Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece

Places to visit near Soúda

Soúda is a town in Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece, home to about 6,729 people. Within 50 km by road there are 219 places to visit — 55 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 forts & heritage, 44 caves and 25 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Museum Of Typography (1 km), Malaxa Mountain (3 km) and Monastery of St. John the Baptist (5 km).

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

Soúda at a glance

Location
Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece
Population
about 6,729
Coordinates
35.4872° N, 24.0734° E
Places within 50 km
219 (46 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 Soúda

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Soúda: 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 Soúda, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Soúda

65 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Soúda. The closest is Malaxa Mountain (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Soúda

53 forts & heritage within 100 km of Soúda. The closest is Tsikalario Mosque (2 km); the best-known is Stilos (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Soúda

45 caves within 100 km of Soúda. The closest is MAICh Cave (3 km); the best-known is Arkoudiotissa Cave (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Soúda

34 beaches & coast within 100 km of Soúda. The closest is Souda Bay (4 km); the best-known is Venetian Lighthouse (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Soúda

23 churches within 100 km of Soúda. The closest is Monastery of St. John the Baptist (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Soúda

13 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Soúda. The closest is Leon (9 km); the best-known is Paleosouda (12 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Paleosouda · river spot · Region of Crete · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Karga · river spot · Region of Crete · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Leon · river spot · Region of Crete · ~9 km
  • Souda · river spot · Region of Crete · ~9 km
  • Lazaretta · river spot · Region of Crete · ~9 km
  • Agioi Theodoroi · river spot · Region of Crete · ~17 km

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A one-day trip from Soúda

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 Soúda
  2. 3 km Malaxa Mountain · viewpoint, Region of Crete
  3. 2 km Museum Of Typography · museum, Region of Crete
  4. 6 km Archaeological Museum of Chania · museum, Region of Crete
  5. 1 km Church of Saint Mary Magdalene · church, Region of Crete
  6. 4 km Monastery of St. John the Baptist · monastery, Region of Crete
  7. 5 km Back to Soúda

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From travellers near Soúda

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How to reach Soúda

    All places near Soúda by distance

    Within 15 km of Soúda

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Agia Irini · church · Region of Crete · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Kotsifos Gorge · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Halevi Monastery · Buddhist site · Region of Crete · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Plakias · beach · Region of Crete · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Balos · beach · Region of Crete · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Kouroupa · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Castle of Selinos · fort · Region of Crete · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Koursari · river spot · Region of Crete · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Arnaouti · river spot · Region of Crete · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Praso · river spot · Region of Crete · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Valenti Rock · river spot · Region of Crete · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Schistonisi · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Ammoudi Beach · beach · Region of Crete · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Schinaria Beach · beach · Region of Crete · ~60 km · Must-see
    • The Holy Monastery of Preveli · Buddhist site · Region of Crete · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Κεφαλόβρυση · church · Region of Crete · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Preveli Beach · beach · Region of Crete · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Kedrodasos · beach · Region of Crete · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Mοnastery of Chrysoskalitissa · Buddhist site · Region of Crete · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Soros · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Elafonisi Beach · beach · Region of Crete · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Monastery of Arkadi · Buddhist site · Region of Crete · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Eleutherna Bridge · fort · Region of Crete · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Siderotas · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Kedros · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Μονή Ασωμάτων · church · Region of Crete · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Monastiraki · fort · Region of Crete · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Prasonisi · river spot · Region of Crete · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Bali Castle Church · beach · Region of Crete · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Livadi Beach · beach · Region of Crete · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Vouvala · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Prasonisi · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~85 km · Must-see
    • Apodoulou · fort · Region of Crete · ~86 km · Must-see
    • Psiloritis · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~87 km · Must-see
    • Agathias · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~89 km · Must-see
    • Axos · fort · Region of Crete · ~91 km · Must-see
    • Diapori · river spot · Region of Crete · ~91 km · Must-see
    • Idaean Cave · cave · Region of Crete · ~94 km · Must-see
    • Memorial of the Razing of Anogeia · fort · Region of Crete · ~95 km · Must-see
    • Southernmost Point of Europe · attraction · Region of Crete · ~96 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Soúda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5565Malaxa Mountain (3 km)
    Forts & heritage4653Tsikalario Mosque (2 km)
    Caves4445MAICh Cave (3 km)
    Beaches & coast2534Souda Bay (4 km)
    Churches2023Monastery of St. John the Baptist (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves713Leon (9 km)
    Museums1111Museum Of Typography (1 km)
    Other attractions67Etz Hayyim Synagogue (8 km)
    Buddhist sites04Halevi Monastery (53 km)
    Parks11Πλατεία 1821 (Σπλάντζιας) (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Yiali Tzami (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Samaria Gorge (36 km)
    Treks11Omalos-Kallergi Via Koukoule (28 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Lake Kourna (32 km)

    Soúda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Soúda?

    Museum Of Typography (museum, about 1 km), Malaxa Mountain (viewpoint, about 3 km), Monastery of St. John the Baptist (monastery, about 5 km), Church of Saint Mary Magdalene (church, about 6 km), Archaeological Museum of Chania (museum, about 6 km), Aghios Nikolaos (church, about 7 km).

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

    219 places on Spotwander: 55 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 forts & heritage, 44 caves, 25 beaches & coast, 20 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Soúda?

    Malaxa Mountain, about 3 km by road; Kastelli Hill (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Soúda?

    Tsikalario Mosque, about 2 km by road; Tower of Malaxa (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Soúda?

    MAICh Cave, about 3 km by road; St. George Cave Chappel (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Soúda?

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

    What is the best time to visit places near Soúda?

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

    Towns near Soúda

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