Argyroupoli

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Springs, waterfalls and Roman ruins.

Argyroupoli is a village in the hills about 25 km south-west of Rethymno, built on the site of the ancient city of Lappa. Water from springs runs through the village, and there are several tavernas by the waterfalls.

The village has Roman remains, a Roman cemetery and old churches. It's a lovely place for lunch in the shade.

In ancient times, Argyroupoli was the city of Lappa, an important town in Roman times. You can see Roman mosaics, tombs and the remains of a Roman bath in the village. The springs and waterfalls of Agia Dynami, below the village, are surrounded by tavernas, where you can eat trout and local dishes in the cool shade.

The area around Rethymno town mixes a lively Venetian old town with a long sandy coast and quiet villages in the hills. To the east, the beach runs for kilometres past Platanes and Adelianos Kampos, where loggerhead turtles nest in summer. Inland, villages such as Chromonastiri, Myloi, Atsipopoulo and Maroulas have old Venetian houses and tavernas with views. The Arkadi monastery and ancient Eleftherna are less than half an hour away. Try the local snails, staka with eggs and the town's famous pastries.

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About 14 km from Georgioupoli by road.

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