Margarites
A pottery village in the Rethymno hinterland with workshops, lanes and an active craft tradition. Check studio opening hours.
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How this place fits into a Crete day
Margarites is for anyone who would rather discover pottery where it is made than grab a last-minute souvenir at the airport. Leave time for the workshops and village lanes on a culture-focused Rethymno day. Studios keep their own hours, so check ahead if you have a particular maker in mind.
- Time on site
- 45–75 minutes
- Walking
- about 5 minutes
- Road access
- paved
- Crowds
- moderate
Strong if you want
- • facilities
- • history
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More about this place
Pottery has long been part of everyday life in Margarites. Workshops and small displays still shape the village, while Venetian-era houses and older churches sit among its lanes. Rather than rushing in for a souvenir, allow time for the craft and the village itself.
On a culture-focused day in the Rethymno hinterland, Margarites combines naturally with the Eleftherna or Arkadi area. It is a rewarding pairing if you like historic places and a living village stop. There is no need to cross the island simply for a very quick shopping errand.
Arrive by the normal roads and explore the village centre on foot. Use only permitted parking at the edge of the village or in designated areas; availability may vary. Individual studios, products and events also follow their own schedules. Check ahead if you have a particular workshop in mind.
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Getting there
Reached by regular road; explore the centre on foot. Move slowly and considerately through narrow village lanes.
Parking
Park at the village edge or designated areas; exact availability varies by day.
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