Prinias village: Beaches, Stays, Things to do

Heraklion, Crete

Prinias, a village located in the Heraklion prefecture of Crete, is not only archaeologically significant but also considered one of the most beautiful settlements on the island. Its picturesque location is a major draw for tourists, with attractions such as the ancient Rizinia and its cemetery, as well as the stunning views from Perdikokorifi. Additionally, a recent reforestation program has added 150,000 trees to the area, further enhancing its natural beauty. Visitors can also explore the Prinias valley, where large limestone rocks with unique names such as “The Old Woman’s Cheese” and “The Old Woman’s Rusks” can be found.

Prinias village Map

Discover Prinias village is located at Prinias village, in the Heraklion region of Crete. The map below shows the exact spot; Google Maps and Waze give turn-by-turn directions.

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Ellinoperamata beach

Ellinoperamata beach · 21 km away

Situated 8km west of Heraklion city, Linoperamata, also known as Ellinoperamata, is a scenic sandy beach…

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Pantanassa beach

Pantanassa beach · 22 km away

Pantanassa, situated 12km west of Heraklion, is named after the Monastery of Panagia Pantanassa, which is…

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Helidoni Beach

Helidoni Beach · 23 km away

Contrary to the prevailing belief that Crete’s scenic beaches are situated in remote areas far from…

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Paliokastro beach

Paliokastro beach · 23 km away

Situated 14km to the west of Heraklion, Paliokastro, also known as Paleokastro, can be found on…

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Kokkinos Pirgos beach

Kokkinos Pirgos beach · 25 km away

Kokkinos Pirgos, also known as Red Tower, resides 67km west of Heraklion, near the town of…

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Salamias beach

Salamias beach · 25 km away

The Salamia(s) Bay, situated 74km south of Heraklion and between Agios Ioannis and Tripiti, is one…

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Ancient Rizinia

Ancient Rizinia · 1.6 km away

Atop the hill of Patella, near the village of Prinias in the Malevizi province, you’ll find…

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Uncover Megali Vrissi

Megali Vrissi · 3.7 km away

Megali Vrissi, a picturesque village situated in the southern part of Heraklion, Greece, has a fascinating…

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