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The Winery is located in the center of the PDO Pezon wine-growing zone in the village of Kounavoi, in a semi-mountainous area Crete that numerous destinations and covers a variety of interests. The area of the Canava (named after a Latin source means "winery") is located in the small valley of the Minoan town of Elytina, South of Kaki Rachi (336 m) and it is great for a walk in the picturesque streets, alleys and cafes of the village.
What else you can do in the area…
For the lovers of History, Tradition, Archeology and Museums…
- Knossos archaeological site is only 9.5 km away.
- At a distance of 6.5 kilometers, you can find the Minoan villa of Vathipetro with one of the oldest grape press in Europe.
- The Fourni archaeological site is located 7.5 kilometers northwest of Archanes. A pre-Minoan cemetery (2800 BC-2200 BC) has been excavated, which is actually the largest prehistoric cemetery in the Aegean.
- At a distance of 3.5 kilometers lies the beautiful traditional village of Myrtia with the biographical museum of the great modern Greek writer Nikos Kazantzakis.
- At a distance of 15 kilometers the beautiful historical Monastery of Apanosifi or Apanosifi is located, one of the oldest Monasteries in Heraklion Prefecture, dedicated to Saint George.
For the hiking enthusiasts
- Hiking in the Kunavian Gorge with rare species of indigenous flora and fauna of the region.
(* Degree of difficulty 1, altitude 305 m. Hiking is appropriate for all ages of persons with good physical fitness.)
For the lovers of gastronomy …
In the surrounding countryside you will find beautiful corners and alleys for walking and tasting local traditional cuisine. Archanes, Peza, Myrtia, Skalani are some of your choices!
http://www.dimos-archanon-asterousion.gr/routes-gen
http://www.dimos-archanon-asterousion.gr/culture/archaeological-museum/archaeological-museum.html
For the sea lovers…
Within a few kilometers away of the Winery you can discover the most extraordinary beaches of the North part of the island!