Kato Vatheia, Chersonissos
A village in the Vatheianos River valley, this settlement dates back to 1271 and features the Church of Agia Aikaterini.
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Epano Vatheia, Chersonissos
Epano Vatheia is a settlement located in the Heraklion regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Chersonissos
Galipe, Chersonissos
With Venetian-era architecture, the 16th-century Church of the Assumption, and a traditional stone fountain with mentions dating back to 1299.
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Siderospilia near Roufas
Roman-era burial site in Crete with three chambers, featuring burial niches and a possible sanctuary. Local lore links it to blacksmiths and ghostly apparitions.
The Koules of Koxare
Ottoman-era Koules in Koxare, Crete, near Kourtaliotiko Gorge. Built in 1866-1869 to control passage between Messara Plain and Sfakia. Partially destroyed in 1896, now a historical landmark.
Tholoi Fortress near Alagni
16th-17th century hilltop fortress with Venetian and Ottoman history, near Alagni, Crete. Ruins show original size, with nearby church.
Sata, Amari
Sata is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Amari
The Palm Forest of Agios Nikitas
The palm forest of Agios Nikitas in Crete is the only place on the island where the Cretan palm grows at a distance from the sea.
Mardati, Agios Nikolaos
Mardati is a settlement located in the Lasithi regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos