Peloponnese Region district, Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian, Greece

Places to visit near Krokeés

Krokeés is a town in Peloponnese Region district, Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian, Greece, home to about 1,329 people. Within 50 km by road there are 158 places to visit — 59 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 18 beaches & coast and 21 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Shipwreck Dimitrios (14 km), Τρινασός (14 km) and Ayios Vasileios (15 km).

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Krokeés, Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian
Krokeés, Peloponnese Region district, Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian, Greece. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Krokeés at a glance

Location
Peloponnese Region district, Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian, Greece
Population
about 1,329
Coordinates
36.8830° N, 22.5468° E
Places within 50 km
158 (27 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Krokeés

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Krokeés: 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 Krokeés

92 forts & heritage within 100 km of Krokeés. The closest is Castle of Tarapsa (7 km); the best-known is Τρινασός (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Krokeés

51 churches within 100 km of Krokeés. The closest is Μονή Ζερμπίτσης (14 km); the best-known is Panayia Yiatrissa (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Krokeés

28 beaches & coast within 100 km of Krokeés. The closest is Shipwreck Dimitrios (14 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Krokeés

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Krokeés. The closest is Προφήτης Ηλίας (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Krokeés

27 caves within 100 km of Krokeés. The closest is Cave of Lakoni (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Krokeés

8 museums within 100 km of Krokeés. The closest is Tzanetaki Tower (18 km); the best-known is Archaeological Museum of Sparta (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Krokeés

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 83 km on the road.

  1. Start in Krokeés
  2. 14 km Τρινασός · heritage site, Peloponnese Region
  3. 3 km Shipwreck Dimitrios · beach, Peloponnese Region
  4. 5 km Cranae · river spot, Peloponnese Region
  5. 25 km Panayia Yiatrissa · church, Peloponnese Region
  6. 21 km Ayios Vasileios · heritage site, Peloponnese Region
  7. 15 km Back to Krokeés

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How to reach Krokeés

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    Within 15 km of Krokeés

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Krokeés by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5992Castle of Tarapsa (7 km)
    Churches3351Μονή Ζερμπίτσης (14 km)
    Beaches & coast1828Shipwreck Dimitrios (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2128Προφήτης Ηλίας (9 km)
    Caves1827Cave of Lakoni (14 km)
    Museums58Tzanetaki Tower (18 km)
    Other attractions13Ioannis Tsigkounis Statue (14 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Cranae (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Vivari (24 km)
    Buddhist sites11Ιερά Μονή Παναγίας Ρεματιανής (50 km)
    Parks01Σιδηροδρομικό Πάρκο Καλαμάτας (53 km)

    Krokeés: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Krokeés?

    Shipwreck Dimitrios (beach, about 14 km), Τρινασός (heritage site, about 14 km), Ayios Vasileios (heritage site, about 15 km), Cranae (river spot, about 18 km), Panayia Yiatrissa (church, about 18 km), Θολωτός τάφος Βαφειού (heritage site, about 21 km).

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

    158 places on Spotwander: 59 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 18 beaches & coast, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Krokeés?

    Castle of Tarapsa, about 7 km by road; Mavromichalis Tower (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Krokeés?

    Μονή Ζερμπίτσης, about 14 km by road; Μονή Γόλας (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Krokeés?

    Shipwreck Dimitrios, about 14 km by road; Gythio Lighthouse (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Krokeés?

    Start in Krokeés, visit Τρινασός, then Shipwreck Dimitrios, then Cranae, then Panayia Yiatrissa, then Ayios Vasileios, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Krokeés?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Krokeés

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