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Apostoloi, Minoa – Pediada
Apostoloi is a settlement located in the Heraklion regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Minoa - Pediada
Agios Charalampos, Lasithi plateau
Agios Charalampos is a settlement located in the Lasithi regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Lasithi plateau
Smari, Minoa – Pediada
Village in Crete, Greece. Inhabited since the Minoan period. Population 418 (2001).
Plati, Lasithi plateau
Plati is a settlement located in the Lasithi regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Lasithi plateau
Magoulas, Lasithi plateau
Magoulas is a settlement located in the Lasithi regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Lasithi plateau
Mochos, Chersonissos
Mochos is a settlement located in the Heraklion regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Chersonissos
Limenas Chersonissou, Chersonissos
Limenas Chersonissou, or Port of Chersonissos, in Crete, is a coastal town with a rich history. It was the site of the ancient city of Chersonisos, with Minoan roots, flourishing during the Roman and early Byzantine periods. Evidence of this past includes ruins of a temple to Britomartis Artemis, a Roman port, aqueduct, theater, and early Christian basilicas. The town later served as a Byzantine bishopric. Today, Limenas Chersonissou is a popular tourist destination known for its beaches, vibrant nightlife, and archaeological sites. The town has numerous services and is a center for tourism, olive growing, viticulture, and vegetable cultivation. Churches like the Annunciation of the Theotokos and Agia Paraskevi at Kastri are located there.
Orne, Agios Vassilios
Orne is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Vassilios
Kastelli, Agios Nikolaos
Kastelli is a settlement located in the Lasithi regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos
Latsida, Agios Nikolaos
Latsida is a settlement located in the Lasithi regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos
Choumeriakos, Agios Nikolaos
Choumeriakos is a settlement located in the Lasithi regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos
Nithavri, Amari
Nithavri is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Amari
Roustika, Rethymno
Located 21km SW of Rethymno, Crete, at 290m, its name may stem from Arabic "Roustak" or Latin "rusticus." A traditional settlement (Cat. II), awarded "cleanest organized traditional settlement" in 2005. Key sites include the Venetian-era Prophet Elias Monastery, a revolutionary center where Crete's Historical Archive was hidden in WWII, and the Church of Panagia and Sotiros Christos with 1381 frescoes funded by Georgios Vlatas. The Anestis & Manolis Anagnostakis Cultural Center is in the poet's donated family home. Site of the 1821 Battle of Roustika (Battle of Zouridi), a key Greek victory over Ottoman forces led by Glymid-Alis.
Monastiraki, Amari
A traditional settlement in the Amari Valley, 37 km from Rethymno, at the foothills of Mount Kentros. Its name originates from a Byzantine monastery of the Virgin Mary mentioned in Venetian acts (1597-1613). The village's history is highlighted by a significant Old Palace period Minoan palace at Kokkinos Harakas. It was active in the Cretan resistance during WWII. Notable churches include the 14th-century Michael the Archangel and the 15th-century frescoed church of Agios Georgios.
Vistagi, Amari
Vistagi is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Amari.
Agios Georgios, Lasithi plateau
Agios Georgios, located on the Lasithi Plateau in Crete, at an altitude of 837 meters, was formed by the merging of two settlements, Kato Chorio and Pano Chorio. During the Venetian period, the Lasithi Plateau was repopulated for agricultural production after a period of depopulation due to rebellions. Settlers lived in temporary settlements called "metochia," which eventually evolved into villages like Agios Georgios. The village participated in Cretan revolts against Ottoman rule. Agios Georgios reached its peak population in 1951 with 1312 inhabitants but has experienced population decline since the 1970s. Landmarks include the Church of Agios Georgios, the Church of Agios Dimitrios, the Byzantine Church of Agios Georgios Augousti, the Church of Agia Pelagia, the Folklore Museum, and the Eleftherios Venizelos Collection. The European long-distance path E4 passes through Agios Georgios.
Kaminaki, Lasithi plateau
Kaminaki is a settlement located in the Lasithi regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Lasithi plateau
Thrapsano, Minoa – Pediada
Thrapsano is a settlement located in the Heraklion regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Minoa - Pediada
Pantanassa, Amari
Located in the Amari Valley on the northern foothills of Mount Katsonisi (480m altitude), Pantanassa is approximately 29 km southeast of Rethymno. With potential pre-Greek origins ("Antanassos"), it appears in 16th-century Venetian and later Ottoman censuses. The village participated in Cretan uprisings and preserves unique cultural traditions like old dances and rizitika songs. Historically significant sites include the location of a 12th-century Byzantine church (now rebuilt as the Dormition of the Theotokos) and several other churches like Saint John the Theologian/Holy Trinity and the Transfiguration. The economy relies on animal husbandry and agriculture (olive oil, vegetables). Current challenges include geological instability causing subsidence, leading to discussions about potential relocation.
Fourni, Agios Nikolaos
Fourni is a settlement located in the Lasithi regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos