Gorge of Arvi
Location The gorge is located in Arvion Mountain, near the village of Arvi Waterfall The Kapnisti waterfall has a height of approximately 80 meters Access Ideal…
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Arvi
Arvi is a coastal settlement of the Viannos municipality, 80 kilometers from Heraklion and 35 kilometers from Ierapetra. The settlement is in front of a valley…
Heraklion Beaches Towns and villages
The healing herbs
The flora of Crete is very important due to the mild and hot climate. There are 2000 different plant species and 160 of them are indigenous. The large number of…
Crete Cretography
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
Vorizia
Location 53 km from Heraklion, on the southern slopes of Mount Psiloritis Attractions The Monastery of Varsamonero, dating back to the 18th century, is…
Heraklion Towns and villages
Agios Antonios Monastery
Location Exit of Arvi Gorge, 90 km from Heraklion History Built on the ruins of the temple of Arvios Zeus Religious significance Two churches dedicated…
