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.
23 km · about 25 min drive
Crete, Greece · Europe
Agía Varvára is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Gérgeri, 49km from Kourtaliotiko Gorge Road.
Agía Varvára is a town located in Crete, Greece. With a population of 4,241, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Agía Varvára 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 Varvára to your route.
Agia Varvara (Greek: Αγία Βαρβάρα) is a village and a former municipality in the Heraklion regional unit, Crete, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Gortyn, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 99.038 km2 (38.239 sq mi). Population 4,241 (2021).Read more
The village lies at an altitude of about 580 meters and has 2,096 inhabitants.
Agia Varvara lies on the busy north–south road from Heraklion on the north coast of the island towards the centre.
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Agía Varvára is located in Crete, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 35.1371 latitude, 25.0013 longitude.
Agía Varvára has a population of approximately 4,241 people, making it a town in Greece.
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ancient ruins
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.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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.
26 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Mediterranean-focused aquarium in Crete showcasing the rich marine biodiversity of the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.
34 km · about 40 min drive
beach
A dramatic Cretan beach where a palm-lined river meets the Libyan Sea below a gorge, creating an almost tropical setting.
48 km · about 55 min drive
famous 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.
49 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
A beautifully preserved Cretan old town with a Venetian harbor, Ottoman mosques, and the massive Fortezza fortress overlooking the sea.
55 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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