Myriokefala


Myriokefala is a local community of the Rethymno Municipality in the Rethymno of the region of Crete established by Kallikratis reform. Previously, it was part of municipality of Lappa. Capital of the new municipality is Rethymno.

Geography, origin of name, history

It is located 33 kilometers southwest of Rethymno, on the northwestern outskirts of the Kryoneritis mountain in an altitude of 500 meters with great view to the valley of Asi Gonia. Its name is due to the myriad heads, i.e. hills, on which the village was built. Myriokefala is being occupied since the Venetian period.
;Population of Myriokefala
Name19131920192819401951196119711981199120012011
Myriokefala315267251297325324285266281402268
Maroulou-113918886696376595541
Total315380342385411393348342340457309

Attractions: Monuments, Temples, important buildings

The Monastery of the Virgin, which dates back to the 10th century.

Transportation

There is bus service from/to Rethymno serving Myriokefala