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.
38 km · about 45 min drive
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Moíres
Crete, Greece · Europe
About Moíres
Moíres sits on the route: 15 minutes from Ágioi Déka, 41km from Kourtaliotiko Gorge Road.
Moíres is in Crete, Greece, with about 6,400 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Ágioi Déka, about 9 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Moíres?
Within an hour or so of Moíres: Palace of Knossos (38 km), Preveli Beach (38 km), Heraklion Archaeological Museum (40 km), Kourtaliotiko Gorge Road (41 km).
Are there any good drives near Moíres?
The nearest famous roads are Kourtaliotiko Gorge Road.
Where is Moíres?
Moíres is in Crete, Greece, about 9 km from Ágioi Déka.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 6,379
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Crete
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Coordinates
- 35.0514, 24.8733
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Greece
Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
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Worth the detour from Moíres
6 notable places within an hour's drive.
beach
Preveli Beach
A dramatic Cretan beach where a palm-lined river meets the Libyan Sea below a gorge, creating an almost tropical setting.
38 km · about 45 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.
40 km · about 45 min drive
famous road
Kourtaliotiko Gorge 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.
41 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
CRETAquarium
Mediterranean-focused aquarium in Crete showcasing the rich marine biodiversity of the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.
49 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Old Town of Rethymno
A beautifully preserved Cretan old town with a Venetian harbor, Ottoman mosques, and the massive Fortezza fortress overlooking the sea.
51 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Moíres
- 41 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.
- 76 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
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