Village of Argiroupolis

Argiroupolis is the site of the ancient city of Lapa. According to the myths, Lapa was created by Agamemnon, the hero of the Trojan war. The older coins of the city show the goddess Vritomartis Artemis, who was a Cretan goddess influenced by the Minoan religion. In the Greek wars they were allies of Knossos but when Knossos destroyed Lyttos the people of Lapa accepted the Lyttoans in their city and their homes.

Today many buildings and churches have been constructed using stones and other building materials from the ancient cities and the more recent Venetian buildings.

Village of Anoghia

54 km from your starting point, the town of Rethymno, you will finally arrive at the traditional village of Anoghia, situated on the northern foothills of Mount Psiloritis. In the village of Anoghia we can relax in one of the traditional cafes and savour the unaltered taste of the Cretan cuisine. Furthermore you will have the opportunity to admire excellent woven cloth, which is neatly produced by the women of Anoghia.

A visit to the Ideon Andron is easy to do from here. The cave is located at a height of 1499 m and 22 km away from Anoghia.

Village of Spili

Situated some 30 km South of the town of Rethymno, approximately in the middle of the island of Crete, Spili has everything for the visitor who wants to experience ''natural Crete''. Mount Vorizi which hovers over the town is impressive, but wait until you walk up the side streets of this village to be really impressed. The cobbled streets and flowering shrubs are a photographers dream. In the centre of the village is a Venetian fountain with a long row of 19 stone lions heads splashing welcome cool water into the trough below. Above this starts the climb through the beautifully quaint village streets with their flowered balconies, arches, and cobbles. Spili has a special attraction those seeking the raw natural beauty of the rugged countryside which has inspired artists, painters and photographers alike throughout the ages.

Village of Myli

Taking the road south of Chromonastiri you will arrive at the deserted village of Myli after 1.5 km. In order to visit Myli you have to walk down the path, which leads to the gorge,where the village is situated. Its name is derived from the many water mills, which were once in operation.A visit to this village is also worthwhile for its abundant vegetation and picturesque location.