Maheri Village, Mountain village in Apokoronas, Greece.
Maheri occupies a natural amphitheater position at 160 meters altitude between two canyons at the base of the White Mountains in Crete.
The village retains numerous Venetian structures from past centuries, including distinctive stone houses with large arches and an old olive oil production mill.
Local residents gather daily in the central square beneath the shade trees at the kafenion to share coffee and conversations.
Located 23 kilometers from Chania city and 30 kilometers from the airport, Maheri connects to neighboring areas via a narrow bridge crossing Agios Nikolaos gorge.
The settlement status as a protected national monument prevents new construction, maintaining the authentic architectural character with restored stone buildings and pastel facades.
Address: Unnamed Road, Macheri 730 03, Greece
Website: https://instagram.com/mahericulture
GPS coordinates: 35.41477,24.13169
Latest update: March 9, 2025 22:01
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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