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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
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
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
Kissos, Agios Vassilios
A mountainous village in Rethymno, Crete, situated on Mount Kedros' southwestern foothills at 630m altitude, 33 km from Rethymno town. First mentioned in 1577 (Venetian era), its history spans Ottoman and Greek periods, including active WWII resistance. Notable sites include the 14th-century Church of the Transfiguration, the 14th-century Church of the Virgin Mary, the 13th-century Church of Saint John, and the historic Monastery of the Holy Spirit. Nearby is the Yous Campos plateau, Vatolakos forest, Agia Paraskevi area, Kissano gorge, and several caves.
Kentrochori, Agios Vassilios
A village in the Municipality of Agios Vasileiou, Rethymno, located 37.5 km from the city at an altitude of 530 meters on the southern foothills of Mount Kentros. Historically known as Vuidomagergio and later Doumaergio, its earliest written mention is in a 1301 notarial contract. A local legend connects the old name to a Byzantine-era noblewoman. The settlement appears in Venetian, Ottoman, and Egyptian records, and was granted as a timar in 1659. Today, it is the seat of a community that includes Platanes.
Ardaktos, Agios Vassilios
Ardaktos is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Vassilios
Aktounta, Agios Vassilios
Aktounta is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Vassilios
Kissou Kampos, Agios Vassilios
Kissou Kampos is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Vassilios
Lampini, Agios Vassilios
Administrative center in Agios Vasileios, Rethymno, Crete, 27km from Rethymno. Name possibly linked to ancient Lappa or Panagia Lambini church. Roman remains found. Noted in 1577 (Barozzi), 1583 (Kastrofylakas), 1630 (Vasilikata). Site of a 1829 massacre where Turks killed men in Panagia Church and enslaved women/children. Features the Byzantine Panagia Lambini church (cross-in-square, dome) with four fresco layers (late 12th-early 15th c.), including Komnenian art, ktetor Ioannis Kapsodasis (1301), and St. Eustathios. Northwest lies abandoned Lofia with two churches.
Agios Pavlos sand dunes
Also known as Alatsogremnos, is a long sandy beach with towering sand dunes, perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and enjoying stunning sunsets.
Agia Galini
A coastal village in southern Crete, combines ancient history with modern amenities. It features a mix of old and new, from ancient ruins to tavernas and shops.