Plot with an amazing view for sale in Maroulas Rethymnon. It is a plot of land of 500 sq.m. located in the new building plan of Maroulas of the Municipal Unit of Rethymno of the Municipality of Rethymnon. The distance of the plot from the sea is 2500 m, while the maximum total building surface that can be erected on it is 150 sq.m, only houses with a maximum height of floors: 2.
The location of this particular plot is privileged because it has an amazing view of the sea and the city of Rethymno. It is located in a green environment next to the wonderful village of Maroulas and just 10 minutes from the city of Rethymnon and 5 minutes from the beaches of Platanias.
Maroulas is located southeast of Rethymno at a distance of 10 klm from the city and is built on top of a hill, at an altitude of 240 m. It is a traditional village, it has been designated a preserved settlement and a traditional settlement of medium cultural value in which the Venetian color is strongly preserved.
The settlement was developed and shaped mainly during the period of the Venetian occupation, although it is assumed that the area was inhabited from much earlier, from the Minoan era. Today, many medieval buildings are preserved, some of them retain the special architectural features of that time, such as battlements, coats of arms, impressive doors, arches.
Then both towers were built which are preserved to this day. The landmark of the village is the imposing tower of Maroulas from the 16th century. Among them are old olive mills and Venetian churches. In 1630, Turks settled in Maroulas, who used its two towers as garrisons.
In Maroulas, the visitor, walking between Venetian towers, narrow streets, arches, arched doors, and historic chapels, feels that he is back in time. Among the most important attractions is the Temple of Prophet Ilias at the top of the hill, with a view from above of the traditional settlement, the Cretan Sea and the source of Lettuce, at the bottom of the gorge.