You can follow the route either on foot, or with donkeys. It's relatively easy and it has a lot of interesting places to see. Axos is a place that is still inhabited, and whose history extends from the Minoan times to the present, that is, 3,500 years. It was one of the big cities of Crete, not only in Antiquity, but also during the Roman times and the Byzantine era. There was a king ruling this city, and in this place there have been discovered a lot of ancient objects, as well as many coins, that are now exhibited in the Museums in Iraklion and Rethimno.

There are a lot of ruins - memorials on the Acropolis and around the village. It used to be a prosperous city during the Byzantine times, and there are a lot of Byzantine churches there, some of them in good condition, like St. Irini, St. George, St. John, Virgin Mary, the Crucified etc.; there are 30 churches in total, 10 of which in good condition.

In the village, apart from visiting the monuments, you can take a walk through the village and familiarize yourselves with the local way of life, and get to know the inhabitants too, who are very hospitable and friendly, their main occupation being farming and cattle-breading; there are small stores for shopping and many coffee houses, shops selling souvenirs, mainly woven textiles. You can also see a loom; in the old days, there was a loom in every house.

Some of the monuments you have to see are St. Irini, St. John and St. George, old small Byzantine churches dating back to the 8th century; the wall paintings in St. John's church date back to the 14th century. On the hill of the Acropolis, apart from the ancient ruins, you can admire the fantastic view and the beautiful flowers, especially in spring. If you are not tired, you can continue towards the wonderful cave of Sfedoni where you will find a guide to show you around.

On your return, stay in the village and pass through the narrow streets in the neighborhood.

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Driving Directions

Please during your arrival follow the proposed route as depicted by the map on our website. Notice that a big part of the route is on an old two lane road with a lot of turns. If you are coming from Chania head east via VOAK/E75/A90 toward RETHYMNON and continue until you reach PANORMO (80klms/1h15m). Follow the EXIT to PANORMO and direct south toward PERAMA (5klms/8min). Then move toward DAFNEDES (5.8klms/10min), continue to GARAZO (5.8klms/10min) and KATERIANA (5.6klms/9min). From KATERIANA continue further south toward AXOS. After 1.5klms and 200m before the entrance to the village turn left and follow the road to Enagron Cretan Ecotourism Village.

If you are coming from Heraklion Airport. Head west via VOAK/E75/A90 toward RETHYMNON. After 12 klms (10min) turn right to EXIT GAZI/ANOGIA. Move west toward TYLISOS (6.6klms/15min), direct toward GONIES (12klms/17min) and continue to SISARCHA (4.6klms/17min). Follow the same direction to Anogia (2.7klms/6min) and then head toward AXOS (7.5klms/15min). After your entrance to the village follow the sign to Enagron Cretan Ecotourism Village.

Enagron Ecotourism Village

  • Axos Mylopotamou, 74051, Crete, Greece.
  • Tel: +30 28340 61611
  • Fax: +30 28340 61050
  • ΜΗΤΕ 1041Κ033Α0008501

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