facility integrates Mediterranean maritime traditions through exhibits that showcase the relationship between Greek coastal communities and marine ecosystems.

Located 15 kilometers east of Heraklion, the aquarium maintains daily operations throughout the year with entry fees starting at 8 euros per person.

The aquarium features specialized tanks that replicate deep-sea environments, allowing visitors to observe nocturnal marine species in their natural light conditions.

Location: Hersonissos Municipality

Inception: 2005

Official opening: December 18, 2005

Address: Heraklion 710 03, Greece 71003 Heraklion

Opening Hours: Ja-Ma 09:30-16:00; Ap-Oc 09:30-19:00, No-De 09:30-16:00

Phone: +302810337788

Website: http://cretaquarium.gr

GPS coordinates: 35.33268,25.28247

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:58