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sights-excursions [crete]Sights and excursions in Rethymno Crete with starting point Eleftherna and specificaly villa Antigoni!
1. Ancient Eleftherna
In Ancient Eleutherna building and other findings indicate the existence of civilization since ancient times. Civilizations
like the ones during Early and Late Minoan Era have left important findings and buildings. Pottery items, paved Roman roads and
structures have also been found. There is also a Byzantine church in the region. read more »
2. Arkadi Monastery
Arkadi Monastery is 10 minutes (ride) from Margarites. For Cretans, this monastery is considered to be the symbol of their
struggle for freedom. In 1866, when the Cretan Revolution was declared, the leaders of the rebel forces gathered there to direct
the revolution. The leader of the Turkish troops requested that the abbot of the monastery Gabriel Marinakis (who originated from
Margarites) had to send away the revolution committee. Otherwise he threatened to destroy the monastery. read more »
3. Margarites village
Having Eleutherna as a starting point, one can easily visit other villages in Rethymno Prefecture as well, such as Margarites.
Margarites is 6 km far from the town of Rethymno. There are Byzantine churches in this village that visitors can see and admire,
like Agios Georgios Church (St George's Church) since the early 14th century, Agios Ioannis (St John)Theologos Church since 1383
and Agios Ioannis the Baptist's Church.read more »
4. Perama village
Another important destination for every visitor is Perama. It's the capital of Mylopotamos province only 8 kilometers from
Ancient Eleutherna village and 25 km from Rethymno. Perama is a beautiful town and the most important trade center of the
province. One can find traditional taverns, confectionaries, drugstores, cafeterias, bank branches and other interesting places
that one may need. read more »
5. Melidoni Cave
Combining your visit from villa Antigoni to Perama , you have the opportunity to admire the historical and gorgeous Melidoni
Cave, about 3 km far from Perama. The cave is worth it if you see the impressive stalactites.read more »
6. Zoniana Cave
Continuing heading north, we reach Zoniana village, in location called "Skafida". In Zoniana we see one of the most impressive
caves in Crete, Sfedoni Cave, where one sees various stalactite formations.
A beautiful route that one may follow upon leaving villa Antigoni from Eleutherna towards the mountainous Mylopotamos is driving
to Zoniana Cave, Sfedoni Cave. read more »
7. Anogia
Anogeia is a large village that is related to Zeus, since Zeus worship has spred over Crete as well. The village is 28 km from
the town of Rethymno. Anogeia is the largest village of Mylopotamos province and one of the most well known villages of Crete,
like Eleutherna, due to its' great history and the idiosyncrasy of its people. read more »
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