
Ancient Eleutherna
Ancient Eleutherna
Crete, Greece
Last updated: February 11, 2026
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Visitor Reviews
**★★★★★ Natascha Ivad — a month ago
Very mystical place. Huge cisterns carved into the rocks. I didn’t see the archaeological site beneath in the valley.
**★★★★★ Graham Topp — 2 months ago
If you’re interested in history/archeology, this is like a dream come true. You’ll find a massive Roman era cistern, an aqueduct tunnel and a variety of fascinating urban remains currently being excavated. You’ll see an archeological site unburdened by tourism, high ticket prices, bus tours or 19th century fantasies (I’m looking at you Knossos), situated on a mountain with beautiful views. Bring good shoes, water and a snack. If you’re not interested in this kind of thing, you’ll probably want t














