Quick answer: Melidoni is a village in Mylopotamos, about 30 km east of Rethymno, on the lower slopes of the Kouloukonas hills. Olive oil is its main product, and its symbol is the Gerontospilios cave, about 1.8 km away.
- Region
- Mylopotamos, Rethymno
- Distance
- About 30 km from Rethymno
- Known for
- Olive oil, the cave
- Nearby
- Panormo beaches, Agios Georgios monastery
The village
A spring once rose where the square is today, and the 'royal well' was opened there. The square, with its cafés, is the place to stop. Just outside the village is the monastery of Agios Georgios.
Olive oil
Olive groves surround the village, and local oil is its best-known product. Ask in the village for producers who sell directly.
The cave
Melidoni cave, scene of the 1824 tragedy, is about 1.8 km north-west. Visit the cave first, then come down to the village for lunch.
Nearby
The beaches at Panormo are about 15 minutes away.
Questions before you go
What is Melidoni known for?
Its olive oil and the Melidoni cave.
How far is the cave from the village?
About 1.8 km.
How far is Melidoni from the sea?
About 15 minutes to Panormo.
