Culture
Numerous cultural events and happenings are organized within the Municipality area throughout the year, aiming at the cultural growth and the entertainment of citizens and visitors alike. Traditional Cretans are there to remind one of the true Cretan soul, whereas the still existing, alltime classsic mores, customs and traditions connect the past to the present, carrying along local colours, scents and unforgettable memories!
Visit Thrapsano, which is located 25 km south-east of the city of Heraklion, and discover the largest traditional pottery centre of Crete. The beginnings of the age-old tradition of Thrapsano in ceramics dates back to the Minoan era.
