Stavros
Greece · CreteGR
Town on the island of Crete, Greece
Stavros is a village and beach in the Akrotiri district of the city of Chania, Crete, Greece and had a population of 543 (2021). It is part of the community Kounoupidiana. The beach was the location where in 1964 Michael Cacoyannis filmed the famous beach dancing scene in the movie Zorba the Greek with Anthony Quinn.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 460
- Coordinates
- 35.591, 24.093
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
Overview of Stavros
Part of Crete, Greece, Stavros is a village. The headcount is close to 460. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. The activity mix leans towards sports, nature and culture.
Things to do in Stavros
Sports in Stavros
(4)Looking for sports? Stavros has Hiking, Running, Trail Running and Walking Trails. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Stavros.
Nature in Stavros
(3)Nature in Stavros covers Caves, Walkways and Wildlife. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Stavros.
Culture in Stavros
(2)Culture lovers get Architectural Buildings and Museums. It is a direct read of Stavros's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nightlife in Stavros
(2)Stavros's nightlife entries include Events and Music. Everything listed here comes from what Stavros is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in Stavros
(2)Stavros records Diving and Scuba Diving under water sports. It is a direct read of Stavros's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Stavros
(1)Stavros's adventure entries include Treasure Hunts. Everything listed here comes from what Stavros is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Shopping in Stavros
(1)Stavros records Shopping under shopping. Everything listed here comes from what Stavros is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
More to do in Stavros
(1)Under other activities, Stavros is tagged with Secret. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Stavros.
Best time to visit Stavros
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Access Stavros through a larger town in Crete; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Europe/Athens.
Similar destinations
Places near Stavros that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stavros known for?
- Stavros is mainly a destination for sports, nature and culture, set in Crete, Greece with around 460 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Stavros?
- You can plan around Hiking, Running, Trail Running, Walking Trails and Caves in Stavros. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Stavros?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Stavros located?
- Administratively, Stavros sits in Crete, Greece — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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