• Location35 km from Heraklion, in the municipality of Minoa Pediada
• ElevationBuilt on a hill near the Avliotiko River
• InhabitantsApproximately 259
• Natural Environment: Hill near the Avliotiko River, remnants of watermills, springs from Miglisi
• HistoryFirst mentioned in 1271. Findings from the 7th century BC
• ChurchesPresentation of the Lord, Saint Pelagia, the Life-Giving Spring, Saint Kyrikos, Saint Catherine, and two churches dedicated to Saint George

The village of Avli is located just 35 km from the city of Heraklion, in the municipality of Minoa Pediada. The municipal district also includes the settlement of Kassanos, with a population of approximately 259 residents, according to the 2011 census.

Avli is built on a hill, east of the Avliotiko River, which originates from the Miglisi springs, 800 meters north of the village. The river was of great importance in ancient times as it powered local watermills. Remains of these mills can still be seen today. The river was also crucial for irrigating the local gardens and even supplied water to the ancient city of Einatos. Today, the river flows mainly during the winter months due to numerous water wells drilled in the area.

The village has around 300 residents, primarily engaged in agriculture, known for its picturesque beauty and traditional character.

The village is first mentioned in a contract from 1271 with the name "in casali Auli", and later in Kastrofylakas' records from 1583 as "Avli". Recently, a scarab with hieroglyphic symbols dating back to the 7th century BC was discovered in the Miglisi area, along with artifacts from the Late Minoan Period. During the Ottoman occupation, Avli was largely converted to Islam, with no Christian inhabitants recorded. After the Asia Minor catastrophe, the village was settled exclusively by refugees.

In Avli, one can find several churches, including the Church of the Presentation of the Lord, Saint Pelagia, the Life-Giving Spring, Saint Kyrikos, Saint Catherine, and two churches dedicated to Saint George.

The village's name is believed to derive from the courtyard (Greek: "avli") of a powerful local lord.