Ano Meros is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Amari

Drygies, a small village in the Amari Municipality of Rethymno, Crete, has historical mentions dating back to Francesco Barozzi in 1577. 1 Venetian censuses of 1583 recorded its inhabitants and corvée labor. The village was later noted in the 1834 Egyptian census and the 1881 Greek census. Part of the Ano Meros community for a significant period, Drygies faced destruction by German forces in 1944 following the Kreipe abduction, though villagers evacuated beforehand. The village church is dedicated to the Annunciation. Nearby features include the scenic Smiliano Gorge with waterfalls, the natural beauty of Platys Potamos, scattered chapels, and an ancient olive grove with uniquely shaped trees, near which lies the Byzantine Chapel of Agios Nikolaos with unrestored frescoes. Population figures show a decline from 92 in 1900 to 26 in 2011.  

Gerakari is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Amari

Gourgouthoi, an abandoned village in Crete's Amari Valley, bears a history from the Venetian era, with records dating back to that period. The village features 15th-century churches like Agios Georgios (Merkatone) and Zoodochos Pigi, as well as a 14th-century Byzantine church, Agios Ioannis Prodromos and Agia Anna, with fresco remnants. In 1944, Nazi forces destroyed Gourgouthoi, executing male residents, leaving ruins and a few seasonal residences. Located 42 kilometers from Rethymno, at 680 meters elevation, the area is known for fruit trees and natural springs. The name possibly derives from "gourgouthos," meaning small water pools, or Latin "gurguetium," meaning hut.

Located near Kissos, Rethymno, on Mount Kentros, this Orthodox monastery, possibly dating to the Byzantine era and active during Venetian times, was destroyed in 1821. It later became the significant "School of the Holy Spirit" in 1836 under Ottoman rule, educating figures like Emmanouil Tsouderos. A memorial marks an 1868 battle site. Declared a protected monument in 1980, it is now restored and reopened, with an Abbot appointed after nearly 200 years. It falls under the Metropolis of Lambi, Syvritos and Sfakia.

Orne is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Vassilios

Explore the remnants of the Church of Panagia in the deserted village of Smilés, Crete. Discover its 14th-century frescoes and learn about its historical significance

Smiles, an abandoned village in Crete, holds remnants of a long history. Explore its Byzantine churches, tragic past, and current state.

Vrysses is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Amari