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Vrýses, Greece
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Vrýses is a small town in Crete, Greece with a population of 740. Elevation: 200 ft (61 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Vrýses
Vryses is a village in Crete, Greece, and the seat of the municipality of Apokoronas. It has a population of 854 inhabitants according to the 2021 census. It is now a popular tourist destination that has maintained its Cretan character.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 740 |
| Population Density | 87 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3759°, 24.2011° |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
| Country | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| State / Province | Crete |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.3 inches (616 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $21,060 |
About Vrýses
Vrýses is a small town in Greece (Crete) with a population of 740. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet (61 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.
Income: Vrýses vs Greece
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Income
| Median HH Income | $21,060 |
| 72% below Greece avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 43 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Vrýses
Vrýses has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.7°C), the coldest is Feb (11.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 639 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above Greece avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (22.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 87/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3759°N, 24.2011°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.6 m (28 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1866 | S. COASTS PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Earthquake | 8.6 m | — | 129 km |
| 2013 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 132 km |
| 2013 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 87 km |
| 1926 | ARGOLIKOS GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
| 1629 | CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 100 km |
| 1494 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
| 365 | CRETE | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 117 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Milos (149 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Milos | Stratovolcano(es) | 751 m (2,464 ft) | 140 | 149 km |
| Santorini | Shield(s) | 367 m (1,204 ft) | 1950 | 157 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in |
Vrýses has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 51°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Vrýses
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ΓΥΜΝΑΣΙΟ & ΕΠΑΛ ΒΡΥΣΩΝ | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Vrýses
44 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Μουσικό Κανάλι Ρεθύμνου 101.3 | greek folk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Uncut GR | — | MP3 | |
| Erotokritos 87.9 fm | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Κρητικόραμα 93.8 | greek traditional | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Αντέννα Δυτικής Κρήτης 97.1 | news, news talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Zarpa Χανιά | greek, news | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Gavdos 88.8 | greek folk music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ράδιο Μαρτυρία 95.5 | byzantine, ecclesia | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Gavdos 88.8FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Παλαιόχωρα 89.3 | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Koinoniko Radiofono Xaniwn | jazz, politics | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Κρήτη 98.9 | greek traditional | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Δρόμος 105.4 | greek music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Μαρτυρία 95.5 | orthodox christian, religion | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Κραχ | greek music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ασύρματος 1134 | greek folk | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Δίκτυο 91.5 | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Αντέννα Δυτικής Κρήτης | news, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ρυθμός 97.4 | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Φάρος 91.8 | greek, traditional | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Laiko 107 | greek folk music | MP3 | |
| Μεγαλόνησος 89.8 | greek, traditional | MP3 128 kbps | |
| rebetiko sealabs | — | MP3 40 kbps | |
| Άστρο 96.4 | folk, greek | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Ραδιοκύματα 102.6 | folk, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Studio Ρέθυμνο 980 | folk, greek | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Δίκτυο FM 91.5 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ριζίτες 92.4 | greek traditional | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Adelin 107.3 | greek folk music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Παραπολιτικά Ρεθύμνου 102.4 | music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EROTOKRITOS | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ένταση 93.5 | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Venus 91 | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mix FM GR | greek folk | MP3 | |
| Team 102 | news talk, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| D-Code 96,2 | 70s, 80s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Fresh 105 | mainstream, pop music | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Chania 99.6 | mainstream, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Amore 87.5 | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Chania Rock FM 96.8 | rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| D-code 96.2 | electronica, house | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Sfakia | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Original 94.4 | mainstream, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 104.4 Fm Radio | various | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Vrýses
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Olive Oil Mill | ||||
| Archaeological Museum of Chania | ||||
| Army War Museum | ||||
| Askyfou War Museum | ||||
| byzantine collection | ||||
| Chemistry Museum | ||||
| Eleftherios Venizelos 'Museum | ||||
| Folklore Museum of Gavalochori | ||||
| Folkloric Museum | ||||
| Greek National Football Team Museum | ||||
| House of Stone Creations | ||||
| Man and rock | ||||
| Man and Samaria | ||||
| Maritime Museum of Crete | ||||
| Maritime Museum of Crete | ||||
| Museum - Headquarter of the 1905 rebellion in Therisso | ||||
| Museum Monastery Foinikias | ||||
| Museum Of Typography | ||||
| National Resistance Museum | ||||
| Roustika Manor | ||||
| Stone Museum | ||||
| The Cretan Runner Museum | ||||
| μουσείο εθνογραφικό |
Libraries in Vrýses
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | 0.0 | |||||
| H.M.U Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library of Chania | 0.0 | |||||
| Βιβλιοθήκη πολυτεχνείου Κρήτης | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Vrýses
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Street Market |
Hotels in Vrýses
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Vrýses
8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Vrýses
6 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Vrýses
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Vrýses
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Vrýses
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chania International Airport | CHQ | Large Airport |
| Maleme Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Tympaki Air Base | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Vrýses
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Κέντρο Αποκατάστασης Παιδιών και Νέων Κρήτης |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Vrýses
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ag.Εφραίμ | |
| Agio Pneuma | |
| Nikolaus Church | |
| St. Ioannis Erimitis | |
| Άγιος Ανδής | |
| Άγιος Αντώνιος | |
| εκκλησία του Koïmesis | |
| Θε Κήπος | |
| Ιωάννης Ερμίτης | |
| Μεταμόρφωση | |
| Μεταμόρφωση του Σωτήρος |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Greece
15 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Vrýses
What is the population of Vrýses?
Vrýses has a population of 740 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 87 people per square mile, spread across 8.5 square miles.
Is Vrýses expensive to live in?
The median household income is $21,060, 72% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Vrýses?
Vrýses enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.3 inches.
How is the job market in Vrýses?
There are 43 business establishments in the area.