Aquaworld Aquarium is in Hersonissos, Crete, and displays local sea life alongside reptiles from elsewhere. If you’re staying at a two-star hotel in Malia, it’s a local outing to a nearby town; check the venue’s current opening information before planning your visit.
- Location: Filikis Etairias 7, Limenas Hersonissou, Crete 700 14.
- What’s there: Local sea life, reptiles and rescued or injured animals.
- Admission: €10 for adults, teenagers and children over 11, and €5 for young children.
- Getting there: KTEL Heraklion–Lasithi buses serve Hersonissos.
Where is Aquaworld Aquarium?
Aquaworld Aquarium is at Filikis Etairias 7 in Limenas Hersonissou, in Hersonissos on Crete. Aquaworld describes itself as Crete’s first aquarium. The municipality says the old Heraklion–Agios Nikolaos national road crosses Hersonissos Port, while the new national road is nearby and has a bypass leading to the port.
The aquarium is 100 metres from bus stop number 20 and 50 metres from Supermarket Chalkiadakis. For a broader look at local transport options, see getting around Malia by walking, bus and taxi.
What can you see at Aquaworld Aquarium?
Aquaworld Aquarium displays local sea life as well as reptiles from elsewhere. The animals are not all there as exhibits: Aquaworld says most are rescued or injured animals that now have a home at the venue.
The aquarium encourages hands-on interaction with many of its animals, and says visitors can take photographs. Follow the venue’s guidance on handling animals while you’re there.
How do you get from Malia to Aquaworld Aquarium?
KTEL Heraklion–Lasithi buses serve Hersonissos, according to the Municipality of Hersonissos. The aquarium’s location near bus stop number 20 can help you identify the stop to check when planning a journey.
Bus schedules can change, so check the operator’s current route information before you set out. Aquaworld’s telephone number is +30 28970 29132. If you’re planning time in town as well, a one-day Malia itinerary covers a walkable town route.
What are Aquaworld Aquarium’s tickets and opening times?
Admission is €10 for adults, teenagers and children over 11, and €5 for young children. The prices are worth confirming before your visit, along with the aquarium’s opening schedule.
Opening times aren’t included here, so check the official site before you go. You can also contact the aquarium at +30 28970 29132 with questions about admission or visiting arrangements.
How can you plan a family visit?
Aquaworld’s combination of local sea life and reptiles gives families different kinds of animals to see, while its hands-on approach offers interaction with many of them. The venue also says visitors can take photographs.
Since the aquarium encourages interaction, check its guidance on what visitors can handle and how to do so. Confirm the admission prices and opening schedule before travelling, particularly if you’re coordinating the visit with a bus journey.
FAQs
Where is Aquaworld Aquarium?
It is at Filikis Etairias 7, Limenas Hersonissou, Hersonissos, Crete 700 14.
What animals are at Aquaworld Aquarium?
The aquarium displays local sea life and reptiles from elsewhere. Aquaworld says most of its animals are rescued or injured animals that now have a home there.
Can visitors interact with the animals?
Aquaworld encourages hands-on interaction with many of its animals. Follow the venue’s guidance during your visit.
Does a bus serve Hersonissos?
Yes. KTEL Heraklion–Lasithi buses serve Hersonissos, and the aquarium is 100 metres from bus stop number 20.