Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece

Places to visit near Pithári

Pithári is a town in Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece, home to about 1,302 people. Within 50 km by road there are 217 places to visit — 54 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 forts & heritage, 43 caves and 24 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Monastery of St. John the Baptist (1 km), Church of Saint Mary Magdalene (5 km) and Museum Of Typography (6 km).

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Pithári at a glance

Location
Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece
Population
about 1,302
Coordinates
35.5167° N, 24.0865° E
Places within 50 km
217 (44 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves

Top places to visit near Pithári

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pithári: 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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Things to see near Pithári, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Pithári

64 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pithári. The closest is Malaxa Mountain (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Pithári

55 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pithári. The closest is Tower of Chalepa (5 km); the best-known is Aptera (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Pithári

44 caves within 100 km of Pithári. The closest is St. George Cave Chappel (1 km); the best-known is Arkoudiotissa Cave (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Pithári

33 beaches & coast within 100 km of Pithári. The closest is Souda Bay (5 km); the best-known is Venetian Lighthouse (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Pithári

23 churches within 100 km of Pithári. The closest is Monastery of St. John the Baptist (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Pithári

13 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Pithári. The closest is Leon (8 km); the best-known is Paleosouda (11 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Paleosouda · river spot · Region of Crete · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Karga · river spot · Region of Crete · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Leon · river spot · Region of Crete · ~8 km
  • Souda · river spot · Region of Crete · ~8 km
  • Lazaretta · river spot · Region of Crete · ~10 km
  • Agioi Theodoroi · river spot · Region of Crete · ~18 km

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A one-day trip from Pithári

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pithári
  2. 1 km Monastery of St. John the Baptist · monastery, Region of Crete
  3. 4 km Church of Saint Mary Magdalene · church, Region of Crete
  4. 1 km Archaeological Museum of Chania · museum, Region of Crete
  5. 2 km Aghios Nikolaos · church, Region of Crete
  6. 7 km Museum Of Typography · museum, Region of Crete
  7. 6 km Back to Pithári

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From travellers near Pithári

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How to reach Pithári

    All places near Pithári by distance

    Within 15 km of Pithári

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Armeni Nekropolis · fort · Region of Crete · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Λισσός · fort · Region of Crete · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Agia Irini · church · Region of Crete · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Halevi Monastery · Buddhist site · Region of Crete · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Kotsifos Gorge · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Balos · beach · Region of Crete · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Plakias · beach · Region of Crete · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Kouroupa · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Arnaouti · river spot · Region of Crete · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Valenti Rock · river spot · Region of Crete · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Koursari · river spot · Region of Crete · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Praso · river spot · Region of Crete · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Castle of Selinos · fort · Region of Crete · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Ammoudi Beach · beach · Region of Crete · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Schinaria Beach · beach · Region of Crete · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Schistonisi · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~62 km · Must-see
    • The Holy Monastery of Preveli · Buddhist site · Region of Crete · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Κεφαλόβρυση · church · Region of Crete · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Preveli Beach · beach · Region of Crete · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Soros · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Monastery of Arkadi · Buddhist site · Region of Crete · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Kedrodasos · beach · Region of Crete · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Mοnastery of Chrysoskalitissa · Buddhist site · Region of Crete · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Elafonisi Beach · beach · Region of Crete · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Eleutherna Bridge · fort · Region of Crete · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Siderotas · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Μονή Ασωμάτων · church · Region of Crete · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Kedros · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Monastiraki · fort · Region of Crete · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Bali Castle Church · beach · Region of Crete · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Livadi Beach · beach · Region of Crete · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Prasonisi · river spot · Region of Crete · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Vouvala · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Psiloritis · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~87 km · Must-see
    • Apodoulou · fort · Region of Crete · ~87 km · Must-see
    • Agathias · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~89 km · Must-see
    • Prasonisi · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~89 km · Must-see
    • Diapori · river spot · Region of Crete · ~90 km · Must-see
    • Axos · fort · Region of Crete · ~91 km · Must-see
    • Idaean Cave · cave · Region of Crete · ~94 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pithári by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5464Malaxa Mountain (7 km)
    Forts & heritage4655Tower of Chalepa (5 km)
    Caves4344St. George Cave Chappel (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2433Souda Bay (5 km)
    Churches2023Monastery of St. John the Baptist (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves713Leon (8 km)
    Museums1111Eleftherios Venizelos 'Museum (5 km)
    Other attractions67Chania Airport (7 km)
    Buddhist sites04Halevi Monastery (53 km)
    Parks11Πλατεία 1821 (Σπλάντζιας) (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Yiali Tzami (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Samaria Gorge (40 km)
    Treks11Omalos-Kallergi Via Koukoule (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Lake Kourna (34 km)
    Waterfalls11Argyroupoli Waterfalls (42 km)

    Pithári: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pithári?

    Monastery of St. John the Baptist (monastery, about 1 km), Church of Saint Mary Magdalene (church, about 5 km), Museum Of Typography (museum, about 6 km), Archaeological Museum of Chania (museum, about 6 km), Aghios Nikolaos (church, about 7 km), Malaxa Mountain (viewpoint, about 7 km).

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

    217 places on Spotwander: 54 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 forts & heritage, 43 caves, 24 beaches & coast, 20 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pithári?

    Malaxa Mountain, about 7 km by road; Kastelli Hill (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pithári?

    Tower of Chalepa, about 5 km by road; Vigla of Aroni (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Pithári?

    St. George Cave Chappel, about 1 km by road; MAICh Cave (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pithári?

    Start in Pithári, visit Monastery of St. John the Baptist, then Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, then Archaeological Museum of Chania, then Aghios Nikolaos, then Museum Of Typography, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pithári?

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

    Towns near Pithári

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