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Agía Marína

Crete, Greece · Europe

About Agía Marína

Agía Marína is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Galatás, 28km from Samaria Gorge.

Agía Marína is a town located in Crete, Greece. With a population of 1,679, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Agía Marína 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 Marína to your route.

About Agía Marína

Agia Marina is a town on the island of Crete in Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Chania, of which it is a community. It has a population of 1,679 (2021 census) and covers an area of 5.324 km2 (2.056 sq mi). It is 10 km west from Chania.

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Where is Agía Marína located?

Agía Marína is located in Crete, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 35.5178 latitude, 23.9267 longitude.

What is the population of Agía Marína?

Agía Marína has a population of approximately 1,679 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
1,679
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Crete
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
35.5178, 23.9267

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 Marína

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Old Town of Chania

Crete's most beautiful town with a stunning Venetian harbor, a lighthouse, and Ottoman and Venetian architecture layered across centuries.

8 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Chania Old Venetian Harbour

A Venetian lighthouse, waterfront tavernas and an Ottoman mosque ring Crete's prettiest old port.

8 km · about 15 min drive

natural wonder

Samaria Gorge

Europe's longest gorge at 16 km on Crete, a dramatic hike through towering walls down to the Libyan Sea.

28 km · about 30 min drive

beach

Balos Lagoon

A stunning shallow turquoise lagoon on Crete's northwestern tip where pink-white sand meets three shades of blue water.

31 km · about 35 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.

34 km · about 40 min drive

beach

Elafonissi Beach

A dreamy Cretan beach famous for its pink-tinged sand created by crushed shells, with shallow warm waters ideal for wading.

44 km · about 50 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.

52 km · about 60 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.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Agía Marína

  • 34 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.
  • 60 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.

Driving in Greece

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

When to drive here

April to October

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