Places to visit near

Gázi

Gázi is a town in Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece of about 12,606 people. Within 50 km by road there are 184 places to visit: 54 forts & heritage, 29 hill stations & viewpoints and 35 caves. The must-see places are Tillisos, Άγιος Ματθαίος Σιναϊτών and Stroumpoulas.

35.3253° N, 25.0669° EPop. 12,606

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Within 30 km123 places
Within 50 km184
Must-see135
Notable126
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Gázi

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:15 pm

50 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 Gázi
  2. Tillisosheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Stroumpoulasviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Moni Savathianonchurch · 30 min
  5. Άγιος Ματθαίος Σιναϊτώνchurch · 30 min
  6. Knossos Palacepalace · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Gázi
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gázi?

Tillisos (heritage site, about 6 km), Άγιος Ματθαίος Σιναϊτών (church, about 7 km), Stroumpoulas (viewpoint, about 7 km), Collection of Agia Aikaterini of Sinai (museum, about 8 km), Historical Museum of Crete (museum, about 8 km), Basilica of Saint Mark (church, about 8 km).

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

184 places on Spotwander: 54 forts & heritage, 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 caves, 28 churches, 8 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest fort to Gázi?

Kastrokefala Mycenaean Acropolis, about 4 km by road; Castle of Palaiokastro (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gázi?

Stroumpoulas, about 7 km by road; Pyrgos (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gázi?

Start in Gázi, visit Tillisos, then Stroumpoulas, then Moni Savathianon, then Άγιος Ματθαίος Σιναϊτών, then Knossos Palace, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.