Kato Chorio is a pretty lively village in the Lassithi prefecture of Crete. It can be reached via an exit on the route of Ierapetra in the south to Pachia Ammos in the north. There are approximately 1500 people living in the village and there are not many tourists. Next to Kato Horio lies the village of Pano Chorio. In the village there are several old and beautiful churches, such as the Church of the Holy Trinity, which dates from the 19th century. The largest one is the church of Panagia Kato Horio, which has two bell towers and a dome. it stands on a large square where also a taverna can be found.

In Kato Chorio there are several signs that point to various directions to other interesting churches in the area. We chose the road leading from the village to Thripti. This road is a bit narrow at some points, over all it remained good. Along the way there are lovely views over the countryside and the sea. You will drive past the Church of the Holy Cross, which dates from the 15th / 16th century and the Church of the Transfiguration of Christ from the same period. In Thripti road stops and you have to return via the same route.