Labi Municipal Unit, Administrative unit in southern Crete, Greece
Labi Municipal Unit is an administrative area in southern Crete that comprises multiple settlements including Spili and Dariviana. It forms part of the Agios Vasileios municipality in Rethymno and consists of rural villages with farming areas throughout the region.
The unit was once administered as a separate municipality before administrative reforms integrated it into the larger Agios Vasileios municipality. This restructuring took place as part of nationwide changes to Greece's municipal organization.
The settlements here maintain traditional Cretan ways of life, with farming and community gatherings shaping the rhythm of daily routines. Visitors can observe how locals continue these customs in their everyday activities.
The easiest way to visit is by car along the regional roads that connect the settlements to Rethymno. Local administrative offices in the villages can answer questions, and the area is straightforward to explore at a leisurely pace.
Unlike many rural regions in Greece, the area has experienced slight population growth in recent years rather than decline. This sign of stability is unusual for villages typically affected by migration away.
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