Ακρωτήριο Σταυρός

Ακρωτήριο Σταυρός is a locality in Malevizi, Heraklion, Crete. Ακρωτήριο Σταυρός is situated nearby to the village Achlada, as well as near Agia Pelagia.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Fodele Beach.

Fodele Beach

Beach

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Fodele Beach is situated 3½ km southwest of Ακρωτήριο Σταυρός.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Achlada and Agia Pelagia.

Achlada is a village and a community in the Cretan municipality of Malevizi, and belongs to the municipal unit of Gazi, in Heraklion regional unit. The inhabitants are shepherds and farmers who cultivate mostly fruits and vegetables in the surrounding hills and landscape, which are few kilometres from the sea shore. Achlada is situated 4½ km south of Ακρωτήριο Σταυρός.

Agia Pelagia

Village

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Agia Pelagia is a popular seaside resort in the municipality of Malevizi, 23 km northwest of Crete's capital city of Heraklion. In former times, Agia Pelagia was a tiny fishing village and a place for the residents of nearby Achlada village to grow their crops. Agia Pelagia is situated 4½ km southeast of Ακρωτήριο Σταυρός.