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CRETAquarium
Mediterranean-focused aquarium in Crete showcasing the rich marine biodiversity of the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.
3 km · about 5 min drive
Crete, Greece · Europe
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.
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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Káto Goúves is located in Crete, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 35.3293 latitude, 25.3135 longitude.
Káto Goúves has a population of approximately 2,153 people, making it a town in Greece.
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landmark
Mediterranean-focused aquarium in Crete showcasing the rich marine biodiversity of the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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.
14 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.
16 km · about 20 min drive
castle
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
April to October
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