Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece

Places to visit near Sísion

Sísion is a town in Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece, home to about 1,003 people. Within 50 km by road there are 202 places to visit — 59 forts & heritage, 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 caves and 24 churches. The must-see places are Malia Palace (4 km), Μόνη Αγίου Γεωργίου Σεληνάρι (4 km) and Agia Varvara (6 km).

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Sísion at a glance

Location
Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece
Population
about 1,003
Coordinates
35.3077° N, 25.5202° E
Places within 50 km
202 (60 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 Sísion

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Forts & heritage near Sísion

86 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sísion. The closest is Kephali Tou Agiou Antoniou (1 km); the best-known is Dreros (14 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Dreros · fort · Region of Crete · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Papoura · fort · Region of Crete · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Kephali Tou Agiou Antoniou · fort · Region of Crete · ~1 km
  • Lato · fort · Region of Crete · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Olous · fort · Region of Crete · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Marina of Milatos · fort · Region of Crete · ~5 km

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sísion

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sísion. The closest is Μόνη Αγίου Γεωργίου Σεληνάρι (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Sísion

33 caves within 100 km of Sísion. The closest is Achnistres Cave (4 km); the best-known is Milatos Cave (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Sísion

33 churches within 100 km of Sísion. The closest is Panagia Vigliotissa (11 km); the best-known is Keras Kardiotissas Monastery (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Sísion

28 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Sísion. The closest is Agia Varvara (6 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Agia Varvara · river spot · Region of Crete · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Afendis Christos · river spot · Region of Crete · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Nikolos · river spot · Region of Crete · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Vryonisi · river spot · Region of Crete · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Avgo · river spot · Region of Crete · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Konida · river spot · Region of Crete · ~42 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Sísion

22 beaches & coast within 100 km of Sísion. The closest is Malia Palace (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Sísion

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sísion
  2. 6 km Agia Varvara · river spot, Region of Crete
  3. 1 km Afendis Christos · river spot, Region of Crete
  4. 4 km Malia Palace · palace, Region of Crete
  5. 6 km Μόνη Αγίου Γεωργίου Σεληνάρι · viewpoint, Region of Crete
  6. 5 km Milatos Cave · cave, Region of Crete
  7. 7 km Back to Sísion

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From travellers near Sísion

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How to reach Sísion

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    Within 15 km of Sísion

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sísion by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5986Kephali Tou Agiou Antoniou (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2940Μόνη Αγίου Γεωργίου Σεληνάρι (4 km)
    Caves3033Achnistres Cave (4 km)
    Churches2433Panagia Vigliotissa (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1628Agia Varvara (6 km)
    Beaches & coast1522Malia Palace (4 km)
    Museums99Museum Lychnostatis (12 km)
    Buddhist sites67Koufi Petra (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55Aposelemis Reservoir (15 km)
    Other attractions44Abduction of Europe (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Aquaworld Aquarium (15 km)
    Parks22Watercity Waterpark (30 km)
    Waterfalls02Mylonas Waterfall (53 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Ierapetra Mosque (49 km)

    Sísion: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sísion?

    Malia Palace (palace, about 4 km), Μόνη Αγίου Γεωργίου Σεληνάρι (viewpoint, about 4 km), Agia Varvara (river spot, about 6 km), Milatos Cave (cave, about 7 km), Afendis Christos (river spot, about 7 km), Selena (viewpoint, about 11 km).

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

    202 places on Spotwander: 59 forts & heritage, 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 caves, 24 churches, 16 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sísion?

    Kephali Tou Agiou Antoniou, about 1 km by road; Marina of Milatos (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sísion?

    Μόνη Αγίου Γεωργίου Σεληνάρι, about 4 km by road; Selena (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Sísion?

    Achnistres Cave, about 4 km by road; Milatos Cave (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sísion?

    Start in Sísion, visit Agia Varvara, then Afendis Christos, then Malia Palace, then Μόνη Αγίου Γεωργίου Σεληνάρι, then Milatos Cave, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sísion?

    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 Sísion

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