Places to visit near

Skalánion

Skalánion is a town in Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece of about 1,012 people. Within 50 km by road there are 184 places to visit: 51 forts & heritage, 29 hill stations & viewpoints and 38 caves. The must-see places are Knossos Palace, Nekropole of Phourni and Anemospilia.

35.2826° N, 25.1868° EPop. 1,012

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Within 30 km121 places
Within 50 km184
Must-see137
Notable126
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Skalánion

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:06 pm

54 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Skalánion
  2. Nekropole of Phourniheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Stravomytis Cavecave · 1 hrs
  4. Monastery Agarathosmonastery · 30 min
  5. Eileithyia Cave at Amnissoscave · 1 hrs
  6. Georgiadi Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Skalánion
Today’s loopSkalánionStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Skalánion?

Knossos Palace (palace, about 3 km), Nekropole of Phourni (heritage site, about 6 km), Anemospilia (heritage site, about 6 km), Eileithyia Cave at Amnissos (cave, about 6 km), Ανάκτορο Αρχανών (heritage site, about 7 km), Juchtas (viewpoint, about 8 km).

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

184 places on Spotwander: 51 forts & heritage, 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 caves, 28 churches, 8 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest fort to Skalánion?

Prassa, about 3 km by road; Royal Villa (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Skalánion?

Kephala, about 3 km by road; Juchtas (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Skalánion?

Start in Skalánion, visit Nekropole of Phourni, then Stravomytis Cave, then Monastery Agarathos, then Eileithyia Cave at Amnissos, then Georgiadi Park, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.