Heraklion: Sivas Heraklion

Crete Heraklion Sivas: Sivas is a picturesque village on the south western side of Heraklion, about 60 km from Heraklion Town. The traditional style led to declare this village as a protected settlement.

Many churches are found along the streets of Sivas and in the surrounding region, such as the Church of Agios Ioannis Xenos, who lived and taught Christianity in western Crete in the 10th century, the Church of Agia Marina at the entrance of the village and the chapel of Prophet Elias on a hill overlooking Sivas.