General Information of the Municipal Unit of East Selino

The Municipal Unit of East Selino has K.E.P. (in Kampanos), Agricultural Clinic and Police Station (in Kampanos and Sougia), Kindergarten, Primary School and Post Office (in Rodovani). Most of the villages of the Municipality are connected by intercity bus (KTEL) with Chania and Paleochora. The D. unit of East Selino belongs to the wider area of ​​the Prefecture of Chania, which came from the unification of the communities of Kampanos, Epanochori, Skafi, Rodovani, Sougia and Temenia. It also has 22 settlements. The W. unit of East Selino, is located south of the prefecture of Chania and borders northeast with the W. unit of Mousouron, northwest with the W. unit of Kantanos, west with the W. unit of Pelekanos, east with the province of Sfakion, while to the south it is washed by the Libyan open sea. According to the 2001 census, it had 1,468 inhabitants. It has an area of ​​136.5 sq.km and is mainly mountainous. The economy of the region is based mainly on olive production and secondarily on livestock and tourism (Sougia).

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Geography

The Municipal unit is crossed by the gorge of rare natural beauty of Agia Irini, which starts from the homonymous village and ends at the sea (crossed with 2-3 hours of hiking). In the village of Agia Irini, which borders the western section of Mousouron, one can try the excellent mournidia, ie tsikoudia distilled from berries. At the exit of the gorge in the Libyan Sea, is the seaside settlement of Sougia with a long beach, which presents significant tourist traffic in the summer months, with several rooms, taverns and cafes. Another gorge at the borders of the D. section is that of Tripiti, which, however, is inaccessible to non-specialists. At the borders of the municipality, are the ancient cities of Elyros (near Rodovani, it reached great prosperity and today ruins are preserved), Syia (in Sougia, port of Elyros), Lissos (west of Sougia, also the port of Elyros, is preserved Asclepieion and church of Agios Kyrikos), Vienna (east of Sougia) and Yrtakina (near Temenia, cyclopean walls survive). In Temenia there are thermal springs, from which the homonymous soft drinks are produced. Glorious is the history of the villages of the region during the years of Venetian rule, Ottoman rule and German occupation. The visitor can also see a large number of frescoed Byzantine churches, such as Agios Onoufrios in Kampanos or Agia Irini in Sougia. The biggest festival in the area takes place on August 24, at Agios Eftychis in Tsiskiana, patron saint of the entire province of Selino, which gathers a large crowd. The main products of the place are the wonderful oil, as evidenced by the mantinada “Kissamos with your vines, Celery with your olives …”, the livestock products, the honey, the tsikoudia etc. In addition, ores have been discovered in the area, but their exploitation efforts have not borne fruit.

Sights

Temenia The village of Temenia is located 62 km from the city of Chania, is one of the most mountainous villages in the prefecture of Chania, with an altitude of 700-1100 meters. It was the capital of the former community of Temenia with three settlements in total while today it belongs to the W. unit of East Selino. The village has about 40 permanent residents. On the borders of the community of Temenia are the ruins of the Minoan city of Yrtakina, which was built at an altitude of 900 meters. Other important monuments of the village are the Byzantine church of the Savior Christ of the 14th century with great architecture and frescoes. At the same time in the village there are thermal springs and a recently renovated hydrotherapy center. An important role in the history of the village has been played by the beverage industry under the name TEMENIA. Sougia This is a very picturesque port that is found at a distance of about 67 km from Chania. It has a wonderful extended beach. The undeniable beauty of the landscape attracts many tourists. Characteristic of its beach is its clear and deep waters, as well as the fine pebbles that you find in some parts of it. Also, in a remote part of the beach, nudists gather. From Sougia you can visit the ancient Lissos by boat and admire the ruins of the ancient city.

Geography

Geography

The Municipal unit is crossed by the gorge of rare natural beauty of Agia Irini, which starts from the homonymous village and ends at the sea (crossed with 2-3 hours of hiking). In the village of Agia Irini, which borders the western section of Mousouron, one can try the excellent mournidia, ie tsikoudia distilled from berries. At the exit of the gorge in the Libyan Sea, is the seaside settlement of Sougia with a long beach, which presents significant tourist traffic in the summer months, with several rooms, taverns and cafes. Another gorge at the borders of the D. section is that of Tripiti, which, however, is inaccessible to non-specialists. At the borders of the municipality, are the ancient cities of Elyros (near Rodovani, it reached great prosperity and today ruins are preserved), Syia (in Sougia, port of Elyros), Lissos (west of Sougia, also the port of Elyros, is preserved Asclepieion and church of Agios Kyrikos), Vienna (east of Sougia) and Yrtakina (near Temenia, cyclopean walls survive). In Temenia there are thermal springs, from which the homonymous soft drinks are produced. Glorious is the history of the villages of the region during the years of Venetian rule, Ottoman rule and German occupation. The visitor can also see a large number of frescoed Byzantine churches, such as Agios Onoufrios in Kampanos or Agia Irini in Sougia. The biggest festival in the area takes place on August 24, at Agios Eftychis in Tsiskiana, patron saint of the entire province of Selino, which gathers a large crowd. The main products of the place are the wonderful oil, as evidenced by the mantinada “Kissamos with your vines, Celery with your olives …”, the livestock products, the honey, the tsikoudia etc. In addition, ores have been discovered in the area, but their exploitation efforts have not borne fruit.

Sights

Sights

Temenia The village of Temenia is located 62 km from the city of Chania, is one of the most mountainous villages in the prefecture of Chania, with an altitude of 700-1100 meters. It was the capital of the former community of Temenia with three settlements in total while today it belongs to the W. unit of East Selino. The village has about 40 permanent residents. On the borders of the community of Temenia are the ruins of the Minoan city of Yrtakina, which was built at an altitude of 900 meters. Other important monuments of the village are the Byzantine church of the Savior Christ of the 14th century with great architecture and frescoes. At the same time in the village there are thermal springs and a recently renovated hydrotherapy center. An important role in the history of the village has been played by the beverage industry under the name TEMENIA. Sougia This is a very picturesque port that is found at a distance of about 67 km from Chania. It has a wonderful extended beach. The undeniable beauty of the landscape attracts many tourists. Characteristic of its beach is its clear and deep waters, as well as the fine pebbles that you find in some parts of it. Also, in a remote part of the beach, nudists gather. From Sougia you can visit the ancient Lissos by boat and admire the ruins of the ancient city.