Marathos (Village)
For the Greek island, see Marathos Island.
Marathos | |
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Marathos | |
Coordinates: 35°22′N 25°0′E / 35.367°N 25.000°ECoordinates: 35°22′N 25°0′E / 35.367°N 25.000°E | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | Crete |
Regional unit | Heraklion |
Municipality | Malevizi |
City established | 1394 |
Elevation | 400 m (1,300 ft) |
Population (1991) | |
• Total | 346 |
Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
• Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
Postal code | 71500 |
Marathos is a mountainous village in the province of Malevizi, in the Crete region of Greece.[1] It is about 20 kilometres west of Heraklion. The Marathianos River runs nearby and flows down to Fodele.[2] The village relies mainly on agriculture, livestock and bee keeping.
On the main road there is a war monument commemorating the many battles on the island of Crete. It was built by the sculptor Yanni Klinakis.[3]
The village has 5 tavernas and a traditional cafeteria.
Doxa cavern
A short distance from the village is the historical cave of Doxa. At the entrance there is a map that shows the cave layout.[4]
Arkaliospilio cavern
At the foot of the mountain is Arkaliospilio cave.[5] A large part of this cave is still unexplored.
References
- ↑ http://www.greece.com/destinations/Crete/Heraklion/Village/Marathos.html.
- ↑ http://www.interkriti.org/crete/iraklion/marathos_village.html
- ↑ http://www.tylisos.gr/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=135&lang=english
- ↑ http://www.originalcrete.com/en/article/marathos
- ↑ http://www.webcrete.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1079:marathos&catid=71:traditional-villages-heraklionl-crete&directory=92
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