Argyroupoli
Αργυρούπολη
A mountain village built on the site of the ancient city of Lappa, where abundant springs well up in the valley below. Waterfalls, water mills and trout restaurants shaded by trees make it a summer refuge.
The lower village of Argyroupoli (around Agia Dynami) has springs that flow into several small waterfalls, supplying drinking water to Rethymno. Plane and chestnut trees shade the spring-side, where a few restaurants serve grilled trout and grilled meat. The upper village preserves Roman tombs from ancient Lappa, mosaic fragments and a Venetian gate, along with a chestnut tree said to be two thousand years old. Entry is free. It suits a half-day trip or lunch stop. It is about 25 km from Rethymno, close to the Chania prefecture border, and about 30 minutes' drive. Locals crowd the place on summer weekends.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Late Minoan Cemetery of Armeni
- Fortezza of Rethymno
- Rethymno Old Town
- Neratze Mosque
- Archaeological Museum of Rethymno
- Rimondi Fountain
- Venetian Harbour & Lighthouse of Rethymno
- Rethymno Beach