Rethymno Ancient Eleftherna

Eleftherna is one of the most important archaeological sites of Crete

The archaeological site of Eleftherna in Rethymno Crete: The archaeological site of Eleftherna is placed at about 30 km to the south-east of Rethymno, on the northern foot of Psiloritis Mt, between the villages of ancient and modern Eleftherna. Eleftherna is one of the most important archaeological sites of Crete and provides important insight into the development of the settlement along the years. In fact, the inhabitation of the settlement apparently dates from the Prehistoric times and extends until the Early Christian era.