Sokaras
Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Koudoumas Monastery
You can find out about the history of Gortyna when you stop by Koudoumas Monastery. Amble around the area's beaches or experience its museums.
Museum of Messara
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Museum of Messara during your trip to Ambeloúzos. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Trypiti Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Trypiti Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Gortyna. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Gortys
Learn about the local history of Gortyna when you spend time at Gortys. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Rouvas Gorge
Explore the great outdoors at Rouvas Gorge, a lovely green space in Gortyna. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Hermitage of Agios Efthymios Nivritos
You can learn about the history of Gortyna with a visit to Hermitage of Agios Efthymios Nivritos. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's museums.
Things to do

Half-Day Private Tour & Picnic in Real Cretan Countryside Retreat

4x4 Safari Tour South Crete Agiofarago Matala

Private Via Ferrata Experience in Crete with a Guide

Heraklion: Horse Ride in the Cretan Mountains

Orthodox Crete: In the Footsteps of the Apostle Paul from 55 AD
- Heraklion Port
- Palace of Knossos
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum
- Knossos Archaeological Site
- Ammoudara Beach
- Historical Museum of Crete
- Koules Fortress
- Heraklion Town Hall
- Heraklion Loggia
- Morosini Fountain
- Watercity Waterpark
- Natural History Museum of Crete
- Lions Square
- Agios Titos Church
- Eleftherias Square
- Venetian Walls
- Palace of Phaistos
- General University Hospital of Heraklion
- Fourni
- Pankritio Stadium
- Hania Gate
- St. Minas Cathedral
- Phaistos
- St. Mark's Basilica
- Kornarou Square
- Koudoumas Monastery
- Museum of Messara
- Museum of the Battle for Crete and National Resistance
- Cave of Psychro
- Shrine at Anemospilia
- City Walls
- Trypiti Beach