The Municipality of
Tymbaki
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Map of the area
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The municipality of Timbaki is located in the South Western side of the Heraklion prefecture and covers all the county of Pirgiotissa. It is surrounded by the municipalities: to the north, Lambis (Rethymnon prefecture); to the east, Zaros; Mires to the south east and to the west has the Messara Bay.
This municipality includes 11 of the former communities: Timbaki, Vori, Grigoria, Kamares, Kamilari, Klima, Lagolio, Magarikari, Pitsidia, Sivas and Faneromeni.
The municipality covers a surface of about 15.700 ha., 10.000 of them being cultivated; it has over 11.000 inhabitants.
The main sources of production is agriculture (olive trees, vineyards and horticultural plants) and of course tourism.
Visiting Timbaki
A visit to the area is a must for those who want to get to know Crete. Gorgeous beaches, archaic atmosphere, magnificent countryside, wonderful people...
You will enjoy sunny days, romantic evenings and an interesting nighlife. You will have the chance to visit some of the most impressing Archaeological sites of Crete.
The villages
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