Theriso, a picturesque village at the foot of the White Mountains, is located just 16 km from Chania, in a lush green area. To reach Theriso, visitors must pass through the impressive gorge of the same name, which stretches 6 km. Although the road is narrow, it is paved and easily accessible.

Theriso is known for its rich historical significance and natural beauty. The village is the birthplace of Eleftherios Venizelos’ mother, and it was from Theriso that the great political figure launched the 1905 revolution. The house used as his headquarters is still standing and open to the public, and there is also a museum dedicated to the Cretan Revolution.

Along the village's main street, there are several taverns and cafes where visitors can relax under the large trees, enjoying the many shades of green that dominate the landscape.

The wider area around Theriso, especially within the gorge, offers opportunities for alternative activities such as rock climbing at its secured site, which features four sectors. From Theriso, one can also hike to the highest peak of the White Mountains, Pachnes, which reaches an elevation of 2,500 meters. Additionally, 2 km north of the village lies the Kato Sarakina or Helleniko Cave, where Neolithic, Minoan, and Geometric-era artifacts have been discovered.

Theriso played an important role in the Cretan Revolutions due to its strategic location, offering natural fortification. During the Turkish occupation, 5,000 Ottomans under Pasha Latif attempted to attack the village, but 300 revolutionaries held the entrance to the gorge. Intense battles ensued, resulting in the deaths of 500 Turks.

The village was later destroyed in 1866 by Pasha Mustafa Naili. Years after the liberation from the Turks, in 1905, Eleftherios Venizelos declared the revolution against Prince George from Theriso, calling for Crete’s union with Greece. A provisional government was established in the village, led by Venizelos himself.