Souda Island

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Souda Island, located in the picturesque Souda Bay in the Crete region of Greece, is a hidden gem waiting to be explored by travelers seeking a peaceful and idyllic escape. This small islet is a paradise for nature lovers, with its crystal-clear turquoise waters, pristine beaches, and lush greenery. The tranquil and serene atmosphere of Souda Island makes it the perfect destination for those looking to unwind and reconnect with nature.

The island offers a variety of activities for visitors to enjoy, including snorkeling, swimming, and sunbathing on the beautiful beaches. The surrounding waters are teeming with marine life, making it an ideal spot for snorkeling enthusiasts to explore the colorful underwater world. Hiking trails crisscross the island, providing breathtaking views of the bay and the surrounding landscape. Visitors can also take a leisurely stroll along the coastline, soaking in the stunning vistas and breathing in the fresh sea air.

For history enthusiasts, Souda Island is home to a historic lighthouse that stands as a reminder of the island's rich maritime heritage. The lighthouse offers panoramic views of the bay and the surrounding area, making it a great spot for photography enthusiasts to capture stunning sunset and sunrise shots.

Local name: Σούδα Κρήτης Archipelago: Cretan IslandsCoordinates: 35°29'19"N, 24°9'7"E

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Souda Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Agia Triada Monastery, Izzeddin Fortress, Museum of Typography, Souda Bay Allied War Cemetery.

5.1 miN
Monastery, Church
Agia Triada Monastery
130 min walk • Nestled in the serene landscape of Meteora, Greece, the Agia Triada Monastery, also known as the Holy Trinity Monastery, presents a stunning example of monastic architecture perched atop a majestic rock pillar. This Eastern Orthodox monastery, founded in the 15th...
1.3 miS
Forts and castles
Izzeddin Fortress
34 min walk • The Izzeddin Fortress is an Ottoman fortress in Souda Bay, Crete, near the village of Kalami, best known for its role as a prison for political prisoners in 20th-century Greece. The fortress was established by the then Ottoman governor of the island, Rauf Pasha, in 1872, and named after the son of Sultan Abdülaziz.
4.9 miW
Specialty museum, Science museum, Museum
Museum of Typography, Souda
125 min walk • The Museum of Typography is a Greek museum of typography and printing located near Chania, Crete, at the Industrial Park of Souda. It was founded by Yannis Garedakis, owner and founder of the local newspaper Haniotika Nea, and his wife Eleni Garedakis.
5.2 miW
Cemetery
Souda Bay Allied War Cemetery
132 min walk • The Suda Bay War Cemetery is a military cemetery administered by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission at Souda Bay, Crete, Greece. It contains 19 burials from World War I and 731 World War II burials. It was designed by architect Louis de Soissons. Among those buried there are John Pendlebury and Dudley Perkins.
3.3 miSE
Island
Karga Island
85 min walk • Karga, is an uninhabited islet close to the northern coast of Crete in the Aegean Sea. It is located in Souda Bay opposite the islets of Palaiosouda, Souda, and Leon. Administratively, it is within the municipality of Vamos, in Chania regional unit.
3.9 miSE
Locality
Almyrida
100 min walk • Almyrida is a seaside resort located in the Apokoronas region of the northwest coast of the island of Crete, Greece. The village is approximately 20 kilometers from Chania, in the Chania regional unit.
6.1 miSE
Town
Vamos
157 min walk • Vamos is a small town and former municipality in the Chania regional unit, Crete, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform "Kallikratis" it is a municipal unit, part of the municipality of Apokoronas, serving as its historical capital.
4.1 miS
Village
Armenoi, Aptera
106 min walk • Armenoi is a village and former municipality in the Chania regional unit, Crete, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Apokoronas, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 55.292 km².
~890 ftNW
Island
Leon
5 min walk • Leon, also known colloquially as Nisi and during Venetian rule as Rabbit Island, is an islet in Souda Bay on the northwest coast of Crete. On the southeast side of the islet, a small distance away, there is another larger islet called Souda. In ancient times these two islets were referred to as Leukai and pronounced "Lefkai".
5.2 miNW
Village
Kounoupidiana
132 min walk • Kounoupidiana is a village in Crete, Greece, part of the municipal unit of Akrotiri and the largest town on that peninsula with a population of 6,334.
1.7 miNE
Island
Palaiosouda
43 min walk • Palaiosouda, also known as Marathi, is an islet located south of the town of Marathi, close to Souda Bay in Crete. The islet is a popular diving location.