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Néa Alikarnassós

Crete, Greece · Europe

About Néa Alikarnassós

Néa Alikarnassós is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Skalánion, 5km from Palace of Knossos.

Néa Alikarnassós is a town located in Crete, Greece. With a population of 14,624, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Néa Alikarnassós 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 Néa Alikarnassós to your route.

About Néa Alikarnassós

The Kairatos (Greek: Καίρατος, Latin: Caeratus) is a natural watercourse on the island of Crete in Greece. In the Minoan era, aqueducts diverted water to Kephala hill from spring water sources at Archanes, which springs are the headwaters of the Kairatos River; in fact, the Bronze Age palace of Knossos lay upon the

Read more gently sloping banks of the Kairatos. The Kairatos runs east of Knossos and flows into the Aegean Sea in the Katsampas area, 1.5 km east of the city center of Heraklion.

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Where is Néa Alikarnassós located?

Néa Alikarnassós is located in Crete, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 35.3389 latitude, 25.1597 longitude.

What is the population of Néa Alikarnassós?

Néa Alikarnassós has a population of approximately 14,624 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
14,624
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Crete
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
35.3389, 25.1597

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 Néa Alikarnassós

4 notable places within an hour's 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.

2 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.

5 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

CRETAquarium

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

11 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.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Néa Alikarnassós

  • 65 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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