The first indication of the name of the village is in notariako document in 1248. But in several meets later documents (notary, Church and Ducal of Candia) at later dates.
Recorded at Venetian censuses (of 1577 and 1583, Barozzi Reported Basilicata 1630) as two settlements (Up and Down) and in coming up today as a settlement.
Rich in history the village (like all the villages of the Parakandias) has played an important role both during the Venetian occupation (Chortatzwn – revolution Psaromiligon str.), during the revolutions of the 19th century against the Ottomans, in battle against the paratroopers during World War II and the "national resistance".
Today the village shows great growth both for its rich production of wine and olive products, and the operation of business units (Winery) and crafts (beekeeping, rakokazana – wine presses, shops, taverns, ouzeri, etc.) and private companies.
Patron Saint is Saint George in whose name is dedicated the church historian of the 16th century located in the village.
The cultural association of the village engaged the entire time with nice and important events and activities such as the feast of Saint George (April 23) during which circumambulation of the Holy image with horses and accompaniment of the municipal band and offering "oftoy" and folk music for free to participants, the feast of St. Panteleimon on the eve of the feast (July 25), the Organization of traditional Klidona (24 June), theater performances and puppetry, and others.
The visit to places of natural beauty (at Lalakoy the well, in the old source, next to the chapel of St. John, etc) has to offer the visitor a nice moments of recreation, enjoyment and rest which can enhance even more the visits to the picturesque cafes.
