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Klima, Phaistos
Klima village, in Crete's Amari Valley, has a history dating back to the Venetian period. Located 70 kilometers from Heraklion, it was part of the Rethymno district during the Ottoman period and became part of the Heraklion prefecture after 1913. Agriculture is central to village life, with olive groves, vineyards, and sheep and goat herding.
The village has a rich cultural heritage, with a strong Cretan identity expressed through dialect, music, and dance. The "Kritikos" dance is popular at festivals and weddings. Religion is also important, with the Assumption of the Virgin Mary celebrated on August 15th.
Family and community are central to village life, with strong kinship ties and shared responsibility. Traditional gender roles are observed, but there is also a strong sense of community spirit, evident in the tradition of offering labor for communal projects.
Faneromeni, Phaistos
Faneromeni is a settlement located in the Heraklion regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Phaistos
Kitharida, Malevizi
Kitharida is a settlement located in the Heraklion regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Malevizi.
Agios Syllas, Heraklion
Agios Syllas is a settlement located in the Heraklion regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Heraklion
Atsipades, Agios Vassilios
Atsipades, Rethymno, Crete, on Kouroupa peak, has Venetian origins. After 1770, Venetian converts to Islam became known for harshness, giving the village its "shameless" name; Janissary Arabis was notable. With 291 inhabitants in 1577, it later became predominantly Turkish (236 in 1881). Christians resettled post-1910. Population peaked at 207 (1940), then declined (27 in 2021). Landslides in 1978 caused relocations. Known for its religious, hardworking, musical residents and traditional family life.
Agios Vassilios, Agios Vassilios
Agios Vassilios is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Vassilios
Sgourokefali, Chersonissos
Sgourokefali is a settlement located in the Heraklion regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Chersonissos
Spili, Agios Vassilios
Spili is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Vassilios
Chamezi, Siteia
Chamezi, a village in Sitia, Crete, boasts historical significance. It's home to the unique elliptical Minoan house, dating to the Middle Minoan period, and the ruins of Liopetro Castle, possibly built on an ancient acropolis. The village, known historically as Camesi and Hamizi, features a folklore museum in a 19th-century house. Nearby archaeological sites include Early Minoan tombs. Chamezi's history is reflected in Venetian and Turkish records, as well as later Egyptian and Greek censuses. The village sits at 430 meters above sea level on the Sitia-Agios Nikolaos road.
Mesa Mouliana, Siteia
Mesa Mouliana, a village in Lasithi, Crete, has a rich history dating back to the Minoan era, evidenced by archaeological sites like Selades. The village, mentioned in records since 1370, was the largest in Sitia in the 16th century. Today, it's known for wine production from Liatiko grapes, olive oil, and landmarks like the Agia Triada church with frescoes, the Kryfos Spilios cave, and a Venetian fountain. The population has fluctuated over time, with 288 residents in 2021.
Exo Mouliana, Siteia
Exo Mouliana, a historic village in Sitia, Crete, boasts Byzantine and Venetian heritage. Its name may derive from the Mouliani brothers or the verb "mullono." The village features the Byzantine church of Agios Georgios, Venetian buildings, and a Turkish fountain. Exo Mouliana is also a gateway to Richtis Gorge and its waterfalls. The village's economy centers on olive oil production. Population data spans from 1583 to 2021, reflecting its historical significance.
Myrsini, Siteia
Myrsini, a village in eastern Crete, near Sitia, has a rich history. Minoan tombs and artifacts have been found in the area, and the Venetian-era Kornaros Tower stands as a reminder of past rule. First mentioned as Metochia in the 1834 Egyptian census, the village later became known as Myrsini in 1920 due to its myrtle trees. The local economy relies on agriculture, primarily olive oil and grape production. The Tower of Kornaros, also known as the Tower of Agios Antonios, with an inscription "Vicenzo Cornaros 1677", is a medieval structure with a complex history, including partial destruction during the 1897 revolution and subsequent restoration.
Drimiskos, Agios Vassilios
Drimiskos is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Vassilios
Kerames, Agios Vassilios
Kerames is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Vassilios
Platanes, Agios Vassilios
Located on the southern foothills of Mount Kentros in Rethymno, at an altitude of 537 meters. First documented in 16th-century Venetian censuses, the settlement features the 13th-century Church of the Holy Cross. The surrounding area is defined by Mount Kentros, part of the Natura 2000 network, and includes sites linked to the hero Digenis Akritas, like the Cave of Digenis (a former Minoan worship site) and the impressive Richtra of Digenis, a 70-meter waterfall within the Platanes gorge.
Akoumia, Agios Vassilios
Akoumia is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Vassilios
Vrysses, Agios Vassilios
Vrysses is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Vassilios