Spotlight: Zaros

Zaros is a picturesque village located at the southern slope of the mountain IDI (Psiloritis) at 340m a.s.l, 45 km from Iraklion.
It has 2,241 permanent residents.
The main occupation of the inhabitants is farming and stock breeding, while there are quite a few traditional workshops of weaving, painting (icons), and musical instruments.
There is regular bus transportation from Iraklion to Zaros. There is also daily bus schedules from/to Mires and Kamares.
You can also rent a car from Iraklion and take the road Iraklion -Mires- Festos. The c...
Read more »
|