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Vrisses has only been in existence since 1925, yet is a very typical and traditional working / farming village. Set on the Vryssano River, which has lovely, shady Plane trees on its banks, and tavernas and cafes under the trees.

 

Perfectly situated between Chania and Rethymnon (about 30 minutes drive to either), and on the road that leads over the foothills to the Imbros Gorge (about 30 minutes drive) and to Chora Sfakion on the south coast (about 45 minutes drive).

Vrisses is surrounded by many quaint hamlets, and is the perfect starting point for discovering many different areas of Crete. Famous for its delicious yoghurt and honey, the village itself has tavernas, kafenion, 2 bakeries, a butcher, 2 super markets, a bank, 2 petrol stations, a pharmacy, as well as other shops. Direct access to the National Highway, 5 minutes by car to Vamos, 8 minutes to Georgioupolis, and 15 minutes to Kalives.

 

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The Elliniki Kamara bridge

At the junction of the road from Vrisses, to the national main road (Hania - Rethimno), at the exit to Rethymno city, there is the historical landmark of Vrisses (Exact location: 35.369062,24.215299): The “Elliniki Kamara”, a bridge upon Vrissanos River that dates from the Greco-Roman era. The bridge is in use even today, and is made from stones, which are fit together side by side without the use of mud, or any other substance to hold them together. Its height is about 6,5 metres. 

Boutakas river is located in Chania and with the concourse of Vrissianos river crossing the village Vrisses Apokoronou.

Waters of the river emanating between the villages Emprosnero and Vafe and the water comes from the melting snow of Madares. The river's name comes from the greek verb "mpaino" that means go in.