Back to newsGovernment minister Thodoris Kontogeorgis visited Anogia, the historic mountain village in the Rethymno regional unit of central Crete, to hold working meetings with local elected officials, social economy representatives, and residents. The visit centered on placing mountain communities at the heart of Greece's national development agenda, with discussions highlighting the specific needs and growth potential of highland areas across the country.
For visitors, Anogia sits at roughly 740 meters elevation on the northern slopes of Mount Psiloritis, Crete's highest peak. The village is well known for its traditional weaving crafts, lyra music culture, and strong local identity. It serves as a base for hiking routes into the Psiloritis range and is accessible by car from Heraklion in about one hour. The renewed government attention to mountain regions may support infrastructure and tourism development in the area in coming years.
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Anogia Visit Marks New Push for Highland Development in Greece
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