Маленький монастырь Явления Господня работал в Хампата (провинция Киссамос), с захватывающими видами окрестностей. Главное празднество храма происходит 2 февраля.
Between the village Sternes and the Monastery Koudoumas, on the wild and arid range of Asterousia, we meet the abandoned village and the church of St. Nicholas (celebrating on December 6th). The church was a dependency of the monastery Koudoumas.
Το λαγουδογέρακο (επιστ. Buteo buteo) ή κοινή γερακίνα είναι ένα αρπακτικό αρκετά μεγάλου μεγέθους με μήκος σώματος 50-55cm και άνοιγμα φτερών 118-140cm. Στην Κρήτη ζει ένας σημαντικός πληθυσμός του είδους, καθώς είναι το πιο συχνό αρπακτικό που συναντάει κάποιος στην Ελλάδα.
The deserted settlement Axenti is located amongst the most fertile fields and forests of oak in the area and was blessed to have several water springs. There is a lovely trail starting from Pirouniana, crossing the oak forest of Papoura, coming across carved wine presses, water mills, the church of St. George Chostos and a waterfall, and reaching Axenti after 15 minutes.
One of the many koules (Turkish towers) built by the Turks in Crete that is completely unknown is that of Vamos. It is located atop Koules hill above the village of Vamos and is very hard to reach and identify. Almost nothing survives from this fort apart from the foundations and some scattered piles of stones that once formed part of the walls. The vegetation has covered the area and in some years there will be nothing visible from the fort of a bygone era.
Музей Казандакиса расположен в Миртии (раньше известной как Варварой) в 20 км к югу от Ираклиона. Он был основан, чтобы увековечить труды и жизнь великого критского писателя, поэта и философа.
Ο μικρός μονόχωρος ναός του Αγίου Αντωνίου του Ευνούχου είναι κρυμμένος σε μια κατάφυτη τοποθεσία στον Άγιο Θωμά, δίπλα στο Κτήμα Στρατάκη. Ο ναός, χρονολογείται στην Ενετοκρατία και δε φέρει τοιχογραφικό διάκοσμο.
Between the monastery of Panagia Koudoumas and the Cape Martelos there are imposing vertical cliffs with beautiful striped formations, known as Aspes (don't confuse with the popular Aspes beach). At the base of the cliffs three small beaches with crystal blue waters and pebbles are formed, which are only accessible by boat, as there is no access by any trail.
