greek hotels - Ano and Kato Viannos Ano (Upper) Viannos is 66 km away from Heraklion, and Kato (Lower) Viannos a few kilometres less. The same asphalt road continues towards lerapetra. To the right you will find crossroads leading to the county's south-easternmost beaches, Arvi and Psari Forada. The latter is a beautiful verdant village that literally hangs off the southwestern slopes of Mount Dikti. It has huge sycamore trees and a beautiful square where you can have a drink or a meal. At the village entrance there is the impressive monument to the village's 400 - not exist anymore - , which bears testimony to the role it played during the German occupation. The village consists of three neighbourhoods, each with its own church. One of Crete's most important literary personalities, loannis Kondylakis, was born here; he wrote the legendary Patouchas poem. Patouchas's refuge is believed to have been in Katharo plateau, at an altitude of I 100 m, above the village. The name Viannos is the same as that of the ancient city that existed in the area, continuing a history of more than 4,000 years. Today, you can take a walk in the same place where the Minoan city flourished, through the village's beautiful narrow streets, and admire the view of the Libyan Sea. You will find tavernas with delicious dishes, made with the famous local olive oil. The Folk Art Museum is also worth a visit.

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Ano (Upper) Viannos is 66 km away from Heraklion, and Kato (Lower) Viannos a few kilometres less. The same asphalt road continues towards lerapetra. To the right you will find crossroads leading to the county's south-easternmost beaches, Arvi and Psari Forada. The latter is a beautiful verdant village that literally hangs off the southwestern slopes of Mount Dikti. It has huge sycamore trees and a beautiful square where you can have a drink or a meal.
At the village entrance there is the impressive monument to the village's 400 - not exist anymore - , which bears testimony to the role it played during
the German occupation. The village consists of three neighbourhoods, each with its own church.
One of Crete's most important literary personalities, loannis Kondylakis, was born here; he wrote the legendary Patouchas poem. Patouchas's refuge is believed to have been in Katharo plateau, at an altitude of I 100 m, above the village. The name Viannos is the same as that of the ancient city that existed in the area, continuing a history of more than 4,000 years. Today, you can take a walk in the same place where the Minoan city flourished, through the village's beautiful narrow streets, and admire the view of the Libyan Sea. You will find tavernas with delicious dishes, made with the famous local olive oil. The Folk Art Museum is also worth a visit.