Experts' Choice Award Gournia
What the experts agree on
Gournia is a compelling Late Minoan archaeological site near Agios Nikolaos with a notable snake goddess sanctuary whose artifacts are displayed at the local museum.
“The compelling Late Minoan site of Gournia (pronounced goor-nyah) lies just off the coast road, 19km southeast of Agios Nikolaos.”
– Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"To the north, a small sanctuary dedicated to the goddess of snakes, yielded a number of finds, now on display at the Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos." Full review
