Travel

 

WORKSHOP LOCATION

The LASERLAB will take place at the beach hotel of Creta Maris in the resort town of Hersonissos, close to Heraklion, the main city of the island of Crete. Crete was the center of the Minoan civilization, which flourished at about 2000 B.C. There are many archaeological sites throughout the island, with the palace of Knossos being the most well known.

How to reach Heraklion

Hersonissos, is situated about 25 km east of the city of Heraklion and can be reached by bus or taxi from the Heraklion airport or harbour.
Heraklion is directly connected to Athens International Airport with about 10 domestic flights daily run by Olympic Airways and Aegean Airlines. There are also direct scheduled airline connections from major European cities as well as many charter flights from most European countries.
Alternatively, one can use the ferry-boat connecting Heraklion with the harbour of Piraeus (Athens). Connection is offered by Minoan Lines or ANEK Lines and the overnight trip takes about 7 hours.

How to reach Hersonissos and the Creta Maris Hotel

By Air. When you arrive at the Heraklion airport, transfer to the Conference site is possible by:

• Taxi:
  The approximate fare from Heraklion Airport is 25 €.
  Extra charge is applied for luggage.
• Public bus to Hersonissos (KTEL):
  Public Bus Service on the half hour from the airport exit.
  Last bus to Hersonissos departs at 21:30.
  Price: 3,00 €.
  Journey time: about 30 min.

By Boat. When you arrive at the Heraklion harbour, you may walk to the Public Bus Station which is within walking distance. From there, buses depart to Hersonissos, on the half hour.
The first bus departs at 6:30h and the last one at 21:30h.