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Goúrnes

Goúrnes is a town in Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece of about 1,628 people. Within 50 km by road there are 180 places to visit: 51 forts & heritage, 26 hill stations & viewpoints and 36 caves. The must-see places are Agia Paraskevi Cave at Skotino, Eileithyia Cave at Amnissos and Aquaworld Aquarium.

35.3263° N, 25.2774° EPop. 1,628

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Within 30 km112 places
Within 50 km180
Must-see137
Notable131
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Goúrnes

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:35 pm

63 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 Goúrnes
  2. Agia Paraskevi Cave at Skotinocave · 1 hrs
  3. Aquaworld Aquariumnature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Monastery Agarathosmonastery · 30 min
  5. Knossos Palacepalace · 1.5 hrs
  6. Eileithyia Cave at Amnissoscave · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Goúrnes
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Goúrnes?

Agia Paraskevi Cave at Skotino (cave, about 4 km), Eileithyia Cave at Amnissos (cave, about 8 km), Aquaworld Aquarium (nature spot, about 13 km), Knossos Palace (palace, about 14 km), Monastery Agarathos (monastery, about 14 km), Papoura Hill Circular Structure (hill, about 15 km).

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

180 places on Spotwander: 51 forts & heritage, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 caves, 29 churches, 5 rivers, islands & mangroves.

Which is the nearest fort to Goúrnes?

Niros Archaeological Site, about 3 km by road; Agioi Theodoroi Harbor (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Goúrnes?

Kephala, about 14 km by road; Astrakiano Gorge (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Goúrnes?

Start in Goúrnes, visit Agia Paraskevi Cave at Skotino, then Aquaworld Aquarium, then Monastery Agarathos, then Knossos Palace, then Eileithyia Cave at Amnissos, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.