Heraklion Prinias

Information about Prinias

Prinias Heraklion: Prinias is a traditional settlement with stone houses, narrow streets and beautiful churches. It is located 25 south west of Heraklion town on the way from Knossos to Gortyn.

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Totally untouched by tourism, Prinias is an authentic mountainous village where people make their living from agriculture and cattle-breeding. The surrounding region is mountainous and green, with many pine trees and fun trees.

The village is built on the site of ancient Rizinia, a Minoan settlement of the same time as Lato. Some remains of the Minoan era can presently be seen close to Prinias.