• Location40 km from the city of Rethymno, at the foothills of the Talaios mountains
• Population305 residents (census)
• AttractionsTurkish prisons, aqueduct (1915), two-aisled church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary and St. Charalambos, Museum of Utilitarian Pottery, Folklore Museum, Olive and Oil Museum
• HistoryVillage first mentioned in 1577 (Barozzi)
• FestivalsAnnual Pan-Cretan Citron Festival (August)

Garazo, a traditional Cretan village at the foothills of the Talaios mountains, blends natural beauty with rich historical heritage. Located just 40 km from the city of Rethymno, the village preserves elements from the Venetian and Ottoman periods, while its flower-filled courtyards add vibrancy to its picturesque setting.

The village is divided into two neighborhoods, one modern and the other steeped in history, with significant landmarks such as the Turkish prisons and the old aqueduct dating back to 1915. Among its cultural treasures is the two-aisled church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary and St. Charalambos, a replica of the famous Arkadi Monastery. Nearby is the Museum of Utilitarian Pottery, while the Folklore Museum and the Olive and Oil Museum provide insight into the area's traditional way of life and the importance of olive oil.

Situated at an altitude of 270 meters, Garazo is home to 305 residents, according to the latest census. The village is first mentioned in 1577 by Barozzi under the name Garaso, and it appears in Venetian and Turkish registers.

Garazo hosts the annual Pan-Cretan Citron Festival in August, an event that attracts visitors from all over Crete and is a highlight of the region’s cultural calendar.