Vathypetro in Archanes

Distance	4km south of Archanes
Open to the public:	08:00 - 15:00 daily except Tuesdays
Entrance fee:	Free Admission
Toilet Facilities:	Not Available
Café:	Not Available
Wi-Fi:	Not Available
Parking space:	Available for all types of vehicles
Facilities for people with disabilities:	Not Available
Supervised by:	Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports
Access & walking difficulty:	Difficulty rating, 2

4km south of the village of Archanes at an altitude of 555 meters, Greek archaeologists have brought to light a Minoan rural villa of the 16th century b.C. Similar to the Minoan palaces although much smaller, it was probably the residence of a local ruler. Among the most important finds are an olive-press, some big clay jars and a unique wine-press still “in situ” at the south wing of the villa.

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