Arvi Beach

Arvi is a large seaside village located 79km southeast of Heraklion and 35km west of Ierapetra, in a small valley formed in front of the imposing Gorge of Arvi. It is built on the location of the ancient city Arvi. In the valley of Arvi and the surrounding area, there are many greenhouses. The locals deal mainly with agriculture, because the warm climate of the region favors the production of bananas, fresh vegetables and olive oil. The small banana of Arvi has a special scent and unique flavor; in 1981 banana imports were banned in Greece and the bananas of Arvi became very famous throughout Greece.