Avdou - Paragliding Takeoff
Avdou - Paragliding Takeoff is a pitch in Chersonissos, Heraklion, Crete. Avdou - Paragliding Takeoff is situated nearby to the archaeological site Flektro Settlement, as well as near Faneromeni Cave at Avdou.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Karfi and Keras Kardiotissas Monastery.
Karfi
Scenic viewpoint
Photo: Schuppi, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Karfi is an archaeological site high up in the Dikti Mountains in eastern Crete, Greece. The ancient name of the site is unknown; "Karfi" is a local toponym for the prominent knob of limestone that marks the peak of the site, especially when viewed from the north. Karfi is situated 3½ km east of Avdou - Paragliding Takeoff.
Keras Kardiotissas Monastery
Church
Photo: Lourakis, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Keras Kardiotissas Monastery, or simply the Keras Monastery and officially as the Monastery of Agios Ioannis Kapsas, is a Greek Orthodox monastery that is situated near the village of Kera of the Heraklion region in Crete, Greece. Keras Kardiotissas Monastery is situated 3 km east of Avdou - Paragliding Takeoff.
Church of Agios Konstantinos
Church
Photo: C messier, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Church of Agios Konstantinos is situated 1½ km northwest of Avdou - Paragliding Takeoff.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Sfendili and Krassi.
Sfendili
Hamlet
Photo: C messier, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Sfendili is a hamlet, which is situated 3½ km northwest of Avdou - Paragliding Takeoff.
Krassi
Village
Photo: C messier, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Krassi is a village, which is situated 3½ km northeast of Avdou - Paragliding Takeoff.
Aski
Village
Photo: C messier, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Aski is a village, which is situated 4 km west of Avdou - Paragliding Takeoff.
Avdou - Paragliding Takeoff
- Type: Pitch
- Categories: paragliding, recreation area, and sports location
- Location: Chersonissos, Heraklion, Crete, Greece, Balkans, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
35.21907° or 35° 13′ 9″ northLongitude
25.43194° or 25° 25′ 55″ eastOpen location code
8G776C9J+JQOpenStreetMap ID
way 1229685365OpenStreetMap feature
leisure=pitchOpenStreetMap feature
sport=paragliding
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Avdou - Paragliding Takeoff from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
“Avdou - Paragliding Takeoff” goes by many names.
- Greek: “Αβδού - Απογείωση Αλεξιπτώτου Πλαγιάς”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Flektro Settlement and Faneromeni Cave at Avdou.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Velani and Country Hotel Velani.
Heraklion: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Heraklion, Malia, and Epano Vatheia.
Curious Pitches to Discover
Uncover intriguing pitches from every corner of the globe.