Eleftherna Archaeological Site
The ancient city Eleftherna is located on the north-western foot of Mount Ida, approximately thirty kilometres south of Rethymnon, 380 metres above sea level. The city’s excavated remains belong to various periods. The city was allegedly named after Elefthereas, one of the Kourites, or after Demeter Elefthous. A thriving Hellenistic settlement has been identified on …
