Ancient Ambelos at Xirokambos

Above the beach of Gerontolakkos , at position Farmakokefalo , the archaeologist P. Papadakis in 1984 revealed the remains of the Hellenistic city Ambelos .

Excavations revealed a prosperous city with massive walls, houses and distinct roads. Ambelos was founded in 5th century BC and was a trading hub for the Western Mediterranean.

The center of the site is dominated by the scenic church of Saint Nicholas , built in 1895.