Kapetaniana

This village is situated in a rugged but very advantageous location at the center of the Asterousia spine, in front of the peculiar in shape peak of Kophinas. Bare stone is the predominant feature here. The association of the location with its peak determined the nature and history of the peak itself, given that it functioned as one of the many peak sanctuaries on Crete. The deified by the ancient population Kophinas peak retained its devotional character following the advent of Christianity