Kare: The Walnut Tree That Marked the Village
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Situated at the base of Vrysina, the village of Kare is found 16 kilometres from Rethymno, perched at an altitude of 460 metres and inhabited by 79 residents.
Perched atop a hill and immersed in a lush green landscape, the small traditional village of Kare offers accommodation and a café. At its heart lies the Renaissance-style Holy Church of Protomartyr Stephanos.
Legend has it that Kare derived its name from a colossal walnut tree situated at its entrance. Additionally, historical records from the 16th and 17th centuries, from the Venetian era, make mention of the village in censuses.
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