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Foinikas, Plakias

#4 among attractions in Plakias

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Local name: Δήμος Φοίνικα Coordinates: 35°11'30"N, 24°23'30"E
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Plakias Greece

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Foinikas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Preveli, Kourtaliotiko Gorge, Kotsifos Gorge, Kouroupa.

  • preveli5.3 miSE
    Monastery

    Preveli

    136 min walk • Preveli Monastery, perched on the rocky cliffs of Crete, Greece, stands as a testament to the island's rich ecclesiastical heritage and tumultuous history. This historic monastery complex, dating back to the 16th century, has played a significant role throughout...

  • kourtaliotiko gorge plakias4.4 miE
    Nature, Natural attraction, Canyon

    Kourtaliotiko Gorge, Plakias

    113 min walk • The Kourtaliotiko Gorge, also known as the Asomatos Gorge, is a gorge on the southern side of the western part of the island of Crete. It is situated where the Kourtaliotiko River flows southwards between the mountains of Kouroupa and Xiron. The village of Koxare is at the northern end of the gorge.

  • kotsifos gorge plakias2.1 miN
    Nature, Canyon

    Kotsifos Gorge, Plakias

    53 min walk • The Kotsifos Gorge is a gorge on the southern side of the western part of the island of Crete. It is situated west of the mountain of Kouroupa, north of the town of Plakias, and on the road between Sellia and Angouseliana. It is noted for the high number of Cretan endemic plant species that grow there.

  • kouroupa2.9 miNE
    Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain

    Kouroupa

    75 min walk • Kouroupa is a mountain in western Crete. Its summit is 984 metres above sea level. To the east of the mountain lies Kourtaliotiko Gorge.

  • atsipades4.1 miNE
    Village

    Atsipades

    105 min walk • Atsipades is an archaeological site of a Minoan peak sanctuary in western Crete. It is an open-air peak sanctuary which means that it is found in the high mountain and is open to the elements. It was discovered by K. Nowicki in 1985.

Where to next? Visit crete Crete region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Greece.

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