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Goúrnes

Crete, Greece · Europe

About Goúrnes

Goúrnes is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Skalánion, 11km from Palace of Knossos.

Goúrnes is a town located in Crete, Greece. With a population of 1,628, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Goúrnes 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 Goúrnes to your route.

About Goúrnes

Iraklion Air Station was a United States Air Force facility located 16 kilometers (9.9 mi) east of the city of Iraklion near the village of Gournes, in the north central section of the Greek island of Crete.

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Where is Goúrnes located?

Goúrnes is located in Crete, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 35.3263 latitude, 25.2774 longitude.

What is the population of Goúrnes?

Goúrnes has a population of approximately 1,628 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
1,628
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Crete
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
35.3263, 25.2774

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 Goúrnes

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

CRETAquarium

Mediterranean-focused aquarium in Crete showcasing the rich marine biodiversity of the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.

1 km · about 5 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.

11 km · about 20 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.

13 km · about 25 min drive

castle

Spinalonga Island

A fortified islet off Crete with Venetian ramparts, once a leper colony, now one of Greece's most atmospheric historical sites.

42 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Goúrnes

  • 75 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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Goúrnes.

Kokkíni Cháni

🇬🇷 Greece

2 km awayPop. 1,755

Káto Goúves

🇬🇷 Greece

3 km awayPop. 2,153

Skalánion

🇬🇷 Greece

10 km awayPop. 1,012

Limín Khersonísou

🇬🇷 Greece

10 km awayPop. 2,968

Néa Alikarnassós

🇬🇷 Greece

11 km awayPop. 14,624

Irákleion

🇬🇷 Greece

12 km awayPop. 137,154

Vassilies

🇬🇷 Greece

14 km awayPop. 1,662

Kastélli

🇬🇷 Greece

14 km awayPop. 1,828

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