Anogeia
Ανώγεια
A traditional Cretan mountain village at the foot of Mount Ida, known for lyra music, handmade weaving and charcoal-grilled lamb. A symbol of WWII resistance, it is the gateway to the upper Nida Plateau.
During World War II, Anogeia was razed by the Nazis after its residents took part in the abduction of a German general. It was rebuilt after the war and still preserves a strong Cretan highland culture: the men wear black shirts and tall boots, and lyra players often perform in the cafés. The village has produced several famous Cretan musicians. Visitors can browse handmade weaving and embroidery shops, the resistance memorial and the Grylios Folk Museum. For lunch, try the local charcoal-grilled lamb (antikristo) and sfakianes cheese pies. The village sits on the border between Rethymno and Heraklion prefectures, about 55 km from Rethymno, and can be combined with the Idaean Cave on the Nida Plateau in a single day.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Idaean Cave & Nida Plateau
- Bali
- Melidoni Cave
- Margarites
- Ancient Eleutherna & Museum
- Arkadi Monastery
- Rethymno Beach
- Venetian Harbour & Lighthouse of Rethymno