Mochlos
Μόχλος
A quiet fishing village on the east shore of the Bay of Mirabello, with a Minoan site on the islet opposite and seafood tavernas right on the water.
Mochlos is a small fishing village below the road toward Sitia, where a few seafood tavernas and guesthouses line the shore. It is far quieter than Agios Nikolaos. About 200 meters offshore, the islet of Mochlos has Minoan settlement and burial remains; the gold jewelry excavated there is now housed in the Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos. Strong swimmers can swim across, but beware of currents; small boats run occasionally in summer. The drive along the coast road from Agios Nikolaos takes about 50 minutes, with spectacular mountain scenery.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Richtis Gorge
- Gournia
- Kolokytha Beach
- Voulisma Beach (Istron)
- Almyros Beach
- Olous
- Agios Nikolaos
- Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos