Argyroupoli: Crete’s Village of Springs and Ancient Lappa

Argyroupoli: Crete's Village of Springs and Ancient Lappa

Argyroupoli rises in the green hills of Rethymno province, a village built directly over the ruins of ancient Lappa where cold spring water gushes year-round from mossy rock faces. Huge plane trees shade the lower quarter, where channels and small waterfalls feed pools beside traditional tavernas serving fresh trout and local dishes. Roman tombs carved … Read more