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Káto Goúves

Crete, Greece · Europe

About Káto Goúves

Káto Goúves is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Kokkíni Cháni, 14km from Palace of Knossos.

Káto Goúves is a town located in Crete, Greece. With a population of 2,153, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Káto Goúves 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 Káto Goúves to your route.

About Káto Goúves

Goúves (Greek: Γούβες) is a village and former municipality in the Heraklion regional unit, Crete, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it has been part of the municipality of Hersonissos, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 94.963 km2 (36.665 sq mi). It lies about 9 mi (14 km)

Read more east of Heraklion. The municipal unit includes the coastal settlement of Káto Goúves, about 1.9 km (1.2 mi) north of the village, which has long sandy beaches and extensive tourist infrastructure. The surrounding area also contains traditional villages, archaeological sites and the Eileithyia Cave. To the west of Goúves are the coastal settlements of Kokkini Hani (also spelled Háni Kokkíni) and Amnísos, and to the east lies the large resort town of Hersonissos.

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Where is Káto Goúves located?

Káto Goúves is located in Crete, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 35.3293 latitude, 25.3135 longitude.

What is the population of Káto Goúves?

Káto Goúves has a population of approximately 2,153 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
2,153
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Crete
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
35.3293, 25.3135

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 Káto Goúves

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.

3 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.

14 km · about 25 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.

16 km · about 20 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.

39 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Káto Goúves

  • 78 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

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7 km awayPop. 2,968

Stalís

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12 km awayPop. 1,092

Mokhós

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12 km awayPop. 1,132

Skalánion

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13 km awayPop. 1,012

Kastélli

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14 km awayPop. 1,828

Néa Alikarnassós

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14 km awayPop. 14,624

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