Notable fort · Region of Crete, Region of Crete

Gavdos

Γαύδος

Gavdos is a fort in Region of Crete, Region of Crete.

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Gavdos: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Gavdos

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Gavdos — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: 34.83669, 24.08450. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

Places to visit near Gavdos

Prasonisi · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~5 km · Must-see
Southernmost point of Europe · attraction · Region of Crete · ~7 km · Must-see
Ammoudi tous Volakous · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~50 km · Must-see
Loutro · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~50 km · Must-see
Katonisi · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~50 km · Must-see
Aradena Gorge · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~54 km · Must-see
Fortress of Agia Roumeli · fort · Region of Crete · ~57 km · Must-see
Imbros gorge · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~58 km · Must-see
Samaria Gorge · sanctuary · Region of Crete · ~58 km · Must-see
Schinaria Beach · beach · Region of Crete · ~60 km · Must-see
Ammoudi Beach · beach · Region of Crete · ~60 km · Must-see
Executions 1943 · fort · Region of Crete · ~60 km · Must-see
Plakias · beach · Region of Crete · ~60 km · Must-see
Poikilassos · fort · Region of Crete · ~61 km · Must-see
The Holy Monastery of Preveli · Buddhist site · Region of Crete · ~61 km · Must-see
Kryoneritis · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~62 km · Must-see
Preveli Beach · beach · Region of Crete · ~62 km · Must-see
Sternes · cave · Region of Crete · ~63 km · Must-see

See everything within a day’s drive of Gavdos

Other forts & heritage near Gavdos

Fortress of Agia Roumeli · fort · Region of Crete · ~57 km · Must-see
Executions 1943 · fort · Region of Crete · ~60 km · Must-see
Poikilassos · fort · Region of Crete · ~61 km · Must-see
Λισσός · fort · Region of Crete · ~66 km · Must-see
Ancient Lappa · fort · Region of Crete · ~69 km · Must-see
Ancient Elyros · fort · Region of Crete · ~71 km · Must-see
Castle of Selinos · fort · Region of Crete · ~71 km · Must-see
Tholos Tomb Of Phylaki · fort · Region of Crete · ~72 km · Must-see
Armeni Nekropolis · fort · Region of Crete · ~79 km · Must-see
Kommos · fort · Region of Crete · ~81 km · Must-see

All forts & heritage in Region of Crete

Frequently asked

Is Gavdos open today?

No visitor has reported the opening status for Gavdos yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

What is the best time to visit Gavdos?

October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

What are the places to visit near Gavdos?

Nearby: Prasonisi (viewpoint, 5 km), Southernmost point of Europe (attraction, 7 km), Ammoudi tous Volakous (viewpoint, 50 km), Loutro (viewpoint, 50 km), Katonisi (viewpoint, 50 km), Aradena Gorge (viewpoint, 54 km).

Is Gavdos worth visiting?

Gavdos is listed as a notable fort in Region of Crete on Spotwander.