Courtyards, storage areas and settlement remains extend the visit beyond a single palace building. The largely outdoor site lets visitors trace how these spaces relate across a broad area. The famous gold bee pendant from the nearby necropolis is displayed in Heraklion, so the reason to come here is the physical layout rather than that object.
What to look for
Courtyards organize parts of the palace.
Storage areas extend beyond the courts.
Useful to know
Give this site its own excursion time rather than adding it to a short Hersonissos beach stop.
Your next visit
Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.
Outdoor visit · 60–105 min
World planning estimate; admission, opening, visit duration and access need checking.
