Places

Places OF Crete

Episkopi

Episkopi

Location 18 km from Heraklion Museums Argyraion War Ethnological Museum Sights G. Panagiotakis Municipal Park Venetian Monuments The Tower and…

Heraklion Towns and villages
Kastelli

Kastelli

Location 34 km from Heraklion Αltitude  340 meters History Discoveries of a Minoan settlement and the town’s name deriving from an ancient fortress…

Heraklion Towns and villages
Smari

Smari

Location: 27 km southeast of Heraklion Archaeological interest Acropolis of Smari, ancient settlement, significant finds Natural beauty Picturesque alleys,…

Heraklion Towns and villages
Achlada

Achlada

Location 23 km northwest of Heraklion Residents Around 120 people  History Mentioned in Venetian censuses as the fief of the Modinos brothers…

Heraklion Towns and villages
Charakas

Charakas

Location 50 km south of Heraklion, at the foot of the Asterousia Mountains Population 1,000 residents (2011 census) Landmark The "Charaki" rock with…

Heraklion Towns and villages
Pervola

Pervola

Location 55 km south of Heraklion Altitude 440 meters, offering beautiful countryside views Population 111 residents (according to the latest census)…

Heraklion Towns and villages