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Gramvousa Peninsula

Lodging list in Gramvousa Peninsula

Youphoria Villas, Villas J&G

The castle in Gramvousa
The castle in Gramvousa
The peninsula of Gramvousa occupies the northwest of Crete and near its tip it has two islands, a good beach, an anchorage for small boats in bad weather, and the remains of a large Venetian castle. You may go to Gramvousa by organized boat trip from Kastelli or on foot. The boat trip is one hour long and the views of the rugged coastline are terrific. The hike, although not hard or long, can be very difficult during the summer months, when the sun and heat are strong. During the spring the area is blanketed in flowers. To go on foot you drive west and after the harbour turn right and follow the road towards Neo Horio and Kaliviani. From Kaliviani the road continues north towards the Gramvousa Peninsula. The road stops near a church where you can leave your car and the well-marked footpath starts here. It goes towards the tip of the peninsula and then it turns left, and after a while, left again. At this point you have an exceptional view of the islands and the anchorage. The Venetian castle on the island of Imeri Gramvousa is also visible. Further west you can see the island of Pondiconisi and on a clear day, in the far northwest, you can see the silhouette of the island of Antikithira.

Photos of Gramvousa Peninsula:


Gramvousa Peninsula and Balos beach
Gramvousa Peninsula and Balos beach
Shipwreck in Gramvousa
Shipwreck in Gramvousa
Gramvousa
Gramvousa
The castle in Gramvousa
The castle in Gramvousa
Gramvousa - Balos
Gramvousa - Balos
Gramvousa-Balos
Gramvousa-Balos
Imeri Gramvousa and the lagoon at the end of the peninsula
Imeri Gramvousa and the lagoon at the end of the peninsula
The lagoon at the end of the Gramvousa Peninsula
The lagoon at the end of the Gramvousa Peninsula
Gramvousa Peninsula
Gramvousa Peninsula
The castle in Gramvousa
The castle in Gramvousa
 
Visit the area of the sight: Gramvousa