Crete Vori, house in need of renovation, 78m² building area
Old house of 78 m² for sale in the traditional village of Voroi. It is located in a quiet residential area in a beautiful location very close to the village square. With appropriate renovation it can become a beautiful holiday or permanent residence.
Vori is a beautiful traditional village in southern Crete on the Messara Plain, just an hour from Heraklion. It is located about 2 km from the Phaistos archaeological site and is of great cultural and traditional interest.
Property features
Building area 78m²
Vori is a historic village in the Messara Plain in the south of the island, belonging to the municipality of Festos.
History and meaning
Vori was first mentioned in writing in 1394, but is significantly older, with archaeological finds from the early Minoan period. The name may derive from Boros, a mythological son of Rhadamanthys, or from the word “Voriás” (north), as the village lies north of Phaistos.
Cultural highlights
Several important churches such as Agios Ioannis Prodromos and the Church of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary can be found in the village.
The Ethnological Museum of Vori is recognized throughout Europe and shows the traditional way of life in Crete with exhibits on ceramics, agriculture and crafts.
Environment and activities
Vori is located near the Minoan archaeological site of Phaistos.
The landscape is characterized by agriculture, especially olive cultivation.
The village is the starting point for excursions to beaches such as Matala and Komos as well as archaeological sites of Agia Triada and Gortyna.
Vori offers a combination of history, tradition and authentic Cretan village life in a natural setting.
Object no. 383336 2025167-646
Average renovation costs for a farmhouse in Crete
