Fodele, Tourist destination in Crete, Greece
The village of Fodele sits within a green valley filled with orange groves, flowing rivers, and a Blue Flag certified beach along the Mediterranean coast.
The Byzantine church standing in Fodele dates back several centuries, featuring original frescoes and architectural elements from different historical periods.
The Museum of El Greco Reproductions contains copies of the famous painter's works, housed in what locals believe to be his birthplace in Fodele.
Visitors can reach Fodele through paved roads from Heraklion, with regular bus services and parking facilities available near the beach and village center.
The village square features centuries-old plane trees providing natural shade, while a mountain stream flows nearby, creating a natural cooling system.
GPS coordinates: 35.40284,24.95311
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:55
This selection highlights Crete locations away from common routes. It includes historic sites such as the Venetian fortress of Spinalonga, occupied by a leper colony until 1957, and the ruins of the Minoan palace of Kato Zakros on the eastern coast. Notable geological formations include the Kourtaliotiko gorges with 600-meter limestone walls, the Aradena bridge suspended 138 meters above the void, and the Dikteon cave, extending over two kilometers into Mount Dikte. Nature enthusiasts can explore the small bay of Seitan Limania between its white cliffs, the Argiroupoli springs bursting amidst Roman ruins, or take trails through the Theriso gorges. These destinations offer a different view of Crete, away from the tourist crowds along the northern coastline.
Theodoros Vardinogiannis Stadium
16.3 km
Museum of El Greco
1.9 km
Historical Museum of Crete
17.5 km
Natural History Museum of Crete
17.1 km
Museum of Visual Arts
17.2 km
Vosakou Monastery
10.2 km
Tylissus
13.1 km
Chalepa Monastery
12.9 km
Sfendoni Zoniana Cave
15.4 km
Moni Diskouriou
15.8 km
Bey Sekeria Mansion
17.5 km
Atali monastery
16.4 km
Church of Agios Georgios (Agios Ioannis Armenion)
17.4 km
Agios Georgios church in Kamariotis
10.8 km
Gulf of Heraklion
13.9 km
Palaiokastro
8.8 km
Priouli fountain
17.5 km
Church of Panagia
1.9 km
Church of Agia Eirini, Axos
14.4 km
Enclosure of the Panagia Akrotiriani monastery
17.2 km
Castle of Palaiokastru
8.9 km
Bridge of Garazou
16.4 km
Fountain-reservoir at Garazo
16.2 km
Ydragogeio me vrysi, Drosia (Geni-Kave)
10 km
Venetian villa with adjoining Evangelismos church, Rogdia
7.5 km
Ancient Tylissos, House A
13.1 km
The Gate of Dermata
17.4 km
Church of Holy Trinity, Heraklion
17.2 kmReviews
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