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Agía Galíni

Crete, Greece · Europe

About Agía Galíni

Agía Galíni is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Tympáki, 24km from Kourtaliotiko Gorge Road.

Agía Galíni is a town located in Crete, Greece. With a population of 646, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Agía Galíni sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Agía Galíni to your route.

About Agía Galíni

Agia Galini (Greek: Αγία Γαλήνη) is a village in Rethymno regional unit, Crete, Greece.

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Where is Agía Galíni located?

Agía Galíni is located in Crete, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 35.0971 latitude, 24.6882 longitude.

What is the population of Agía Galíni?

Agía Galíni has a population of approximately 646 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
646
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Crete
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
35.0971, 24.6882

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Greece

Police
100
Ambulance
166
Fire
199
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.

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Worth the detour from Agía Galíni

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Preveli Beach

A dramatic Cretan beach where a palm-lined river meets the Libyan Sea below a gorge, creating an almost tropical setting.

20 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

Kourtaliotiko Gorge Road

Cliff-hugging Cretan road descending through the Kourtaliotiko Gorge toward Preveli, with vultures wheeling overhead, springs in the canyon floor and Libyan Sea views at the exit.

24 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Old Town of Rethymno

A beautifully preserved Cretan old town with a Venetian harbor, Ottoman mosques, and the massive Fortezza fortress overlooking the sea.

36 km · about 40 min drive

ancient ruins

Palace of Knossos

The largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and ceremonial center of the Minoan civilization, associated with the myth of the Labyrinth and the Minotaur.

49 km · about 55 min drive

museum

Heraklion Archaeological Museum

One of the greatest museums in Europe, housing the world's finest collection of Minoan art and artifacts from Crete's Bronze Age palaces.

49 km · about 55 min drive

bridge

Aradena Bridge

Vertigo-inducing steel Bailey bridge spanning the 138 m deep Aradena Gorge in Sfakia, southern Crete: planks rattle as you cross, and it doubles as one of Greece's highest bungee-jump sites.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Agía Galíni

  • 24 kmKourtaliotiko Gorge RoadCliff-hugging Cretan road descending through the Kourtaliotiko Gorge toward Preveli, with vultures wheeling overhead, springs in the canyon floor and Libyan Sea views at the exit.
  • 59 kmAradena BridgeVertigo-inducing steel Bailey bridge spanning the 138 m deep Aradena Gorge in Sfakia, southern Crete: planks rattle as you cross, and it doubles as one of Greece's highest bungee-jump sites.

Driving in Greece

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.88/litre
Motorway tolls
~€7.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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