Places to visit near

Gérgeri

Gérgeri is a town in Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece of about 1,444 people. Within 50 km by road there are 199 places to visit: 70 forts & heritage, 37 hill stations & viewpoints and 40 caves. The must-see places are Vrontisi Monastery, Prinias and Gortyn.

35.1328° N, 24.9496° EPop. 1,444

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Within 30 km137 places
Within 50 km199
Must-see132
Notable128
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Gérgeri

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:48 pm

72 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 Gérgeri
  2. Priniasheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Μονή Παλιανήςchurch · 30 min
  4. Idaean Cavecave · 1 hrs
  5. Vrontisi Monasterymonastery · 30 min
  6. Gortynheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Gérgeri
Today’s loopGérgeriStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gérgeri?

Vrontisi Monastery (monastery, about 8 km), Prinias (heritage site, about 8 km), Gortyn (heritage site, about 10 km), Μονή Παλιανής (church, about 13 km), Idaean Cave (cave, about 17 km), Zominthos (heritage site, about 18 km).

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

199 places on Spotwander: 70 forts & heritage, 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 40 caves, 22 churches, 10 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest fort to Gérgeri?

Prinias, about 8 km by road; North Theater (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gérgeri?

Rouvas Municipal Unit, about 2 km by road; Koudouni (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gérgeri?

Start in Gérgeri, visit Prinias, then Μονή Παλιανής, then Idaean Cave, then Vrontisi Monastery, then Gortyn, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.