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Chochlakies, Chersonissos
Chochlakies is a settlement located in the Heraklion regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Chersonissos
Sampas, Minoa – Pediada
Sampas is a settlement located in the Heraklion regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Minoa - Pediada
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
Smari, Minoa – Pediada
Village in Crete, Greece. Inhabited since the Minoan period. Population 418 (2001).
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.
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
Ano Viannos, Viannos
Located at an altitude of 560 meters on the slopes of Mount Dikti, this village is the seat of its municipality in the Heraklion region. It stands on the ruins of the ancient city-state of Biennos. Historically, it was a significant village during the Venetian occupation and was destroyed during uprisings in 1822 and 1866. In 1943, it was the site of mass executions during the Nazi occupation. Notable landmarks include churches with medieval frescoes, such as Agia Pelagia (1360) and Agios Georgios (1401).
Ano Kastelliana, Minoa – Pediada
Ano Kastelliana is a settlement located in the Heraklion regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Minoa - Pediada
Kato Viannos, Viannos
Kato Viannos, located in the foothills of Mount Dikti on the island of Crete, is a historic village with a history dating back to at least 1583. The village is home to several notable churches, including the Church of Agios Georgios and the Church of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary. During World War II, the village and its residents suffered greatly under Nazi occupation, with mass executions and the destruction of homes. Despite this tragic history, Kato Viannos remains a resilient community with a rich cultural heritage.
Moni, Malevizi
Situated in the Malevizi municipality, 16.9 km from Heraklion, this Cretan village has a history tracing back to the 14th century, first documented in 1356 in the Ducal Archive of Chandakas and appearing in the 1583 Kastrofylakas census. Landmarks include the churches of Agia Paraskevi and Agios Ioannis Prodromos and a Minoan chamber tomb. The village maintains a primary school, a rural health center, and an active cultural association, reflecting its community focus.
Sykologos, Viannos
Sykologos (Συκολόγος) is a village and the seat of the Sykologos community in the Viannos Municipality in the Heraklion Regional Unit, Crete, Greece. It is situated at an altitude of […]
Lagouta, Minoa – Pediada
Lagouta, a village in the Municipality of Minoa Pediada, Heraklion, Crete, is situated at an altitude of 250 meters on the slopes of Papoura hill, between the Anapodiaris and Iniotis rivers. The village is located 48 kilometers from Heraklion and 18 kilometers from Arkalochori. The earliest written mention of Lagouta is in a contract from 1271, where it is referred to as Lauta. In the Venetian census of 1583 by Castrofylakas, it is referred to as Lagura with 107 inhabitants. The village's economy is agricultural, with main products being olive oil, grapes, and vegetables.
Tsoutsouros, Minoa – Pediada
Tsoutsouros is a settlement located in the Heraklion regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Minoa - Pediada
Skinias, Minoa – Pediada
Skinias, a village on the eastern slope of a hill, 51.4 km from Heraklion, Crete, has a rich history dating back to the Minoan era. The name 'Skinias' comes from the Pistacia lentiscus shrub, once believed to grow on the roof of the village church, Agios Antonios. Near the ancient city of Priansos, the area boasts archaeological findings from the Minoan, Hellenistic, and Byzantine periods. First documented in 1373, Skinias was under Venetian rule in 1583 and became part of the Monofatsi province in 1867. During the Turkish occupation, it remained solely inhabited by Christians. Today, the village relies on agriculture, producing olive oil, cereals, and raisins. With a kindergarten, primary school, gymnasium, and a cultural association, Skinias fosters a strong community spirit.
Kato Kastelliana, Minoa – Pediada
Kato Kastelliana is a settlement located in the Heraklion regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Minoa - Pediada
Demati, Minoa – Pediada
Demati, a village in the Heraklion regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece, is located in the foothills of Mount Chousakas in the Asterousia Mountains. The village, accessible via a branch road near the Anapodaris river, has a history dating back to the Venetian era. First recorded in 1577 as "Dhemati", the village was once home to both Muslims and Christians. Today, Demati's inhabitants are mainly involved in olive growing and viticulture. The village has a primary school, a kindergarten, and several notable landmarks, including the Church of the Holy Cross, the Church of Agios Georgios, a 15th-century Byzantine monastery, the Anapodaris gorge, and a Venetian bridge.
Martha, Viannos
Martha, a small village in Viannos Municipality, Heraklion, Crete, is nestled on the slopes of Mount Koupa. Divided into Pano (Upper) and Kato (Lower) Martha, the village centers around the church of Agios Nektarios. While its origins are uncertain, the name "Martha" is believed to be connected to a nearby monastery or a noblewoman's mansion. Today, Martha thrives on agriculture, with olive oil, cereals, and livestock as primary products. The village boasts an agricultural cooperative and a cultural association. Its population has fluctuated throughout history, with 132 residents recorded in 2021.
Pefkos, Viannos
A village in the Viannos municipality, Heraklion, situated at 740 meters on the southern foothills of Mount Psari Madara in the Dikti range. Its name derives from a large pine tree. First mentioned in the 1583 census by Castrofilaca as Pefco with 220 residents. During the Nazi Occupation, it suffered greatly; German forces executed men on September 12 and 14, 1943, and completely burned the village, later declaring it a 'dead zone.' Religious sites include the churches of Agia Anna, Agios Georgios, and Agios Dimitrios. The local economy is agricultural, based on olives, vegetables, livestock, and beekeeping.