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Perivólia

Crete, Greece · Europe

About Perivólia

Perivólia works well as a base: 10 minutes from Nerokoúros, 24km from Samaria Gorge.

Perivólia is a town located in Crete, Greece. With a population of 3,320, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Perivólia 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 Perivólia to your route.

About Perivólia

Perivolia Municipal Stadium (Greek: Δημοτικό Στάδιο Περιβολιών) is a multi-purpose stadium in Mournies, Chania, Greece. From the 2012-2013 season, Platanias FC were based at Perivolia Municipal Stadium, which led to extensive upgrading and modernization work at all levels during the summer of 2012, to meet in full all

Read more obligations set by the organizing principle of the Greek Super League. Since then, the Municipal stadium has "transformed" into a modern football stadium, with two tiers (one of them covered), journalists bays, brand-new change rooms for athletes and referees (female assistants have separate changing rooms), clinic, gym, comfortable offices for observers, room for press conferences, and other facilities. Platanias FC spent 6 years in the top tier Greek Super League from 2012-2013 until their relegation after 2017-2018. From the 2017-2018 season, Chania FC are also based at Perivolia Municipal Stadium following the merger of AO Chania and PGS Kissamikos. Platanias FC returned to playing at the smaller Maleme stadium in 2023, making Chania FC the main team at Perivolia stadium.

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Perivólia 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 Perivólia located?

Perivólia is located in Crete, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 35.4849 latitude, 23.9942 longitude.

What is the population of Perivólia?

Perivólia has a population of approximately 3,320 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
3,320
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Crete
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
35.4849, 23.9942

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 Perivólia

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

4 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Chania Old Venetian Harbour

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

4 km · about 10 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.

24 km · about 30 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.

29 km · about 35 min drive

beach

Balos Lagoon

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

38 km · about 45 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.

45 km · about 50 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.

47 km · about 55 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.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Perivólia

  • 29 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.
  • 53 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

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