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Places near Irákleion by type
All 261 places by distance →One day from Irákleion
5 stops, one loop, back by 3:54 pm
56 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.
- Leave Irákleion
- Eileithyia Cave at Amnissoscave · 1 hrs
- Knossos Palacepalace · 1.5 hrs
- Anemospiliaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
- Stravomytis Cavecave · 1 hrs
- Tillisosheritage site · 1.5 hrs
- Back in Irákleion
Questions people ask
What are the best places to visit near Irákleion?
Georgiadi Park (park, about 1 km), Άγιος Ματθαίος Σιναϊτών (church, about 2 km), Basilica of Saint Mark (church, about 2 km), Saint Titus Church (church, about 2 km), Collection of Agia Aikaterini of Sinai (museum, about 2 km), Historical Museum of Crete (museum, about 2 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Irákleion?
180 places on Spotwander: 48 forts & heritage, 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 caves, 28 churches, 8 beaches & coast.
Which is the nearest fort to Irákleion?
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos, about 1 km by road; Bembo Fountain (2 km) is next.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Irákleion?
Kephala, about 5 km by road; Juchtas (12 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Irákleion?
Start in Irákleion, visit Eileithyia Cave at Amnissos, then Knossos Palace, then Anemospilia, then Stravomytis Cave, then Tillisos, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.