Place to visit
Fotia, Greece: what it is and when to go
Fotia is a cliff (Φωτιά) in Greece (Sitía). Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is April to June, September to October. In June there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Greece: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Cliff · Nature
- Local name
- Φωτιά
- Where
- Greece
- Best time
- April to June, September to October.
- Nearest airport
- HER Heraklion, 73 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 35.01422, 25.87385
What it is and where
Fotia is a cliff (Φωτιά) in Greece (Sitía). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Greece: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Sitía, where this site lists 28 more places to see, 29 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 35.01422, 25.87385; the nearest main airport is Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER, Heraklion), 73 km as the crow flies. How to get around Greece (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the Nature places in Greece. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Fotia is April to June, September to October.
- JanPossible9:53
- FebPossible10:44
- MarPossible11:44
- AprBest time12:53
- MayBest time13:50
- JunBest time14:21
- JulPossible14:08
- AugPossible13:19
- SepBest time12:12
- OctBest time11:06
- NovPossible10:07
- DecPossible9:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Greece in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Greece
To enter Greece there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Greece checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 166 ambulance · 100 police · 199 fire brigade · 1571 forest fires.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Agia FotiaBeach886 m
- Mylonas waterfallNature3.6 km
- ChalasmenosArchaeological site8.6 km
- Ha gorgeNature8.7 km
- KatalymataArchaeological site8.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Greece guide.
More in Greece: Nature
- Olimpia
- Athos: Summit
- Areópago: Summit
- Golfo de Corinto: Bay
- Golfo Sarónico: Bay
- Sitio arqueológico de Mistras
Every Greece place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Fotia?
It is a cliff (Φωτιά in the local language) in Greece. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Greece: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Fotia?
April to June, September to October. In June there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39.
How do you get to Fotia?
The nearest main airport is Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER), 73 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Greece is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Greece map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Agia Fotia, Mylonas waterfall, Chalasmenos. The rest is in the Greece guide.
Keep reading
- Sitía28 places to see in and around Sitía, Greece: Minoan Palace of Kato Zakro, Gournia, Ha gorge. Best time: April to June, September to October.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Fotia on Wikipedia). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.