Labi Municipal Unit, Administrative unit in southern Crete, Greece
Labi Municipal Unit spans across multiple settlements including Spili and Dariviana, forming part of the Agios Vasileios municipality in Rethymno.
The municipal unit evolved from its status as a former municipality to become integrated into the larger administrative structure of Agios Vasileios following Greek government reforms.
The settlements within Labi Municipal Unit maintain traditional Cretan practices, with local residents continuing agricultural activities and community gatherings throughout the year.
Visitors can reach the municipal unit through the regional road network connecting to Rethymno, with the local administrative offices providing services under the postal code 74053.
The population of Labi Municipal Unit increased from 624 to 634 residents between 2011 and 2021, contrary to the declining population trend in many rural Greek areas.
Location: Agios Vasileios municipality, Rethymno
GPS coordinates: 35.18333,24.50000
Latest update: March 5, 2025 15:02
Greece is home to many secluded beaches, away from main tourist routes and resorts. These lesser-known coastlines are found on the islands of Crete, Lefkada, Zakynthos, Cephalonia, Milos, and Karpathos. Some feature fine light-colored sand, others black volcanic pebbles from ancient eruptions, and all are surrounded by turquoise waters where the seabed is visible from the surface. Accessing these sites often requires extra effort: steep paths descending from cliffs, unpaved roads crossing Mediterranean scrub, or boat trips from coastal villages. Seitan Limania is nestled in a gorge with rocky walls over 100 meters high, while Egremni Beach is accessible after descending 350 carved steps in the cliffs. Mavra Volia is distinguished by its black lava stones, remnants of an eruption 2200 years ago, and Kedrodasos is home to centuries-old junipers casting shadows on the sand. These beaches generally have little or no tourist infrastructure. The lack of restaurants, parasol rentals, or paved parking preserves their natural state and limits the number of visitors, even during peak summer season. Some areas, such as Marathonisi Island, are partially protected to allow nesting of loggerhead turtles.
Preveli Beach
4.2 km
Preveli
4.8 km
Kourtaliotiko Gorge
3.6 km
Kotsifos Gorge
9.9 km
Patsos Gorge
10.2 km
Preveli Palm Forest
4.1 km
Potamoi lake
12.6 km
Plakias Korifi
9.2 km
Venetian Fountain of Spili
5.1 km
Kalypso Beach
9.2 km
Agios Pavlos church, Spili
5 km
Bonriparo Fort
13.4 km
Agios Pavlos Sandhills' beach
10.5 km
Preveli Gorge
3.7 km
Museum of the Monastery of Preveli
4.8 km
Panagia church in Meronas
12.9 km
Panagia Kera
15.1 km
Monastério Kaloidena
14.2 km
Church of Agios Onoufrios, Genna
15.1 km
Ναός Αγίου Ιωάννη Θεολόγου στο Γερακάρι
11.6 km
Bridge of Simas
13.7 km
Megalopotamos Bridge
3.2 km
Koules of Koxare
5.1 km
Church of Sotiras Christos, Akoumia
7.6 km
Naos Agias Annas
15.2 km
Plakias
9.3 km
Heart Rock at Preveli Beach
4.1 km
Church of Panagias Lambinis
4.8 kmReviews
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