Plan a Visit

Crete is one of the most beautiful places to visit and offers much to all visitors, whether they are interested in history, nature and hiking, relaxation, incredible cuisine, or all of it! Whether they stay on the road or tread on new terrain, Crete will give everyone what they want and need.
Gournia is located on the old road between Agios Nikolaos and Ierapetra. It is accessible by bus or rental car, or for the more adventurous...hiking! There is a bus stop directly outside the site. Opening hours change from the winter to summer, so please visit http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh355.jsp?obj_id=2368 for more information, including what day a week the site is closed, holiday hours, and the cost of admission.

Well-known sites of Crete:

Knossos        Phaestos      Agia Triada

Malia      Zakros      Gortyn      Lato

Spinalonga




Other Excavation Websites:

Azoria      Palaikastro      Petras      

Priniatikos Pyrgos    

Mochlos      Sissi      Zominthos   

If curious about other sites, visit Incredible Crete

for a complete guide to much of Crete's

history and beauty.


Other useful websites:

Digital Crete, FORTH Institute

Greek Ministry of Culture

INSTAP Study Center

Mediterranean Archaeology Resources

Minoan Crete

Prehistoric Archaeology of the Aegean

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