Georgioupolis
Greece · CreteGR
Municipal unit in Greece
Georgioupoli is a resort village and former municipality in the Chania regional unit, Crete, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Apokoronas, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 53.498 km2 (20.656 sq mi). It is located 39 kilometres east of Chania, about 23 km (14 mi) west of Rethymno and about 100 km (62 mi) west of Heraklio. It was named after Prince George of Greece, high commissioner of the island in the last years of Ottoman occupation.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 2,708
- Coordinates
- 35.362, 24.260
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Elevation
- 22 m
Overview of Georgioupolis
In Crete, Greece, Georgioupolis stands out as a small settlement. The headcount is close to 2,708. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Our data highlights nature, family and adventure above everything else.
Things to do in Georgioupolis
Nature in Georgioupolis
(3)Looking for nature? Georgioupolis has Forest, Scenic Roads and Valleys. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Georgioupolis's own activity tags.
Family in Georgioupolis
(2)Family lovers get Aquariums and Water Parks. Everything listed here comes from what Georgioupolis is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Adventure in Georgioupolis
(1)Georgioupolis records Adventure Parks under adventure. All of it is drawn from Georgioupolis's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Culture in Georgioupolis
(1)Culture lovers get Fountains. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Georgioupolis. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Georgioupolis
Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Crete first, then drive or cycle into Georgioupolis. The local time zone is Europe/Athens.
Similar destinations
Places near Georgioupolis that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Georgioupolis known for?
- Georgioupolis is mainly a destination for nature, family and adventure, set in Crete, Greece with around 2,708 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Georgioupolis?
- You can plan around Forest, Scenic Roads, Valleys, Aquariums and Water Parks in Georgioupolis. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Georgioupolis?
- Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
- Where is Georgioupolis located?
- Administratively, Georgioupolis sits in Crete, Greece — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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