📷 Photo by Qingqing Cai on UnsplashKnossos
Heraklion, Greece
The largest Minoan palace, partly reconstructed with red columns and copies of its frescoes. Come at opening time and see the originals in the Heraklion museum.
- Nearest town
- Heraklion, Greece
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 35.2980, 25.1630
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually March–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June–August and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Greece: Motorway tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Creta CampingCampsite12 km from Knossos
- Flat placeCampsite22 km from Knossos
- Flat, grassCampsite22 km from Knossos
- Flat, gravelCampsite25 km from Knossos
- Place for tentsCampsite25 km from Knossos
All campsites in Greece · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Knossos?
Knossos is in Heraklion, Greece, at GPS 35.2980, 25.1630. It is about 51 km from Elounda.
Can you camp near Knossos?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Creta Camping, about 12 km away; within 25 km there are 5 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Knossos?
Knossos is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Crete: Chania to Knossos.
What is there to see near Knossos?
Places worth a stop nearby: Dikteon Cave (30 km), Gortyn (33 km), Phaistos (42 km) and Arkadi Monastery (48 km).
When is the best time to visit Knossos?
The most pleasant months are usually March–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June–August and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)