PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
P
Destinations
Home›Destinations›Pithári
EuropeGreeceCrete

Pithári

Crete, Greece · Europe

About Pithári

Pithári is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Tsikalariá, 30km from Samaria Gorge.

Pithári is a town located in Crete, Greece. With a population of 1,302, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Pithári 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 Pithári to your route.

About Pithári

The Technical University of Crete (TUC; Greek: Πολυτεχνείο Κρήτης, Polytechneio Kritis) is a state university under the supervision of the Greek Ministry of Education which was founded in 1977 in Chania, Crete. The first students were admitted in 1984. The purpose of the institution is to conduct research, to provide

Read more under-graduate and graduate educational programs in modern engineering fields as well as to develop links with the Greek industry. It is highly ranked among the Greek technical universities in terms of research productivity, research funding, scientific publications and citation per faculty member. It uses Daedalus as part of the emblem.

Read more on Wikipedia

Where to Stay in Pithári

Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.

Filter presets

Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.

Booking.comExpediaTripAdvisorHotels.comAgodaAirbnb

Compare before you book!

Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Pithári.

Explore the Area

Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Pithári.

Loading map...
Open in Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Pithári?

Pithári 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.

How do I plan a road trip to Pithári?

Plan your road trip to Pithári with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Pithári as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Where is Pithári located?

Pithári is located in Crete, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 35.5167 latitude, 24.0865 longitude.

What is the population of Pithári?

Pithári has a population of approximately 1,302 people, making it a town in Greece.

Plan a Road Trip

Add to your itinerary

Start planning your road trip with Pithári as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Start Road Trip

What's Nearby?

Discover destinations like Tinder

Swipe through stunning destinations near Pithári. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.

Explore now

Quick Information

Population
1,302
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Crete
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
35.5167, 24.0865

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Greece

Police
100
Ambulance
166
Fire
199
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.

Full driving guide for Greece

Tags

EuropeGreeceCreteTown

Worth the detour from Pithári

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.

6 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.

6 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.

30 km · about 35 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.

32 km · about 35 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.

38 km · about 45 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.

46 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.

49 km · about 55 min 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.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Pithári

  • 32 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.
  • 49 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

Other places to explore near Pithári.

Soúda

🇬🇷 Greece

3 km awayPop. 6,729

Tsikalariá

🇬🇷 Greece

5 km awayPop. 1,545

Chaniá

🇬🇷 Greece

5 km awayPop. 53,910

Nerokoúros

🇬🇷 Greece

6 km awayPop. 5,593

Mouzourás

🇬🇷 Greece

7 km awayPop. 1,462

Mourniés

🇬🇷 Greece

8 km awayPop. 5,318

Perivólia

🇬🇷 Greece

9 km awayPop. 3,320

Darátsos

🇬🇷 Greece

10 km awayPop. 4,732

Plan a trip around Pithári

Greece road trip planner

Plan a Road Trip from Pithári

Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.

Start Planning
PYRT

The ultimate road trip planning platform. Discover 150,000+ destinations worldwide, plan scenic routes, and create unforgettable adventures.

Inspiration

  • Discover Trips
  • Travel Guides
  • Community

The Product

  • Calendar Planner
  • Integrations
  • How It Works
  • Collaboration Mode
  • Get the App
  • Merchandise: PYRT Supply Co.
  • Become a Creator
  • Trip Marketplace

Plan Your Trip

  • Road Trip Planner
  • Famous Routes
  • Planners by Country
  • Best Road Trip Planner App
  • Discover Road Trips
  • Events
  • Travel Guides
  • How It Works
  • My Trips
  • Community Groups

Company

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Support
  • Contact Us
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

© 2026 Plan Your Road Trips. All rights reserved.

•[email protected]
Data sources:GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)•Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)•Mapbox•Photography: George Lawrence