Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece

Places to visit near Krousón

Krousón is a town in Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece, home to about 2,811 people. Within 50 km by road there are 193 places to visit — 62 forts & heritage, 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 caves and 24 churches. The must-see places are Μονή Παλιανής (9 km), Prinias (9 km) and Sklavokambos (9 km).

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Krousón at a glance

Location
Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece
Population
about 2,811
Coordinates
35.2306° N, 24.9829° E
Places within 50 km
193 (71 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 Krousón

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Forts & heritage near Krousón

77 forts & heritage within 100 km of Krousón. The closest is Prinias (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Krousón

53 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Krousón. The closest is Voskero (4 km); the best-known is Stroumpoulas (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Stroumpoulas · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Juchtas · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Agathias · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Psiloritis · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Voskero · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~4 km
  • Koudouni · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~7 km

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Caves near Krousón

36 caves within 100 km of Krousón. The closest is Sarchos Cave (1 km); the best-known is Arkalospilios Cave (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Krousón

30 churches within 100 km of Krousón. The closest is Agia Irini (1 km); the best-known is Μονή Παλιανής (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Krousón

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Krousón. The closest is Ammoudara Beach (19 km); the best-known is Livadi Beach (33 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Krousón

17 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Krousón. The closest is Crete (13 km); the best-known is Diapori (29 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Diapori · river spot · Region of Crete · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Crete · river spot · Region of Crete · ~13 km
  • Nisoplaka · river spot · Region of Crete · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Megalonisi · river spot · Region of Crete · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Prasonisi · river spot · Region of Crete · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Afendis Christos · river spot · Region of Crete · ~55 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Krousón

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Krousón
  2. 9 km Μονή Παλιανής · church, Region of Crete
  3. 5 km Prinias · heritage site, Region of Crete
  4. 18 km Zominthos · heritage site, Region of Crete
  5. 10 km Sklavokambos · heritage site, Region of Crete
  6. 7 km Tillisos · heritage site, Region of Crete
  7. 10 km Back to Krousón

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From travellers near Krousón

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How to reach Krousón

    All places near Krousón by distance

    Within 15 km of Krousón

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Krousón by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6277Prinias (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3853Voskero (4 km)
    Caves3336Sarchos Cave (1 km)
    Churches2430Agia Irini (1 km)
    Beaches & coast718Ammoudara Beach (19 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves517Crete (13 km)
    Museums1011Archaeological Collection of Archanes (20 km)
    Buddhist sites46Varsamonerou Monastery (18 km)
    Other attractions55Moni Chrysopigis, Pyrgou (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Almiros Spring (16 km)
    Parks11Georgiadi Park (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Aquaworld Aquarium (48 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Ierapetra Mosque (91 km)

    Krousón: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Krousón?

    Μονή Παλιανής (church, about 9 km), Prinias (heritage site, about 9 km), Sklavokambos (heritage site, about 9 km), Tillisos (heritage site, about 10 km), Zominthos (heritage site, about 11 km), Memorial of the Razing of Anogeia (monument, about 14 km).

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

    193 places on Spotwander: 62 forts & heritage, 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 caves, 24 churches, 7 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Krousón?

    Prinias, about 9 km by road; Sklavokambos (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Krousón?

    Voskero, about 4 km by road; Koudouni (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Krousón?

    Sarchos Cave, about 1 km by road; Kynigotafkos Pothole (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Krousón?

    Start in Krousón, visit Μονή Παλιανής, then Prinias, then Zominthos, then Sklavokambos, then Tillisos, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Krousón?

    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 Krousón

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Krousón’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.