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Zouridi, Rethymno
A designated traditional settlement 19.5 km southwest of Rethymno at an altitude of 260 meters, offering panoramic views. First mentioned as Suridhi in 1577, its history includes Venetian feudal lords and significant growth during the Ottoman period. It was home to chieftain Stavrianos Biris and a regional educational center with its school of 1872. Archaeological findings include a Late Minoan III tomb and Roman remains. Key sites are the church of Agios Panteleimonas and the 14th-century frescoes in Christochori.
Kalamafka, Ierapetra
Kalamafka, a village in eastern Crete's Lasithi Mountains, boasts a rich history dating back to the Minoan era. Archaeological finds at Meso-Kastela and Kissos reveal ancient habitation, including a possible Minoan villa and the city of Larisa. Venetian and Ottoman records document the village's continued presence. Kalamafka's natural beauty includes the Kalamafkianos River, Kefalovrysi springs, and Kastelos hill with the Church of the Holy Cross. The village also features the churches of Agios Antonios, Agios Georgios, and Timios Stavros. The population, around 359, resides near Ierapetra and engages in agriculture and tourism.
Nyvritos, Gortyna
Nyvritos is a settlement located in the Heraklion regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Gortyna
Vorizia, Phaistos
Located in the southern foothills of Psiloritis in Phaistos, Heraklion, this village dates to the Venetian period (c. 1500). It was a center for Cretan rebels like Nik. Malikoutis and Konstantinos Lekkas. During WWII, it was active in the resistance, leading to the Battle of Trahili in 1943. As a reprisal, German forces destroyed the village in August 1943. Residents refused state relocation to Vrontisaki and rebuilt in the original location. The economy centers on olive cultivation, livestock, and crafts. Landmarks include the Holy Monastery of Varsamonero and the Byzantine Timios Stavros Church.
Platanos, Amari
Platanos is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Amari
Skourvoula, Phaistos
Skourvoula, a village and seat in Phaistos municipality, Heraklion, sits on Mt. Sanida's southern slopes at 350m, offering Messara Plain views, 60km from Heraklion. Its name means "sorrel." Documented since the Venetian era (Scurvula, Scurgulla), it had 104 residents in 1583. A tragic WWII event saw 40 residents executed in 1944 (memorial present). Population peaked at 428 in 2001, then slightly declined to 423 in 2011. The community engages in agriculture (olives, grapes) and livestock farming (dairy). Key features include the Hypapanti church in the central square and chapels (Agia Anna, Agia Paraskevi, Agios Nikolaos, Agios Nektarios). Celebrations occur on February 2nd. Educational facilities include a kindergarten and primary school. Its history spans Venetian and Ottoman periods.
Kissoi, Phaistos
Kissoi is a settlement located in the Heraklion regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Phaistos
Makres, Phaistos
Makres, a small village in Crete, nestled at the foot of Mount Psiloritis, has a rich history dating back to at least 1671, as evidenced by Turkish census records. Its history is intertwined with the Community of Moroni, which it belongs to along with Moroni, Panagia, and Fari. Makres, with an altitude of 490 meters, is located 3 kilometers north of Moroni and falls under the administrative purview of the Municipality of Phaistos. The village's economy is primarily based on the cultivation of olive trees for olive oil production and the drying of raisins. The population of Makres has fluctuated over the years, reflecting the trends of rural Crete. Historical records, including mentions in the Code of Sacrifices (1821), Pashley's accounts (1834), and Stavraki's records (1881), provide insights into the village's past. The village is home to two churches, the Church of the Annunciation and the Church of Saint John. Makres played a role in the Cretan revolution of 1821. The village's population was 126 in 2011 and 134 in 2021.
Siva, Heraklion
Siva is a settlement located in the Heraklion regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Heraklion
Pyrgou, Heraklion
Pyrgou is a settlement located in the Heraklion regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Heraklion.
Avgeniki, Heraklion
Avgeniki is a settlement located in the Heraklion regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Heraklion
Kerasia, Heraklion
Kerasia is a settlement located in the Heraklion regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Heraklion
Kournas, Apokoronas
A mountain village in Apokoronas, Chania, at an altitude of 200 meters near Mount Dafnomadara. It served as the headquarters for the revolutionary government during the 1866 Cretan Revolution and the General Assembly in 1897. Landmarks include the Kournas Cave, the Byzantine Chapel of Agia Eirini (1362), and the Church of Agios Georgios from the late 12th century. The village is close to Lake Kournas, Crete's only natural freshwater lake, known in antiquity as Korisia and now a protected Natura 2000 area.
Asi Gonia, Apokoronas
Located in Apokoronas, Chania, on the slopes of the White Mountains. Its name translates to "rebel corner," reflecting its history as a revolutionary center that was never conquered by the Ottomans. It was pivotal during 19th-century Cretan uprisings and served as a major National Resistance hub in WWII, playing a role in the abduction of General Kreipe. The local economy is based on livestock farming, celebrated annually at the festival of Agios Georgios Galatas with a unique sheep blessing custom.
Myriokefala, Rethymno
Situated 33 km southwest of Rethymno on the slopes of Mount Kryoneritis, this village's history dates to the 10th century. Its most significant landmark is the Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos, the former main church of a monastery founded by Saint John Xenos around 1020. A major pilgrimage site in Crete due to the icon of Panagia Antifonitria, the church features a free-cross plan with a dome and contains three distinct layers of Byzantine frescoes from the 11th, 13th, and 14th centuries.
Argyroupoli, Rethymno
In Rethymno, Crete, this village stands on ancient Lappa, noted in the Lyttian and First Cretan Wars. Rebuilt by Octavian Augustus with currency rights, it later became an episcopal see. Designated a traditional settlement, it showcases Roman ruins, Venetian structures, and Byzantine churches like Pente Parthenes. Known for Agia Dynami springs feeding the Mouselas River and historic mills. It's the seat of its community in the Municipality of Rethymno.
Panormos, Mylopotamos
Panormos is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Mylopotamos.
Exantis, Mylopotamos
Exantis is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Mylopotamos
Avdellas, Mylopotamos
Avdellas is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Mylopotamos.
Maroulas, Rethymno
Maroulas is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Rethymno