Towns and villages

Towns and villages

Pefkos

Pefkos

Location 10 km east of Ano Viannos Elevation 2,141 meters Inhabitants Approximately 317 History First mentioned in 1583 by Kastrofylakas Churches Churches…

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Emparos

Emparos

Location  50 km from Heraklion and 15 km from Ano Viannos Elevation 430 meters  Inhabitants Approximately 430 History Mentioned r in documents…

Heraklion Towns and villages
Avli

Avli

Location 35 km from Heraklion, in the municipality of Minoa Pediada Elevation Built on a hill near the Avliotiko River Inhabitants Approximately…

Heraklion Towns and villages
Amiras

Amiras

Location: Viannos Municipality, southern slopes of Mount Dikti Altitude: 680m Population: 850 (Amiras and Arvi) Occupations: Agriculture, early vegetable cultivation…

Heraklion Towns and villages
Kato Archanes

Kato Archanes

Location 15 km from Heraklion Altitude 360 ​​m. Activities Hiking on the E4 trail, visit to the Museum of Cretan History Sights Archaeological site in Fourni, amazing…

Heraklion Towns and villages