Marathos, Crete
Community in Greece
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Marathos is a mountain village in the municipality of Malevizi, in the Crete region of Greece.[2] It is about 20 kilometres west of Heraklion. The Marathianos River runs nearby and flows down to Fodele.[3] The village relies mainly on agriculture, livestock and bee keeping.
Marathos
Μάραθος | |
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  Marathos | |
| Coordinates: 35°22′N 25°0′E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Crete |
| Regional unit | Heraklion |
| Municipality | Malevizi |
| Municipal unit | Tylisos |
| City established | 1394 |
| Elevation | 400 m (1,300 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Community | 222 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 71500 |
On the main road there is a war monument commemorating the many battles on the island of Crete. It was built by the sculptor Yanni Klinakis.[4]
The village has 5 tavernas and a traditional cafeteria.
Doxa cavern
Arkaliospilio cavern
At the foot of the mountain is Arkaliospilio cave.[6] A large part of this cave is still unexplored.