Papadoplaka

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Papadoplaka is a natural reef islet off the southern coast of the Greek island of Crete in the Libyan Sea. The islet is in a bay between cape Lithino and cape Kefalas, at Kommos, and close to Gortyn which was the ancient capital of Crete. The name can be loosely translated as the priest's rock. It is administered within Heraklion regional unit. ()

Archipelago: Cretan IslandsCoordinates: 34°55'10"N, 24°47'9"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Red Beach, Matala Tombs, Trafos, Megalonisi.

5 miNW
34°59'9"N • 24°44'58"E
Red Beach, Matala
129 min walk • Beach
5.6 miN
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Matala Tombs, Matala
144 min walk • Matala is a village located 75 km south-west of Heraklion, Crete, Greece. Matala is part of the community of Pitsidia within the municipal unit of Tympaki, Faistos municipality, Heraklion regional unit.
2.5 miNE
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Trafos
64 min walk • Trafos is an islet off the southern coast of the Greek island of Crete in the Libyan sea. The islet is in a bay between the capes of Lithino and Kefalas, at Kommos, and close to Gortyn which was the ancient capital of Crete.
0.8 miE
Island
Megalonisi
22 min walk • Megalonisi, also Nisiopi, is a long island near the west coast of the island Lesbos, North Aegean, Greece. It is situated in front of Sigri's harbour, and stretches across the mouth of the bay and acts as a buffer to the prevailing winds.
1.3 miNE
Island
Mikronisi
33 min walk • One of the highlights of a visit to Mikronisi is exploring the island's charming villages, where traditional Greek culture and hospitality are still very much alive. Visitors can wander through the narrow streets, admire the whitewashed buildings adorned with colorful...
1.7 miNE
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Mavronisi, Matala
43 min walk • Mavronisi is a small islet off the southern coast of the Greek island of Crete and in the Libyan Sea. The islet is administered from Moires in Heraklion regional unit.