Agarathos Monastery

The Agarathos Monastery is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and is located on a rocky hill between the villages of Sgourokefali and Sambas, 23 kilometers from Heraklion.

Monastery of Hodigitria

The Monastery of Hodigitria is located 70 kilometers from Heraklion in a dry and barren area full of Byzantine monuments. It is one of the most important monasteries of Crete with a history closely linked to the history of the small monasteries and hermitages of the area.