Prodromi
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| Prodromi Προδρόμι Σελήνου Χανίων |
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| Time zone: | EET/EEST (UTC+2/3) |
| Elevation (min-max): | 536 - 538 m (1759 - 1765 ft) |
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| Country: | Greece |
| Periphery: | Crete |
| Prefecture: | Chania |
| Districts: | Municipality of Pelekanos |
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| Postal: | 731 00 |
| Area: | 28230 |
| Auto: | ΧΝ |
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Prodromi is located at 35 degrees 15 minutes North and 23 degrees 45 minutes East at 1757 feet in the municipality of Pelekanou - Paleochoras of Chania Crete (coordinates are taken from Google earth). The name of the village in 18th century was "Peroudo Vrisi". The current name is from the church of Agios Ioannis Prodromos It is a nice community unspoiled from tourist exploitation surrounded by natural mountain view beauty of Cretan earth.
The area is covered with picturesque hills and beyond them steep mountain-sides in a magnificent landscape. There are protected considerable archeological places like the area of Lissos which is a magnificent location that hosts a Temple devoted to Asklipio (god of medicine) and a natural spring with curing water, a Roman grave yard and one of the first Byzantine Churches in the province of Selino at Chania. Yrtakina is an ancient city from the prehistoric period with a castle made by Giant Rocks. Main production is based on Olive Oil, Splendid wine from dry rocky fertile ground, and diary products from naturally grown goats and sheep. Main church is Agios Charalambos located near the nice neighbourhood of “Halliliana”. At the name day the friendly local population organizes a big celebration The village had no modern road till recently and till today can be reached with a narrow modern asphalt covered road only from one side leading to the near by city of Paleochora. The north approach to the village requires a 4x4 off-road car or any other durable car. This has protected the area, which kept its calm and unspoiled environment.
[edit] The Panagia Church
In the village of Prodromi, in the location Skafidia, is the Byzantine church of the Panagia. The north road from Prodromi passes below the church, which can be seen from far away on the side of the mountain. The church of the Panagia has tooth-brick decorations on its east side and frescoes by Ioannis Pagomenos dated 1347.
