Afentis Christos

#937 among destinations in Greece

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Afentis Christos is a small islet off the northern coast of the Greek island of Crete named after the small chapel built there. The islet and chapel is only a short distance away from the beach at Malia and a short distance from the islet of Agia Varvara. Afentis Christos is administered from Malia in Heraklion regional unit. ()

Local name: Αφέντης Χριστός Μαλίων Archipelago: Cretan IslandsCoordinates: 35°17'44"N, 25°27'39"E

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Afentis Christos – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Keras Kardiotissas Monastery, Aquaworld Aquarium, Lychnostatis Open Air Museum, Stalida.

4.9 miS
Monastery
Keras Kardiotissas Monastery
126 min walk • The Keras Kardiotissas Monastery or simply Keras Monastery is an Eastern Orthodox monastery dedicated to Virgin Mary that is situated near the village of Kera of the Heraklion regional unit in Crete, Greece. It is built on the north slopes of Mt.
4.3 miW
Aquarium, Museum, Park
Aquaworld Aquarium, Chersonissos
110 min walk • Aquaworld Aquarium is a natural history museum in Hersonissos, Heraklion, Crete, Greece. Founded in 1995, Aquaworld was founded and developed by Scotsman John Bryce McLaren. The majority of the animals on display are either rescued or were unwanted pets which now have a home in this environment.
2.9 miW
35°18'23"N • 25°24'41"E
Lychnostatis Open Air Museum, Chersonissos
74 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
1.7 miW
Village
Stalida
43 min walk • Stalida is a village that lies between Malia and Hersonissos on the north coast of Crete, Greece. The name derives from the Greek verb stalizo, which means 'stop for a rest' as this was a location where shepherds and farms rested in between villages.
4.4 miNW
35°19'16"N • 25°23'19"E
Buggy Safari Motoxperience, Chersonissos
114 min walk • Off-road and atv trails, Safaris, Nature and wildlife tours
1.8 miE
Museum
Chryssolakkos
47 min walk • Chryssolakkos means the "Pit of gold". This is where the ancient necropolis in Malia, an ancient Minoan town in Crete, Greece is located.