Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece

Places to visit near Moíres

Moíres is a town in Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece, home to about 6,379 people. Within 50 km by road there are 195 places to visit — 62 forts & heritage, 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 caves and 22 churches. The must-see places are Palace of Phaistos (7 km), Archeological Site of Phaistos (7 km) and Gortyn (9 km).

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

Moíres at a glance

Location
Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece
Population
about 6,379
Coordinates
35.0514° N, 24.8733° E
Places within 50 km
195 (67 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 Moíres

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

More places near Moíres

  • Lasaia · fort · Region of Crete · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Mavronisi · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Koumasa Necropolis · fort · Region of Crete · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Mikronisi · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Megalonisi · river spot · Region of Crete · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Tripiti · fort · Region of Crete · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Papadoplaka · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Prinias · fort · Region of Crete · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Idaean Cave · cave · Region of Crete · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Cape Lithinon · beach · Region of Crete · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Apodoulou · fort · Region of Crete · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Rouvas Caves · cave · Region of Crete · ~4 km

Things to see near Moíres, by type

Forts & heritage near Moíres

77 forts & heritage within 100 km of Moíres. The closest is Castel Nuovo (4 km); the best-known is Palace of Phaistos (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Moíres

56 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Moíres. The closest is Rouvas Municipal Unit (13 km); the best-known is Trafos (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Trafos · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Mavronisi · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Mikronisi · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Papadoplaka · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Agathias · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Psiloritis · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~27 km · Must-see

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Caves near Moíres

45 caves within 100 km of Moíres. The closest is Rouvas Caves (4 km); the best-known is Idaean Cave (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Moíres

27 churches within 100 km of Moíres. The closest is Basilica of Saint Titus (9 km); the best-known is Μονή Απεζανών (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Moíres

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Moíres. The closest is Kommos Beach (14 km); the best-known is Matala Beach (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Moíres

11 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Moíres. The closest is Megalonisi (20 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Megalonisi · river spot · Region of Crete · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Prasonisi · river spot · Region of Crete · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Nisoplaka · river spot · Region of Crete · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Diapori · river spot · Region of Crete · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Crete · river spot · Region of Crete · ~36 km
  • Afendis Christos · river spot · Region of Crete · ~75 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Moíres

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Moíres
  2. 7 km Palace of Phaistos · palace, Region of Crete
  3. 1 km Archeological Site of Phaistos · heritage site, Region of Crete
  4. 3 km Agia Triada · heritage site, Region of Crete
  5. 16 km Μονή Απεζανών · church, Region of Crete
  6. 14 km Gortyn · heritage site, Region of Crete
  7. 9 km Back to Moíres

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From travellers near Moíres

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How to reach Moíres

    All places near Moíres by distance

    Within 15 km of Moíres

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Moíres by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6277Castel Nuovo (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4056Rouvas Municipal Unit (13 km)
    Caves3945Rouvas Caves (4 km)
    Churches2227Basilica of Saint Titus (9 km)
    Beaches & coast1018Kommos Beach (14 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves411Megalonisi (20 km)
    Buddhist sites67Varsamonerou Monastery (12 km)
    Museums45Museum of Cretan Ethnology (7 km)
    Other attractions45Moni Chrysopigis, Pyrgou (28 km)
    Waterfalls22Gre Dafni Waterfall (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Faneromeni Reservoir (7 km)
    Parks11Georgiadi Park (50 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Aquaworld Aquarium (69 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Ierapetra Mosque (98 km)

    Moíres: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Moíres?

    Palace of Phaistos (palace, about 7 km), Archeological Site of Phaistos (heritage site, about 7 km), Gortyn (heritage site, about 9 km), Agia Triada (heritage site, about 9 km), Μονή Απεζανών (church, about 10 km), Apesokari Tholos Tomb A (tomb, about 11 km).

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

    195 places on Spotwander: 62 forts & heritage, 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 caves, 22 churches, 10 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Moíres?

    Castel Nuovo, about 4 km by road; Northeast Complex (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Moíres?

    Rouvas Municipal Unit, about 13 km by road; Κάρταλος (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Moíres?

    Rouvas Caves, about 4 km by road; Labyrinth Cave (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Moíres?

    Start in Moíres, visit Palace of Phaistos, then Archeological Site of Phaistos, then Agia Triada, then Μονή Απεζανών, then Gortyn, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Moíres?

    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 Moíres

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