Messara Overview

Have you chosen to spend in Messara your holidays this summer? Your choice will reward you for sure, as Messara is a really magical place that will make you love at first sight! The plane of Messara is located on the south side of Heraklion Prefecture, in an elongated area of 50km in length and with its width not exceeding 7km. In the south, the valley is protected by the wild Asterousia Mountains, while its western side is bounded by a vast beachfront with sandy beaches. The valley is very fertile and has always been the main granary of Crete. The warm climate combined with the fertile soil, contribute to the cultivation of early vegetables, olive and citrus trees.