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Spinalonga Island
A fortified islet off Crete with Venetian ramparts, once a leper colony, now one of Greece's most atmospheric historical sites.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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Gra Liyiá
Crete, Greece · Europe
About Gra Liyiá
Gra Liyiá sits on the route: 10 minutes from Ierápetra, 32km from Spinalonga Island.
Gra Liyiá is in Crete, Greece, with about 1,500 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Ierápetra, about 5 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Gra Liyiá?
Within an hour or so of Gra Liyiá: Spinalonga Island (32 km), CRETAquarium (51 km), Palace of Knossos (57 km).
Are there any good drives near Gra Liyiá?
The nearest famous roads are Kourtaliotiko Gorge Road.
Where is Gra Liyiá?
Gra Liyiá is in Crete, Greece, about 5 km from Ierápetra.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,528
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Crete
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Coordinates
- 35.0147, 25.6913
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Greece
Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
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Worth the detour from Gra Liyiá
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
CRETAquarium
Mediterranean-focused aquarium in Crete showcasing the rich marine biodiversity of the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.
51 km · about 60 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.
57 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
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