• Location18 km from Heraklion
• MuseumsArgyraion War Ethnological Museum
• SightsG. Panagiotakis Municipal Park
• Venetian MonumentsThe Tower and Byzantine vaulted cistern
• Population962 residents
• AntiquityRock-cut Minoan tombs, ancient Istamnos
• HistoryMention in Castrophylakas in 1583, Ottoman period
• ReligionPanagia Kyra Limniotissa (11th century), Saint Minas central church

The village of Episkopi, a picturesque settlement just 18 km from Heraklion, offers ideal relaxation moments away from the city's bustle. Upon arrival, the Argyraion War Ethnological Museum is a perfect starting point to learn about the area's rich history, as is the municipal park G. Panagiotakis. The village also features notable Venetian monuments, such as the "Tower" and the Byzantine vaulted cistern.

Episkopi is administratively part of Hersonissos municipality, with the local community including the settlements of Kakopetra, Skopela, Stamnoi, and Chochlaki. According to the 2011 census, the village has a population of 962. Its history dates back to Minoan times, as evidenced by rock-cut tombs near the village. Archaeologists believe that the ancient settlement of Istamnos was also nearby.

Episkopi is referenced in the Castrophylakas records in 1583, and during the Ottoman period, the settlement was home to 322 Turks and 95 Christians. Stamnoi is first mentioned in a document from 1271, and the Castrophylakas census also includes the settlement of Skopela. Episkopi takes its name from having once been the seat of the Bishop of Hersonissos, while Stamnoi derives its name from the ancient city of Istamnos.

The churches of Episkopi are remarkable. The church of Panagia Kyra Limniotissa, dating back to the 11th century, stands out, while other churches from the 14th to 15th centuries dedicated to Saints Anthony, John, Paraskevi, Archangel Michael, George, and Faneromeni reveal the area's deep religious tradition. The central church of Saint Minas also stands out as an important newer monument, adding to the village’s charm.