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Minoan villa at Kalamaki
Minoan villa at Kalamaki, Crete, near the Sfakoryako stream. Archaeological findings from the 1978 & 1979 surveys suggest a thriving Minoan settlement in the region.
The Abandoned Village of Sfendyli
A partially submerged village in Crete, Greece, beneath the Aposelemis Dam reservoir, with a 14th-century Byzantine church.
Kainourgio Chorio, Chersonissos
Kainourgio Chorio, a historic Cretan village with Venetian and Ottoman influences. See the Foscolo Tower, Venetian wine presses, and the Wine Museum.
Smiles in Amari
Smiles, an abandoned village in Crete, holds remnants of a long history. Explore its Byzantine churches, tragic past, and current state.
Gourgouthoi abandoned village
Abandoned Amari Valley village with Venetian-era mention, 15th-century churches, and 1944 Nazi destruction. Lush landscape, fruit trees, and springs.
Votomos lake in Zaros
Artificial lake in Crete's Psiloritis slopes, formed in 1987. It features trout farms, hiking trails, and a cafe near the Agios Nikolaos Gorge.
Hermitage of Agios Efthymios
The Hermitage of Agios Efthymios is a cave hermitage in Crete with frescoes and the saint's tomb, offering a glimpse into the ascetic tradition of the island.
Agios Nikolaos monastery, in Zaros
The Monastery of Agios Nikolaos Zaros is a historic monastery in Crete with 14th-century frescoes and an interesting history.