Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece

Places to visit near Stalís

Stalís is a town in Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece, home to about 1,182 people. Within 50 km by road there are 192 places to visit — 60 forts & heritage, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 churches and 29 caves. The must-see places are Afendis Christos (3 km), Agia Varvara (4 km) and Aquaworld Aquarium (6 km).

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Stalís at a glance

Location
Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece
Population
about 1,182
Coordinates
35.2926° N, 25.4329° E
Places within 50 km
192 (58 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 churches and caves

Top places to visit near Stalís

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Forts & heritage near Stalís

87 forts & heritage within 100 km of Stalís. The closest is Basilika of Kastri (6 km); the best-known is Papoura (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Stalís

42 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Stalís. The closest is Rozas Gorge (10 km); the best-known is Karfi (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Stalís

34 churches within 100 km of Stalís. The closest is Church of St. Nicholas (4 km); the best-known is Keras Kardiotissas Monastery (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Stalís

31 caves within 100 km of Stalís. The closest is Σπήλαιον τῆς Μαρίας (3 km); the best-known is Trapeza Cave (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Stalís

25 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Stalís. The closest is Afendis Christos (3 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Afendis Christos · river spot · Region of Crete · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Agia Varvara · river spot · Region of Crete · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Nikolos · river spot · Region of Crete · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Vryonisi · river spot · Region of Crete · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Avgo · river spot · Region of Crete · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Psyllos · river spot · Region of Crete · ~49 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Stalís

20 beaches & coast within 100 km of Stalís. The closest is Drapanos (2 km); the best-known is Malia Palace (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Stalís

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Stalís
  2. 3 km Afendis Christos · river spot, Region of Crete
  3. 1 km Agia Varvara · river spot, Region of Crete
  4. 3 km Malia Palace · palace, Region of Crete
  5. 10 km Keras Kardiotissas Monastery · monastery, Region of Crete
  6. 15 km Aquaworld Aquarium · nature spot, Region of Crete
  7. 6 km Back to Stalís

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From travellers near Stalís

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    Within 15 km of Stalís

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Stalís by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6087Basilika of Kastri (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2542Rozas Gorge (10 km)
    Churches2734Church of St. Nicholas (4 km)
    Caves2931Σπήλαιον τῆς Μαρίας (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1125Afendis Christos (3 km)
    Beaches & coast1220Drapanos (2 km)
    Museums1212Museum Lychnostatis (3 km)
    Buddhist sites46Krystallenia Monastery, Lasithi (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55Aposelemis Dam (7 km)
    Other attractions33Venetian Arsenals (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Aquaworld Aquarium (6 km)
    Parks22Watercity Waterpark (21 km)
    Waterfalls02Mylonas Waterfall (59 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Ierapetra Mosque (53 km)

    Stalís: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Stalís?

    Afendis Christos (river spot, about 3 km), Agia Varvara (river spot, about 4 km), Aquaworld Aquarium (nature spot, about 6 km), Malia Palace (palace, about 7 km), Keras Kardiotissas Monastery (monastery, about 10 km), Karfi (viewpoint, about 11 km).

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

    192 places on Spotwander: 60 forts & heritage, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 churches, 29 caves, 11 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Stalís?

    Basilika of Kastri, about 6 km by road; Kephali Tou Agiou Antoniou (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Stalís?

    Rozas Gorge, about 10 km by road; Karfi (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Stalís?

    Church of St. Nicholas, about 4 km by road; Gouverniotissa Monastery (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Stalís?

    Start in Stalís, visit Afendis Christos, then Agia Varvara, then Malia Palace, then Keras Kardiotissas Monastery, then Aquaworld Aquarium, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Stalís?

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

    Towns near Stalís

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