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.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Skalánion
Crete, Greece · Europe
About Skalánion
Skalánion is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Vassilies, 3km from Palace of Knossos.
Skalánion is in Crete, Greece, with about 1,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Vassilies, about 5 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Skalánion?
Within an hour or so of Skalánion: Palace of Knossos (3 km), Heraklion Archaeological Museum (8 km), CRETAquarium (10 km), Spinalonga Island (50 km).
Are there any good drives near Skalánion?
The nearest famous roads are Kourtaliotiko Gorge Road.
Where is Skalánion?
Skalánion is in Crete, Greece, about 5 km from Vassilies.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,012
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Crete
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Coordinates
- 35.2826, 25.1868
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Greece
Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
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Worth the detour from Skalánion
4 notable places within an hour's 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.
8 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
CRETAquarium
Mediterranean-focused aquarium in Crete showcasing the rich marine biodiversity of the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.
10 km · about 20 min 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.
50 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Skalánion
- 66 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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