Tefeli is an inland settlement in the Heraklion prefecture, built in an area of rugged terrain and rich agricultural tradition.

The village is situated at a key point in the hinterland, as it is traversed by the Knossos-Charakas provincial road, one of the main axes connecting Heraklion with the southern part of the prefecture.

In the wider area of the settlement, there are significant points of natural and technical interest. One of the most notable infrastructure projects nearby is the Plakiotissa Dam, a vital irrigation project for the region that has created a new aquatic ecosystem in the hinterland. Additionally, Tefeli is adjacent to other traditional settlements such as Aposelemi, Ligortynos, and Pirathi, where the local cemetery of the area is located.

Wandering through Tefeli reveals the authenticity of the Cretan countryside, with daily life inextricably linked to the cultivation of the land. Its strategic location on the road to Charakas makes it an ideal stopping point for those exploring the villages of central Crete, offering views of a landscape that combines the regional hills with the tranquility of agricultural fields.