Kapetaniana are located 67 kilometers south of Heraklion Crete and it is built on the eastern part of Asterousia Mountains in one of the most beautiful places on the island, having as a wonderful view the Libyan Sea, thus combining the rugged landscape of mountains and the endless view of the sea .

If someone wants to visit Kapetaniana he/she will begin south of Heraklion on the Heraklion-Festos Highway road passing by the pretty village of Santa Barbara and finally reaches Kapetaniana through the Provincial road Platanos-Xarakas. Throughout the journey, the visitor will see very interesting landscapes, churches and traditional villages, thus escaping city life, finding peace.

A visitor arriving in Kapetaniana will not easily get bored, you can visit the holy temple of saint Maria established in 1401-1402 Α.D, as well as having the pleasure to wander around the picturesque streets of the village with its stone houses,whose architecture gives the feeling of another era.For exploration-hikers there are many options becouse Kapetaniana have scattered paths around the area, leading to caves monasteries, secluded bays that give access to gorges and unexplored spaces.In these hikes you should visit  the highest peak of  Asteroussia, mount Kofina and enjoy the beautiful landscape.Also there are other activities for those who love extreme sports, such as climbing, in canyons or steep slopes in particular marked climbing areas  with various roots.In the end of the day the visitor could find residence and  taste the local products of the village and the local cuisine, in a hosting environment that characterizes the culture of the village.

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