Gouves

#139 among destinations in Greece

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Gouves is a village and former municipality in the Heraklion regional unit, Crete, Greece. Since the 2011, local government reform it is part of the municipality Hersonissos, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 94.963 km². It lies around 20 km east of Heraklion. ()

Alternative names: Population: ~540 pplCoordinates: 35°19'58"N, 25°18'45"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Cretaquarium, Watercity, Aquaworld Aquarium, Lychnostatis Open Air Museum.

1.7 miW
Aquarium, Park, Zoo
Cretaquarium, Heraklion
44 min walk • Nestled on the shores of the Mediterranean, the Cretaquarium offers a deep dive into the wonders of marine life, making it a must-visit destination in Heraklion, Greece. This modern aquarium, located in the town of Gournes, presents a magical underwater journey through...
3.8 miSW
Water park, Amusement park, Swimming
Watercity
97 min walk • Nestled in the sunny landscape of Crete, Greece, Watercity Waterpark stands as an oasis of aquatic thrills and relaxation for visitors of all ages. Known for its extensive range of slides, pools, and activities, this water park is a must-visit destination for families...
4.5 miE
Aquarium, Museum, Park
Aquaworld Aquarium, Chersonissos
114 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.
5.9 miE
35°18'23"N • 25°24'41"E
Lychnostatis Open Air Museum, Chersonissos
150 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
1.5 miW
Theme park, Amusement park, Entertainment
Dinosauria Park, Heraklion
37 min walk • Dinosauria Park is a dinosaur park located near the town of Gournes in Crete, Greece, 15 kilometres east of the city of Heraklion.
2.7 miE
35°19'10"N • 25°21'28"E
Arion Stables & Apartments Hersonissos, Chersonissos
70 min walk • Horse-drawn carriage tours, Horseback riding tours, Outdoor activities
4.4 miE
35°19'16"N • 25°23'19"E
Buggy Safari Motoxperience, Chersonissos
112 min walk • Off-road and atv trails, Safaris, Nature and wildlife tours
6.4 miSW
Locality
Episkopi
163 min walk • Episkopi is a former municipality in the Heraklion regional unit, Crete, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Hersonissos, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 45.500 km². Population 2,291.
0.8 miW
Village
Epano Vatheia
21 min walk • Epano Vatheia is a Greek village in the Heraklion regional unit, Crete, Greece. It is located at an altitude of 260 m, some 17 kilometres from the city of Heraklion, in the valley of the Stavromenos river. Its population numbers 151.