Places to visit near

Ano Arhanes

Ano Arhanes is a town in Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece of about 3,913 people. Within 50 km by road there are 188 places to visit: 61 forts & heritage, 28 hill stations & viewpoints and 36 caves. The must-see places are Ανάκτορο Αρχανών, Nekropole of Phourni and Juchtas.

35.2333° N, 25.1667° EPop. 3,913

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Within 30 km123 places
Within 50 km188
Must-see136
Notable127
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Ano Arhanes

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:12 pm

48 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Ano Arhanes
  2. Stravomytis Cavecave · 1 hrs
  3. Anemospiliaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Knossos Palacepalace · 1.5 hrs
  5. Monastery Agarathosmonastery · 30 min
  6. Μινωικό Ανάκτορο Γαλατάheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Ano Arhanes
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ano Arhanes?

Ανάκτορο Αρχανών (heritage site, about 1 km), Nekropole of Phourni (heritage site, about 2 km), Juchtas (viewpoint, about 3 km), Βαθύπετρο (heritage site, about 4 km), Anemospilia (heritage site, about 4 km), Stravomytis Cave (cave, about 4 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ano Arhanes?

188 places on Spotwander: 61 forts & heritage, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 caves, 28 churches, 7 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest fort to Ano Arhanes?

Ανάκτορο Αρχανών, about 1 km by road; Nekropole of Phourni (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ano Arhanes?

Juchtas, about 3 km by road; Astrakiano Gorge (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ano Arhanes?

Start in Ano Arhanes, visit Stravomytis Cave, then Anemospilia, then Knossos Palace, then Monastery Agarathos, then Μινωικό Ανάκτορο Γαλατά, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.