Archaeological site of Lapa, Archaeological site in Crete, Greece
The archaeological site of Lapa features ancient stone structures and excavated artifacts nestled within the mountainous landscape of western Crete.
Archaeological findings at Lapa date back to the Bronze Age period, revealing significant evidence of early Minoan settlement patterns in this region.
The site contains remnants of ancient Greek religious practices, including ceremonial spaces and ritual objects from different historical periods.
Visitors can access the archaeological site via local transportation from Chania, with guided tours available during regular opening hours from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
The site's location offers archaeological evidence of continuous human habitation from prehistoric times through the Classical Greek period.
Address: Epar.Od. Episkopis-Chora Sfakion 11, Argiroupoli 740 55, Greece
GPS coordinates: 35.28599,24.33543
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:16
This selection presents notable sites across Crete, from the Venetian fortress of Spinalonga to the archaeological remains of Ancient Eleutherna. The locations include coastal areas like Seitan Limania Beach, natural formations such as the Kourtaliotiko Gorge, and religious monuments including the Preveli Monastery. Multiple hiking opportunities exist at Theriso Gorge, Rouvas Forest, and Katharo Plateau.
Frangokastello
14.8 km
Kournas
7.4 km
Kourtaliotiko Gorge
15.2 km
Kotsifos Gorge
9.4 km
Late Minoan cemetery at Armeni
12.1 km
Plakias Korifi
13.4 km
Kalypso Beach
14 km
Saint Nicholas chapel of Georgioúpoli
11 km
Bonriparo Fort
8.8 km
Moni Prodromou Ilia, Roustika
3.6 km
Ancient Lappa
1 km
Myriokefalon monastery
4.6 km
Frangokastello (castle)
14.8 km
Monastery of Agia Irini
15.2 km
Springs of Argyroupolis
342 m
Agios Georgios
4.6 km
Church of Panagias , Alikambo Apokoronou
13.6 km
Church of Agios Nikolaos, Maza
13.7 km
Alidakis tower
14.9 km
Koules of Koxare
14 km
Plakias
12.4 km
Elliniki Kamara, Vryses
14.3 km
School and teacher's house, Franciscan Metochi Rethymnou
8.1 km
Moni Agiou Charalambou
14.5 km
Fortress of Askyfou
13 km
Moni Agion Petrou and Pavlou Gallou
12.3 km
Koules of Kalonyktis
5.8 km
Bust of Ioannis Pavlou Vardinogiannis, Episkopi
4.9 kmReviews
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