Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece

Places to visit near Kritsá

Kritsá is a town in Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece, home to about 1,296 people. Within 50 km by road there are 207 places to visit — 54 forts & heritage, 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 caves and 19 churches. The must-see places are Lato (3 km), Λατώ προς Καμάρα (10 km) and Priniatikos Pyrgos (11 km).

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Kritsá, Region of Crete
Kritsá, Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kritsá at a glance

Location
Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece
Population
about 1,296
Coordinates
35.1582° N, 25.6446° E
Places within 50 km
207 (53 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Kritsá

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kritsá: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Kritsá

80 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kritsá. The closest is Tower of Ambela (1 km); the best-known is Lato (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kritsá

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kritsá. The closest is Platia Korifi (7 km); the best-known is Μεγάλη Κορυφή (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Kritsá

37 caves within 100 km of Kritsá. The closest is Cave Gaidourotripa (3 km); the best-known is Trapeza Cave (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Kritsá

31 churches within 100 km of Kritsá. The closest is Panagia Kera (1 km); the best-known is Areti Monastery (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Kritsá

27 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Kritsá. The closest is Nikolos (11 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Nikolos · river spot · Region of Crete · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Vryonisi · river spot · Region of Crete · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Psyllos · river spot · Region of Crete · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Konida · river spot · Region of Crete · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Agriomandra · river spot · Region of Crete · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Katergo · river spot · Region of Crete · ~23 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Kritsá

25 beaches & coast within 100 km of Kritsá. The closest is Αλμυρός (8 km); the best-known is Marina Elounda (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Kritsá

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kritsá
  2. 3 km Lato · heritage site, Region of Crete
  3. 8 km Nikolos · river spot, Region of Crete
  4. 2 km Λατώ προς Καμάρα · heritage site, Region of Crete
  5. 9 km Priniatikos Pyrgos · heritage site, Region of Crete
  6. 14 km Μεγάλη Κορυφή · viewpoint, Region of Crete
  7. 11 km Back to Kritsá

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How to reach Kritsá

    All places near Kritsá by distance

    Within 15 km of Kritsá

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kritsá by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5480Tower of Ambela (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3140Platia Korifi (7 km)
    Caves3237Cave Gaidourotripa (3 km)
    Churches1931Panagia Kera (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1627Nikolos (11 km)
    Beaches & coast2325Αλμυρός (8 km)
    Waterfalls88Mastoras Waterfall (24 km)
    Museums57Museum Rodanthi (1 km)
    Buddhist sites77Kremasta Monastery (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55Lake Voulismeni (9 km)
    Other attractions55Abduction of Europe (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Ierapetra Mosque (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Aquaworld Aquarium (36 km)
    Parks01Georgiadi Park (63 km)

    Kritsá: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kritsá?

    Lato (heritage site, about 3 km), Λατώ προς Καμάρα (heritage site, about 10 km), Priniatikos Pyrgos (heritage site, about 11 km), Nikolos (river spot, about 11 km), Μεγάλη Κορυφή (viewpoint, about 11 km), Αρχαιολογικός Χώρος Βροκάστρου (heritage site, about 13 km).

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

    207 places on Spotwander: 54 forts & heritage, 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 caves, 19 churches, 16 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kritsá?

    Tower of Ambela, about 1 km by road; Lato (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kritsá?

    Platia Korifi, about 7 km by road; Μεγάλη Κορυφή (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Kritsá?

    Cave Gaidourotripa, about 3 km by road; Τάφος Λημέρι (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kritsá?

    Start in Kritsá, visit Lato, then Nikolos, then Λατώ προς Καμάρα, then Priniatikos Pyrgos, then Μεγάλη Κορυφή, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kritsá?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves and churches.

    Towns near Kritsá

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Kritsá’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Kritsá on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.