Gortyna

Gortyna Municipality

Thalori Tavern - Restaurant

The tradition, the local flavors and aromas, the recipes of our grandmothers, the stone and wood, the stunning view: all that and plenty more mak

Trypiti

This takes its name from the church of the Panagia Trypitis: built in a cave (=hole=trypa) in the gorge.

Katarti and Salamia

Katarti

A very small and secluded beach, with pebbles and deep very clear water – ideal for underwater exploration, it is located at the exit of a sm

Beaches near Kapetaniana

Aghios Ioannis Beach

The beach in front of its village is quiet, with sand, pebbles and deep crystal-clear waters, perfect for spear-fishing and camp

Koudoumas

Aghios Antonios (Koudoumas)

This quiet and secluded beach is located between Aghios Ioannis and the Monastery of Koudoumas.

Ancient Rizinia

A flat-topped elevation known as Patella tou Prinia is located at the eastern foothills of Mount Psiloritis; this is where the remnants of a remarkable cityw

Ancient Lebena

Lebena (Levin) was a prosperous ancient town, located at the southern foot of the Asteroúsia mountains, on the shore where the current settlement