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Schísma Eloúndas

Crete, Greece · Europe

About Schísma Eloúndas

Schísma Eloúndas is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Ágios Nikólaos, 5km from Spinalonga Island.

Schísma Eloúndas is a town located in Crete, Greece. With a population of 1,730, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Schísma Eloúndas 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 Schísma Eloúndas to your route.

About Schísma Eloúndas

Olous or Olus (Ancient Greek: Ὄλους, or Ὄλουλις) was a city of ancient Crete; now sunken, it was situated at the site of present day town of Elounda, Crete, Greece. According to the Stadiasmus Maris Magni, it had a harbour and was located 260 stadia (in the range of approximately 41 to 50 km or 25 to 31 mi) from

Read more Chersonasus and 15 stadia (approximately 2.4 km or 1.5 mi) from Camara.

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Where is Schísma Eloúndas located?

Schísma Eloúndas is located in Crete, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 35.2576 latitude, 25.7280 longitude.

What is the population of Schísma Eloúndas?

Schísma Eloúndas has a population of approximately 1,730 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
1,730
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Crete
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
35.2576, 25.7280

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 Schísma Eloúndas

4 notable places within an hour's 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.

5 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

CRETAquarium

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

41 km · about 50 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.

51 km · about 60 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.

54 km · about 65 min drive

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 Schísma Eloúndas.

Eloúnda

🇬🇷 Greece

1 km awayPop. 2,193

Ágios Nikólaos

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7 km awayPop. 11,421

Neápoli

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11 km awayPop. 4,320

Kritsá

🇬🇷 Greece

13 km awayPop. 2,630

Sísion

🇬🇷 Greece

20 km awayPop. 1,003

Mália

🇬🇷 Greece

24 km awayPop. 4,343

Kentrí

🇬🇷 Greece

25 km awayPop. 1,021

Stalís

🇬🇷 Greece

27 km awayPop. 1,092

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