Location information

Smari Acropolis

SMARI (Village) KASTELI
The excavations that are still being carried out here indicate that this Acropolis and its surrounding area were already inhabited in very ancient times, as far back as the Middle Minoan period. The view from up here is panoramic, reaching as far as Gouves on the north coast. To the east, 100 m down from the Acropolis in the direction of Smari, you can see the traditional village of Lagos, and the church of Profitis Ilias among the trees and gushing water, a real oasis to visitors suffering from the hot Cretan summer. Next to it, the church of Agios Giorgos with wonderful wall paintings. Right in front of you, the ravine of Lagos offers a splendid sight.

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