Apart from the architecture, Argyroupoli, which in 2008 received the award for the most clean organized traditional community, is famous for its natural attractions as well, since the visitor will find here beautiful springs and old mills. The sources of the Agia Dinami (Holy Force), with reference to the divine origin of the power of the water, dominate the verdant valley with the waters of the river Mousselas flowing from every location. One hundred meters down from the church of Saints Five Virgins there are the springs of the Petre River in an idyllic landscape with huge centuries old plane trees.
Just like in all the villages, the religious element of Argyroupoli is intense. The chapel of the Five Virgins carved into a rock just outside the village, which celebrates on Holy Tuesday, is one of the most important pilgrimages of western Crete. According to local tradition, five girls from Argyroupoli or from some neighboring town found refuge in carved tombs of an ancient cemetery, where they had lived until their death. The area remained sacred even after they died, since the holy water started coming out from the graves. On Holy Tuesday during the large village feast, many believers come to take this holy water, considering it blessing and remedy. According to the custom, they put the holy water on the iconostasis and drink it on empty stomach on important days of the year, while the elders drop a few drops in the four corners of the house or in their gardens in order for their vegetables to flourish.
Just like in all the villages, the religious element of Argyroupoli is intense. The chapel of the Five Virgins carved into a rock just outside the village, which celebrates on Holy Tuesday, is one of the most important pilgrimages of western Crete. According to local tradition, five girls from Argyroupoli or from some neighboring town found refuge in carved tombs of an ancient cemetery, where they had lived until their death. The area remained sacred even after they died, since the holy water started coming out from the graves. On Holy Tuesday during the large village feast, many believers come to take this holy water, considering it blessing and remedy. According to the custom, they put the holy water on the iconostasis and drink it on empty stomach on important days of the year, while the elders drop a few drops in the four corners of the house or in their gardens in order for their vegetables to flourish.
Sig Nordal 