Malevizi Joins Council of Europe's Cultural Routes Network

Saturday, 16 May 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

The Municipality of Malevizi, in the Heraklion regional unit of Crete, has received official recognition from the Council of Europe by joining its Cultural Routes Network through the Via Querinissima route. This historic route traces the maritime and cultural path traveled by Venetian nobleman Pietro Querini in the 15th century, connecting northern Europe to the Mediterranean. For visitors to Crete, this certification adds international prestige to cultural and heritage sites within the Malevizi area, which includes villages west of Heraklion. The Council of Europe Cultural Routes label promotes cross-border cultural tourism and typically leads to improved signage, guided itineraries, and tourism infrastructure along the route. Travelers interested in Venetian history and Cretan heritage can explore the Malevizi region as part of a broader cultural circuit now recognized at a European level.