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Kíssamos

Crete, Greece · Europe

About Kíssamos

Kíssamos is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Kolympári, 38km from Samaria Gorge.

Kíssamos is a town located in Crete, Greece. With a population of 4,236, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Kíssamos 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 Kíssamos to your route.

About Kíssamos

Spilia Museum of Kissamos is a museum in Kissamos, Crete, Greece.

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Kíssamos offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Kíssamos located?

Kíssamos is located in Crete, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 35.4946 latitude, 23.6537 longitude.

What is the population of Kíssamos?

Kíssamos has a population of approximately 4,236 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
4,236
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Crete
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
35.4946, 23.6537

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 Kíssamos

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Balos Lagoon

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

11 km · about 20 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.

27 km · about 30 min 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.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Chania Old Venetian Harbour

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

33 km · about 40 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.

38 km · about 45 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.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Kíssamos

  • 47 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.

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 Kíssamos.

Kolympári

🇬🇷 Greece

13 km awayPop. 4,139

Geráni

🇬🇷 Greece

20 km away

Agía Marína

🇬🇷 Greece

25 km awayPop. 1,679

Galatás

🇬🇷 Greece

28 km awayPop. 3,166

Darátsos

🇬🇷 Greece

29 km awayPop. 4,732

Palaióchora

🇬🇷 Greece

29 km awayPop. 2,372

Perivólia

🇬🇷 Greece

31 km awayPop. 3,320

Mourniés

🇬🇷 Greece

33 km awayPop. 5,318

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