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Vossakos Monastery

Μυλοπόταμος, Ρέθυμνο · Δωρεάν

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A Venetian era monastery.

The monastery of Vossakos lies on the slopes of Mount Kouloukonas, above the Mylopotamos coast. It's dedicated to the Holy Cross and probably dates from the Venetian period.

The monastery is built like a fortress, with high walls. It's currently being restored.

The monastery was established in the 17th century and was in continuous use until 1960, when the last monk died. In 1676 it became a stauropegic monastery, directly under the Patriarch of Constantinople. Restoration work began in 1998. It's built on the north slope of a plateau in the Tallaia mountains, with views over the sea.

Mylopotamos lies between Rethymno and Heraklion, stretching from the north coast up the slopes of Psiloritis. The coast has the pretty resorts of Bali and Panormos, while inland you find the pottery village of Margarites, ancient Eleftherna, the Melidoni cave and the mountain villages of Anogia and Zoniana. The area is known for its strong traditions, Cretan lyra music and hearty mountain food, especially lamb and cheese. It's a great area for exploring away from the main resorts.

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Πλησιέστερη πόλη: Bali, περίπου 8 χλμ. οδικώς
Πλησιέστερο αεροδρόμιο: Heraklion airport (HER), περίπου 40 χλμ. οδικώς

Rethymno sits between the mountains and two seas, and it is the easiest region to combine with the rest of the island. Its old town and Fortezza are among the best preserved on Crete, with Venetian doorways, Ottoman wooden balconies and a long sandy beach right next to the centre. Περισσότερα για Ρέθυμνο