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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.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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Tílisos
Crete, Greece · Europe
About Tílisos
Tílisos is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Gázi, 51km from Kourtaliotiko Gorge Road.
Tílisos is a town located in Crete, Greece. With a population of 2,252, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Tílisos 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 Tílisos to your route.
About Tílisos
Voulismeno Aloni (Greek: Βουλισμένο Αλώνι, lit. 'sunken threshing floor') is a sinkhole located at the feet of Mount Stroumboulas, next to the old national road, at the 14th kilometer from Heraklion to Rethymnon, on the island of Crete (35°19′48″N, 25°01′05″E).
It is a ground subsidence with a circular shape up to 90Read more
meters in diameter. Its slopes are steep and vertical reaching up to 60 meters of height from the bottom of the formation. Descent into the interior is feasible on foot from the southwestern side following a certain pathway.
Geologists believe that it is a sinkhole, formed by the depression of a cave, during the Pleistocene period.
In spite of what its name implies, it is believed that it was never used as a threshing floor.
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Where is Tílisos located?
Tílisos is located in Crete, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 35.2961 latitude, 25.0159 longitude.
What is the population of Tílisos?
Tílisos has a population of approximately 2,252 people, making it a town in Greece.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 2,252
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Crete
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Coordinates
- 35.2961, 25.0159
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Greece
Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
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Worth the detour from Tílisos
6 notable places within an hour's 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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
CRETAquarium
Mediterranean-focused aquarium in Crete showcasing the rich marine biodiversity of the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.
25 km · about 30 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.
50 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.
51 km · about 60 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.
52 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Tílisos
- 51 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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