Maroulas

Maroulas (Greek: Μαρουλάς) is a local community of the Rethymno Municipality in the Rethymno (regional unit) of the region of Crete established by Kallikratis reform. It is traditional settlement and is classified in Class II, that is of average cultural value (Government Gazette 728/21-9-1995).^[2]

Maroulas Μαρουλάς
Community
Maroulas
Coordinates: 35°20′N 24°33′E
Country	Greece
Administrative region	Crete
Regional unit	Rethymno
Municipality	Rethymno
Municipal unit	Rethymno
Area
• Community	11.483 km2 (4.434 sq mi)
Population  (2021)[1]
• Community	533
• Density	46/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code	74100
Area code(s)	28310
Vehicle registration	ΡΕ

Geography, origin of name, history

Maroulas lies southeast of Rethymno and 10 kilometers from this city at an altitude of 240 meters. Most buildings date back to the Venetian period, but the area is likely to be inhabited since the Minoan period. According to tradition, the village took its name from the shepherdess Maroula, who, while grazing her sheep in the region, found a spring of cool digestive water.

Population of Maroulas^[3]

Name	1940	1951	1961	1971	1981	1991	2001	2011	2021
Maroulas	472	374	312	221	184	188	192	486	277
Dilofo	-	-	-	-	-	-	26	61	256
Total	472	374	312	221	184	188	218	547	533

Archaeological discoveries , buildings, temples

Tower I

Tower II

The two towers of Maroulas.

Two cemeteries of the palatial period of Minoan period have been revealed in the area. The findings of the cemeteries are exhibited at the Archaeological Museum of Rethymno.

The Venetians built two towers, which are still preserved, and other buildings with battlements. There are several coats of arms on the doors of buildings. In 1630 Turks settled in Maroulas. Visitors can see a mill, large arched doors of the Venetian mansions, narrow streets, and arches.^[4]

The 'Temple of Prophet Elias', built at the top of the hill, has extensive views to the Cretan Sea.

Miscellaneous

There is a public bus service (KTEL) from/to Rethymno (two services, morning and noon on weekdays and no services on weekends) ^[5]

Since 21 July 2005 the area of Maroulas is included in the Cadastre system and is under the authority of the Cadastral Office of Rethymno (20 Hortatzis Str., ZIP: 74100, Rethymno, Phone n.: 0030-28310-22403)^[6]

Rethymno (former) district

See also

• List of settlements in the Rethymno regional unit

References

1. "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.
2. Ministry of Environment, Archive of Traditional Settlements and Listed Buildings Archived 2012-04-05 at the Wayback Machine retrieved at 10 April 2012
3. Hellenic Statistical Authority, Digital Library (ELSAT), Census (Greek and English) Archived 2013-05-18 at the Wayback Machine
4. Presentation of Maroulas at the website of the Municipality of Rethymno Archived 2010-09-06 at the Wayback Machine retrieved at 10 April 2012
5. Bus timetables, Maroulas (in german) Archived 2013-03-21 at the Wayback Machine
6. "Greek Cadastre Areas". Ktimatologio S.A. Archived from the original on 2012-03-29. Retrieved 2012-04-10.

External links

• Photo Gallery, Web site of municipality of Rethymnno retrieved at 10 April 2012
• Cycling routes, Web site of Tourism Promotion Committee of Rethymno Prefecture, retrieved at 10 April 2012