Margarites, Pottery village in Mylopotamos, Greece.
The streets of Margarites wind through stone buildings housing twenty pottery workshops where artisans create traditional and contemporary ceramic pieces.
The village served as the headquarters of the Cretan Council during the final phase of the independence struggle between 1829 and 1830.
Local craftsmen continue the centuries-old pottery tradition in their workshops, producing both functional vessels and decorative ceramic pieces.
Visitors can stay in local guesthouses, dine at traditional tavernas, and purchase authentic pottery directly from workshop showrooms.
The ancient vaulted tomb from 1350 BC stands as evidence of the long-standing human presence in the Margarites region.
Location: Mylopotamos Municipality
Elevation above the sea: 300 m
GPS coordinates: 35.33917,24.68667
Latest update: March 5, 2025 07:22
Crete combines remnants of ancient civilizations with striking natural landscapes along its 650 mile (1,050 km) coastline. The island offers photographers a mix of archaeological sites like the Minoan palace at Knossos and historic settlements such as the Venetian harbor districts of Chania and Rethymno. Coastal formations range from the pink sand beaches of Elafonisi to the turquoise lagoon at Balos and the palm groves at Preveli and Vai. Mountain ranges in the interior contain gorges like Samaria and Aradena, along with remote villages such as Kritsa and Margarites where traditional ways of life continue.
This selection highlights Crete locations away from common routes. It includes historic sites such as the Venetian fortress of Spinalonga, occupied by a leper colony until 1957, and the ruins of the Minoan palace of Kato Zakros on the eastern coast. Notable geological formations include the Kourtaliotiko gorges with 600-meter limestone walls, the Aradena bridge suspended 138 meters above the void, and the Dikteon cave, extending over two kilometers into Mount Dikte. Nature enthusiasts can explore the small bay of Seitan Limania between its white cliffs, the Argiroupoli springs bursting amidst Roman ruins, or take trails through the Theriso gorges. These destinations offer a different view of Crete, away from the tourist crowds along the northern coastline.
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Eleutherna Bridge
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Museum of Ancient Eleutherna
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Cave of Melidoni
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Eleutherna Archaeological Museum
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Naos Panagias
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Moni Arseniou
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Carob mill of Panormos
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Church of Agios Dimitrios, Margarites
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Church of Zoodochos Pigi
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Church of Agios Nicholaos, Margarites
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Church of Agios Dimitrios, Viran Episkopi
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Early Christian Basilica in Panormos of Rethymnon
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Venetian Villa ton GLODIO, Pikri
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Church of St John at Episcopi
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Church of Michail Archaggelos, Margarites
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Church of Agios Ioannis Theologos, Margarites
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Church of Agios Ioannis Prodromos, Margarites
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Bridge of Garazou
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Traditional ceramic factories, Margarites
117 m
Primary School, Skordilo
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7.6 km
Fountain-reservoir at Garazo
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Nikolakakis building complex, Tripodo Mylopotamou
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