Gouves, Greece
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Goúves Γούβες |
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View of Kokkíni Háni
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 Goúves
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| Coordinates: 35°18′48″N 25°18′48″E / 35.3134°N 25.3134°ECoordinates: 35°18′48″N 25°18′48″E / 35.3134°N 25.3134°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Crete |
| Regional unit | Heraklion |
| Municipality | Hersonissos |
| • Municipal unit | 95.0 km2 (36.7 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Municipal unit | 10,731 |
| • Municipal unit density | 110/km2 (290/sq mi) |
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| • Population | 3,031 (2011) |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 710801 |
Gouves (Greek: Γούβες) is a town and former municipality in the Heraklion regional unit, Crete, Greece. Since the 2011, local government reform it is part of the municipality Hersonissos, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 94.963 km2 (36.665 sq mi). It lies a few kilometers east of Heraklion.
Goúves proper is often confused with its busy summer resort, Káto Goúves. Besides this well developed tourist resort with long sandy beaches, the area has some traditional villages and archaeological sites and Eileithyia caves. West of Goúves are the tourist resorts of Kokkíni Háni (also spelled Háni Kokkíni) and Amnísos, both with similar attractions, and, to the east, Crete's largest resort, Hersonisos.
Goúves proper is located about 20 km (12 mi) east of Heraklion. Káto Goúves, just a couple km north of the village, with its long sandy beach, is the summer resort. There is a variety of accommodation, from large hotels to boarding houses and self-catering apartments, and there are many restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and shops.
The village Anopoli is located just some minutes from Kokkini Xani village, 5 km south in the mountains at an altitude of 205 m. Entering the village of Anopoli, visitors will admire its square, Agia Triada church and the war monument Hrwo. The square is made of cobblestones and offers easy access. Within the square stands Hrwo, a war monument on which is carved the names of the fallen heroes of the village from the German invasion in 1940, it is made of marble and stands in the middle of the square as a constant reminder to locals and visitors, of the sacrifices that offer us freedom to this day. It was unveiled in 1981 and since then memorial services as well as wreath laying is made on every national celebration in their honours. Agia Triada was built in 1969 and significant frescoes adorn its inside. A picturesque village that still preserves the tradition of vegera, a tradition that demands almost every night, visitors and locals to feast on traditional dishes under the starry sky, to the sound of traditional music.
Elia village is located just 12 km southeast of Heraklion city, in the inland of Hersonissos Municipality, and just 4.5 km from Kokkini Chani village by the sea. The village is on a small hill, at an altitude of 230 m offering the visitor a magical and unique view. The local population is basically involved in agricultural production, olive oil, wine, grapes, as well as livestock. One of the important points of interest for visitors is the Eileithyia cave, where legend has it that the goddess Hera gave birth to Eileithyia, the goddess of birth. The central square of the village is located at its entrance and during the summer months a number of events take place with feasts, music and dances.
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