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Lentas R01
Lentas ( Greek Λέντας), Lentas is a coastal village 75 km south of Heraklion, on the south coast of Crete in Greece. It belongs to the community of Miamou within the municipality of Gortyna. Origins of the name The name of Lentas possibly derives from the Greek word Λέοντας (in English, "lion"). It refers to the lion-shaped cape that makes the small protected bay of Lentas. This cape is documented in medieval maps as Cape Liontas ( Greek Ακρ. Λιώντας). Climate It belongs to an area where the climate consists of an exception in accordance to the climate on the island of Crete is a mediterranean climate. Lentas falls in the North African climatic zone and thus enjoys significantly more sunny days and high temperatures during the summer. Probably the best time to visit Lentas is spring and autumn. History Lentas has been inhabited since the Neolithic and Early Minoan period (3rd millennium BC). Lentas ( grc, Λεβήνη, Lebene) was one of the two har ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lentas R01
Lentas ( Greek Λέντας), Lentas is a coastal village 75 km south of Heraklion, on the south coast of Crete in Greece. It belongs to the community of Miamou within the municipality of Gortyna. Origins of the name The name of Lentas possibly derives from the Greek word Λέοντας (in English, "lion"). It refers to the lion-shaped cape that makes the small protected bay of Lentas. This cape is documented in medieval maps as Cape Liontas ( Greek Ακρ. Λιώντας). Climate It belongs to an area where the climate consists of an exception in accordance to the climate on the island of Crete is a mediterranean climate. Lentas falls in the North African climatic zone and thus enjoys significantly more sunny days and high temperatures during the summer. Probably the best time to visit Lentas is spring and autumn. History Lentas has been inhabited since the Neolithic and Early Minoan period (3rd millennium BC). Lentas ( grc, Λεβήνη, Lebene) was one of the two har ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
