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Elenes, Amari
Elenes, situated in Crete's Amari Valley, 37km southeast of Rethymno, is a village with a rich history dating back to Minoan times, as evidenced by archaeological findings. The village, first noted in 1577 as Selenes, features significant Byzantine-era monuments like Agios Nikolaos church with 13th-century frescoes. Historical records show population fluctuations, with current inhabitants engaged in agriculture, maintaining the village's traditional character. The name likely derives from churches dedicated to Agia Eleni. Elenes has seen various administrative changes, now part of Amari Municipality since 2011.
Vrysses, Amari
Vrysses is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Amari
Apodoulou, Amari
A traditional settlement in the Amari region, located in the southern foothills of Mount Psiloritis at an altitude of 450 meters, with views of the Libyan Sea. The name "Apodoulou" is linked to "freedman." Historically referenced since 1577 and a site of conflict during the Cretan Revolution, its landmarks include the mansion of Kallitsa Psaroudaki and a significant Minoan old-palace archaeological site. The local economy is based on agriculture, producing olive oil, wine, and honey.
Agia Paraskevi, Amari
Agia Paraskevi is a village in the Amari Municipality of Rethymno, Crete, situated 60 km southeast of Rethymno at 160m altitude. First noted in Venetian records (1577), it was known as S(an)ta Venerand. By 1583, it had 95 inhabitants. The village is home to the 15th-century Byzantine church of Agia Paraskevi, after which it is named, and the Church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary (1516) with 16th-century frescoes. During WWII, it served as a refuge for resistance fighters involved in the kidnapping of General Kreipe. Noteworthy figures Stylianos and Michalis Pattakos were born here. Primarily agricultural, the village has three churches, including Agios Stylianos. Population has varied, with 124 residents in 2011 and 78 in 2021.
Kouroutes, Amari
Kouroutes is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Amari
Vrysses, Agios Nikolaos
Vrysses is a settlement located in the Lasithi regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos
Limnes, Agios Nikolaos
Limnes is a settlement located in the Lasithi regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos
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
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.
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
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
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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
Nikithianos, Agios Nikolaos
Nikithianos is a settlement located in the Lasithi regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos
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).
Chordaki, Amari
Chordaki, also known as Chordakion, is a small village in the Amari municipality of Rethymno, Crete. Its history is documented from 1372, during Venetian rule, through Ottoman occupation, and into modern Greece. The village includes the churches of Agia Anna and Panagia Faneromeni, the latter containing frescoes and a 1634 inscription mentioning monks Meletios and Konstantinos Varouchas. Population records exist from 1583, showing fluctuations under different regimes, down to a current population of 5. A primary school operated here from 1950 to 1970.