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Zarós

Zarós is a town in Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece of about 2,205 people. Within 50 km by road there are 198 places to visit: 64 forts & heritage, 39 hill stations & viewpoints and 39 caves. The must-see places are Vrontisi Monastery, Gortyn and Prinias.

35.1303° N, 24.9041° EPop. 2,205

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Within 30 km139 places
Within 50 km198
Must-see135
Notable127
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Zarós

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:12 pm

88 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 Zarós
  2. Gortynheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Palace of Phaistospalace · 1.5 hrs
  4. Idaean Cavecave · 1 hrs
  5. Zominthosheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Priniasheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Zarós
Today’s loopZarósStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Zarós?

Vrontisi Monastery (monastery, about 3 km), Gortyn (heritage site, about 11 km), Prinias (heritage site, about 13 km), Idaean Cave (cave, about 14 km), Palace of Phaistos (palace, about 15 km), Archeological Site of Phaistos (heritage site, about 15 km).

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

198 places on Spotwander: 64 forts & heritage, 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 caves, 22 churches, 11 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest fort to Zarós?

Castel Nuovo, about 9 km by road; North Theater (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Zarós?

Rouvas Municipal Unit, about 3 km by road; Soros (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Zarós?

Start in Zarós, visit Gortyn, then Palace of Phaistos, then Idaean Cave, then Zominthos, then Prinias, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.