They became known from their eminent Karsaniki stitch that took its name from Karia of Lefkada, the place from where it began.
The settlement of Agia Fotia is located 7 km east of Sitia towards Vai. The name of the village comes from the church of Aghia Fotini of the region.
The small, fertile valley has always been one of the living space on the island. In ancient times, an important shrine was developed on the top of this hill, where the deities of fertility of the earth were worshiped.| 1|2|3|4|5| |