Vryonisi

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Vryonisi, also known as Prasonisi, is an uninhabited Greek islet, in the Aegean Sea, close to the northern coast of eastern Crete. Administratively it lies within the Agios Nikolaos municipality of Lasithi. ()

Archipelago: Cretan IslandsCoordinates: 35°7'47"N, 25°45'46"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos, Lake Voulismeni, Gournia, Ammos.

5.2 miNW
Museum, Archaeological museum
Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos, Agios Nikolaos
132 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the charming coastal city of Agios Nikolaos on the island of Crete, the Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos is a treasure trove of history and culture. This museum may not have the towering presence of the Eiffel Tower, but it stands as a...
4.9 miNW
Natural attraction, Body of water, Park
Lake Voulismeni, Agios Nikolaos
126 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the charming Cretan town of Agios Nikolaos, Lake Voulismeni is a small yet captivating body of water that exudes an aura of myth and beauty. This picturesque lake, with its serene waters and steep cliffs, offers a tranquil retreat from the...
2.2 miSE
Historical place, Ruins, Palace
Gournia
56 min walk • Nestled on the island of Crete, the Minoan archaeological site of Gournia beckons history enthusiasts with the remnants of a civilization lost to time. This ancient palace, dating back to the peak of the Minoan era around 1600-1450 BCE, offers a rare glimpse into the...
4.8 miNW
35°11'14"N • 25°42'57"E
Ammos, Agios Nikolaos
122 min walk • Beach
6.8 miNE
Island
Pseira
175 min walk • Pseira is an islet in the Gulf of Mirabello in northeastern Crete with the archaeological remains of Minoan and Mycenean civilisation.
5.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Scenic drives
Ha gorge, Ierapetra
130 min walk • Ha Gorge is a narrow gorge, at the Monasteraki Dakos, on the eastern part of the island of Crete in Greece. It is located in the west slope of Thrypti mountain range, and exits east of Vasiliki village in the plain of Ierapetra. From this location scenic views overlook Pahia Amos and the bay.
5.3 miS
Village
Episkopi
136 min walk • Episkopi Ierapetras is a village on the Greek island of Crete. Episkopi belongs to the municipality of Ierapetra in the prefecture of Lasithi. It lies north of Ierapetra in the middle of the narrowest part of the island. The village has approximately one thousand inhabitants.
5 miE
Village
Kavousi, Kavousi Kastro
128 min walk • Kavousi is a historic village in the municipality of Ierapetra in the prefecture of Lasithi in eastern Crete. "Kavousi" in the Cretan dialect means "water source".
5.3 miN
Island
Mikronisi
137 min walk • Mikronisi is an uninhabited Greek islet, in the Aegean Sea, close to the northern coast of eastern Crete. Administratively it lies within the Agios Nikolaos municipality of Lasithi.
4.9 miNW
35°11'25"N • 25°43'7"E
Iris Museum, Agios Nikolaos
125 min walk • Museum
5 miN
Island
Agioi Pantes Island
129 min walk • Agioi Pantes, is a Greek islet, north of the coast of Lasithi, eastern Crete, close to Agios Nikolaos. In antiquity, it was named Pyrrha or Pyrra.