# Gortyn

> A large archaeological site that was the Roman capital of Crete and Cyrenaica, with the 6th-century basilica of Agios Titos, the Praetorium and the Odeon.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-gortyn/

A large archaeological site that was the Roman capital of Crete and Cyrenaica, with the 6th-century basilica of Agios Titos, the Praetorium and the Odeon. The Gortyn Code, called the oldest and most complete known ancient Greek law code, is partly housed on site.

- **Nearest town:** Agioi Deka, Greece
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 35.0631, 24.9469

## 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.

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Southern and central Crete: Gortyn, Phaistos, Matala, Preveli and Rethymno](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/gr-crete-south-centre/)

## Nearby

- [Phaistos](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-phaistos/) – 12 km
- [Matala Caves](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-matala/) – 19 km
- [Knossos](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b7-knossos/) – 33 km
- [Arkadi Monastery](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b7-arkadi-monastery/) – 40 km

## FAQs

### Where is Gortyn?

Gortyn is in Agioi Deka, Greece, at GPS 35.0631, 24.9469. It is about 35 km from Heraklion.

### Can you camp near Gortyn?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Flat, gravel, about 13 km away; within 25 km there are 7 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### Which road trips pass Gortyn?

Gortyn is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Southern and central Crete: Gortyn, Phaistos, Matala, Preveli and Rethymno.

### What is there to see near Gortyn?

Places worth a stop nearby: Phaistos (12 km), Matala Caves (19 km), Knossos (33 km) and Arkadi Monastery (40 km).

### When is the best time to visit Gortyn?

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)