Property On Crete

This village belongs to the Itanos Municipality. The origin of the name is unknown, perhaps it is derived from a family name. It is not mentioned in the 1583 census, but it is believed to have been razed with other villages during Turkish pirate raids in 1471 AD and later re­established after the 16th. century. To the west of the settlement is the hill of Endichtis (560m) which was believed to have been the site of a peak sanctuary. Excavations in 1972 however proved that this could not have been so. Various things such as loom weights, a whetstone and clay spindle whorls were collected, but not one single figurine, which seems to exclude the possibility of this spot having been a shrine. So it must be regarded rather as a simple habitation.

Adravastoi is full of old houses and narrow rising streets that maintain the traditional atmosphere of a real Cretan village. The area is very quiet and peaceful. The village has few inhabitants but it's proximity to the large village Zakros means that there is a good choice of amenities close by. The nearby bay of Kato Zakros is very pretty with tavernas set under the tamarisk trees and a popular but quiet beach.

Adravastoi is 36 km from Sitia, 2 km from Zakros and 16 from Palekastro.

ADRAVASTI, Settlement, SITIA

Geographical Data

Altitude: 400 meters
Longitude: 26o 12' 60" N
Latitude: 35o 07' 00" N

ADRAVASTI (Settlement) 2 km North of ZAKROS (Village)