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Kamares, Phaistos
Kamares, a village nestled in the foothills of Mount Ida, Crete, is historically significant due to its proximity to the Kamares Cave. This cave was a vital Minoan religious center, renowned for the discovery of Kamares Ware pottery, dating back to 2000 BC. The village, at an elevation of 600 meters, offers scenic views and a rich history, attracting tourists interested in Minoan civilization and the nearby Ideon Antro Cave. Its population, around 331 in 2011, engages in agriculture, livestock farming and tourism-related activities. Kamares blends its historical past with modern life, offering visitors a glimpse into Cretan heritage.
Magarikari, Phaistos
Magarikari, a historic Cretan village nestled on Mount Psiloritis' foothills, boasts a rich past. First recorded in 1583, it endured Ottoman and WWII hardships, including a devastating Nazi reprisal. Birthplace of resistance hero Petrakogiorgis, Magarikari's history is intertwined with Crete's struggles. Its location offers panoramic views of the Messara Plain. The village thrives on olive cultivation and features several notable churches, reflecting its cultural heritage. Population has grown from 140 in 1583 to 291 in 2011. Today, Magarikari balances tradition with modern life, offering a glimpse into authentic Cretan village life.
Matala, Phaistos
Located 68 km from Heraklion on Crete's southern coast, this village is famed for its beach and cliffs with carved caves. Historically, it served as the Minoan port for Phaistos and the Roman port for Gortyn. The caves, used as tombs in the Roman and Christian eras, feature rooms and stairs, suggesting they were also dwellings. In the 1960s and 70s, they became a sanctuary for hippies, including Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan, an era that ended with the Greek military junta.
Mesochorio, Archanes – Asterousia
Mesochorio is a settlement located in the Heraklion regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Archanes - Asterousia
Garipa, Minoa – Pediada
Garipa is a settlement located in the Heraklion regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Minoa - Pediada
Partira, Minoa – Pediada
Partira is a settlement located in the Heraklion regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Minoa - Pediada
Profitis Ilias, Heraklion
Profitis Ilias, formerly Kanli Kastelli, is a historic village in Heraklion, Crete, at the foot of Rokka hill. Ancient Lykastos' acropolis stood here. The Byzantines built Temenos fortress, later fortified by Venetians (Castello Temene). Ottomans renamed it Kanli Kastelli ("Bloody Fortress"). Known for agricultural production, particularly grapes, raisins, olive oil, and wine, the village has a population of 1,320. It features a Citizens' Service Centre, police station, schools, a medical clinic, and several churches.
Dafnes, Heraklion
Dafnes, a village in Heraklion, Crete, is known for its wine and olive oil production since the 13th century.
Dafnes is derived from the laurel plant (δάφνη - dafni).
The village is believed to have been founded by residents of another village named Skilochorio. Dafnes and Skilochorio are mentioned in documents from the 13th century.
Dafnes is known for its production of raisins, grapes, wine (using the Liatiko grape variety), and olive oil. The village has four wineries.
The village square hosts the annual Dafnes Wine Festival, usually held in the first ten days of July.
Sternes, Gortyna
Sternes, a village in Heraklion, Crete, has a history dating back to the 13th century. Its name comes from the Greek word "sterna," meaning cistern, referencing a large Roman-era cistern located west of the village.
Sternes is in the foothills of the Asterousia Mountains. The village has been documented in historical records as early as 1271. Today, Sternes remains an agricultural community with a population of around 420, focused on the cultivation of olives and grapes for raisins.
Sternes has several churches and chapels, including the church of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary, the church of Saint John, and the chapels of Agia Paraskevi and Panagia. The village also has a cultural association, a kindergarten, and an elementary school.
Pyrgos, Archanes – Asterousia
Pyrgos is a settlement located in the Heraklion regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Archanes - Asterousia
Karkadiotissa, Heraklion
Karkadiotissa is a settlement located in the Heraklion regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Heraklion
Choumeri, Minoa – Pediada
Choumeri is a settlement located in the Heraklion regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Minoa - Pediada
Galatas, Minoa – Pediada
Galatas is a settlement located in the Heraklion regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Minoa - Pediada
Zinta, Minoa – Pediada
Zinta is a settlement located in the Heraklion regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Minoa - Pediada
Voni, Minoa – Pediada
Voni, a village in the Municipality of Minoa Pediada, Heraklion, Crete, sits at 330 meters above sea level. Known for its agricultural production, particularly grapes, cereals, and olive oil, Voni is also home to the Agia Marina Monastery, a significant pilgrimage site. The village's history dates back to the Late Minoan period, with evidence of settlement found in a bathtub-shaped sarcophagus. During the Ottoman period, Voni was known as "Dedeler Küyü" and was inhabited predominantly by Turkish families. After Crete's liberation from Ottoman rule in 1898, the village was repopulated by people from the Lasithi Plateau. Voni also includes the settlement of Galatas, which dates back to the late 16th century.
Kounavoi, Archanes – Asterousia
Kounavoi is a settlement located in the Heraklion regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Archanes - Asterousia
Alagni, Archanes – Asterousia
Alagni, a village 25 kilometers from Heraklion, Crete, has a history rooted in the Minoan civilization. The village's name is believed to be derived from the nymph Alagonia, and ruins of a temple dedicated to her are said to be found on Tholi hill. Alagni is near the Minoan palace of Galatas, built around 1700-1600 BC. The village itself is home to a Minoan farmhouse and appears in historical records as early as 1583.
Alagni has several notable churches: Agios Vlassis, Sotira, Agios Georgios, Panagia, Panagia of Rouma, and Agioi Apostoloi. The latter, built in the 15th-16th century, bears the emblem of the Venetian Cornaro family.
Other significant landmarks include the deserted settlement of Rouma and Koursamos, where a cluster of winepresses dating back to the 16th-17th centuries exists. The Tholi Fortress, a small fortress from the late Venetian period (16th-17th century), is located on a hilltop west of Alagni.
The village's economy has traditionally centered around agriculture, particularly the cultivation of grapes and olives for wine and oil production.
Stavies, Gortyna
Stavies is a settlement located in the Heraklion regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Gortyna
Krotos, Gortyna
Krotos is a settlement located in the Heraklion regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Gortyna
Miamou, Gortyna
Miamou is a settlement located in the Heraklion regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Gortyna