Pitsidia
Location 65 km south of Heraklion Altitude 80 meters Attractions Traditional village with tourist facilities History Inhabited since 961 A.D.…
Panagia
Location 60 km south of Heraklion, near Zaros Altitude 380 meters Attractions Church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary History Recorded since…
Heraklion Towns and villages
Kokkinos Pyrgos
Location 67 km from Heraklion and 2.5 km from Tympaki Beaches Two beaches: Katalyki (organized, sandy) and a western, unorganized beach (rocky and pebbly)…
Heraklion Beaches Towns and villages
Kalamaki
Location 67 km south of Heraklion Beach The largest beach in southern Crete (2.5 km) with coarse sand and a rocky seabed Activities Ideal for water…
Heraklion Beaches Towns and villages
Ano Moulia
Location Mountainous village of the Gortyna Municipality, 35 km south of Heraklion Αltitude 640 meters History First mentioned in 1248, with significant…
Heraklion Towns and villages
Ηoudetsi
Location 23 km from Heraklion Αltitude of 440 m. Population Approximately 863 residents Main occupations Agriculture, tourism, trade, and technical…
