| Want to go amidst the natural surroundings in | | | | various beautiful Minoan multicoloured pots which |
| Heraklion, Crete? Zaros will be the ideal choice as | | | | are now displayed in the Archaeological Museum |
| it is a beautiful landmark totally covered with | | | | of Heraklion. Further you may visit the interesting |
| awesome trees and agricultural products all over. | | | | Vrontissiou Monastery dated back to 14th |
| The natural scent is sure to lure you to visit the | | | | century. It was an important spiritual centre then. |
| place time and again. It is situated about 45 | | | | The remains of the walls after 1866 revolution |
| kilometers from the capital town and has about | | | | display 14th century frescoes. The 15th century |
| 2250 permanent residents dwelling here. | | | | marble fountain here is worth admiration. The |
| The name of the village is considered to be | | | | churches of Panagis, Agios Georgios and Agia |
| prehellenic and means abundant water flow. The | | | | Kiriaki are also worth visiting. |
| traditional watermills, one in the area of Votomos | | | | If you are much interested in the archaeological |
| verify the name and are dated back to 16th | | | | sites of Heraklion make Zaros your starting point. |
| century. You'll yourself see the excellent quality of | | | | This way most of the lovely beaches of the area |
| the running water in Zaros which is aptly | | | | will be at your dispense. You can make the most |
| concentrated in canals. You can also make a visit | | | | of your holiday here as it avails trekking, hiking, |
| to its famous recreational center near the spring | | | | climbing etc. in the village itself. You can easily |
| of Votomos where a small oasis has been | | | | reach here by the bus service available from |
| formed. The exotic place towers trees, a | | | | Heraklion at frequent intervals. There is also the |
| traditional mill and fountains made of stone sure | | | | daily bus schedule to and from Mires and |
| to sooth your senses. Today the municipal | | | | Kamares. You can well accommodate in the |
| enterprise is also bottling this water and is selling it | | | | various rooms for rent as well as the great |
| as the name - Zaros. | | | | taverns in Zaros. Food is also no problem here |
| Zaros, Heraklion, Crete Island in Greece is a large | | | | and you can enjoy the special local dishes at |
| and beautiful village and has lots to offer to its | | | | several taverns and cafes in the area. So, just |
| visitors. You can also make a visit to the famous | | | | foot in the great village of situated in Zaros, |
| Kamares Cave situated at the distance of a few | | | | Heraklion in Crete Islands. |
| kilometers from here. Here there were found | | | | |