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The Church of the Annunciation of Theotokos is a ruined church on the island of Gramvousa, in northwestern Crete.

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Gothic cruciform church with three-aisled nave, transept, both from the first half of the 16th century, and deep, single-aisled choir with polygonal closure, 14th century.

Reformed Church. So-called Ruin Church, charmingly situated on the walled churchyard. Five-sided closed 15th century choir with chapel on the north side and an extension on the south side dated 1595 in year anchors. As a result of the destruction in 1574, only parts of the masonry remain of the originally three-aisled nave, which, like the masonry of the choir, is enlivened by natural stone corner and neg blocks; in the north and south facades a segmental arched closed gate with Gothic frame in tuff stone. Restoration 1955-1961, during which the choir was extended by one bay to the west. Internal wooden barrel vault, carved 15th century corbels. Pulpit 18th century, pew 17th century, two copper crowns 17th century; the northern chapel, containing the burial vault of the lords of Nassau-Bergen, is closed off by an oak fence with Corinthian pilaster, mid-17th century. Brick wall, covered by donkey's back around the entire cemetery.

Built between the 12th and 13th centuries, it bears witness to the Anglo-Norman style. During the Revolution, it was sold as a national asset. It will then become a cotton mill, then will be sold to the Salvation Army a few decades later.

The ruins of the Church of Panagia in Skouloufia can be found near the entrance to the village. The church was built in 1410.

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The ruined Church of Saint Nicholas is located on the north part of the islet of Spinalonga. This was the first church of the Spinalonga fortress, built in early Venetian period.

It is believed that the church known as Sant Miquel dels Templers, whose ruins are included in the monastic complex of Santa Clara, was owned by the Knights Templar and was ceded to the Poor Clares when they arrived in Tortosa.