Places to visit near

Asímion

Asímion is a town in Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece of about 1,259 people. Within 50 km by road there are 197 places to visit: 77 forts & heritage, 29 hill stations & viewpoints and 42 caves. The must-see places are Koumasa Necropolis, Nisoplaka and Moni Koudouma.

35.0432° N, 25.0928° EPop. 1,259

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Within 30 km71 places
Within 50 km197
Must-see137
Notable133
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Asímion

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:06 pm

84 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 Asímion
  2. Μονή Αγίου Γεωργίου Επανωσήφηchurch · 30 min
  3. Gortynheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Koumasa Necropolisheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Moni Koudoumachurch · 30 min
  6. Nisoplakariver spot · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Asímion
Today’s loopAsímionStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Asímion?

Koumasa Necropolis (heritage site, about 12 km), Nisoplaka (river spot, about 14 km), Moni Koudouma (church, about 15 km), Μονή Αγίου Γεωργίου Επανωσήφη (church, about 15 km), Gortyn (heritage site, about 17 km), Apesokari Tholos Tomb A (tomb, about 17 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Asímion?

197 places on Spotwander: 77 forts & heritage, 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 42 caves, 22 churches, 7 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest fort to Asímion?

Bonifacio Fortress, about 6 km by road; Koumasa Necropolis (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Asímion?

Οξύ Κεφάλι, about 11 km by road; Asfentilias (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Asímion?

Start in Asímion, visit Μονή Αγίου Γεωργίου Επανωσήφη, then Gortyn, then Koumasa Necropolis, then Moni Koudouma, then Nisoplaka, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.