Loutro, Crete
At the end of Cape Mouri, about 85km south of Chania is the
attractive seaside village of Loutro which is very popular with
tourists during the summer season. It takes its name from the
ancient baths which were discovered in the area and from which
water was redirected to nearby Anopolis.
Loutro is considered to be the site of the ancient city of
Finikas, referred to in the Acts of the Apostles in the New
Testament, and was also the port of ancient Anopolis. In later
times it became the winter port used by Sfakia as its position
is in an enclosed bay which creates a natural, safe harbour in
bad, wintry conditions.
Places to visit and/or enjoy are the many older buildings in the
village centre, amongst which is the Municipal Building used by
the very first government in 1821. Close by are the ruins of
ancient Anopolis and also the ancient town of Aradena with its
Byzantine Church of Archangel Michael.
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