Experience Real Life in Innachorio

Explore life in Western Crete – Kissamos – Elafonisi

Month: July 2017

Transportation from the Netherlands and Belgium to Western Crete

Flights for Chania Airport leave from the following airports in the Netherlands and Belgium Airport (departures), Departure day, Carrier, Minimum price p.p. Amsterdam, monday+friday, Transavia, €310 Eindhoven, monday+thursday, Ryanair, €195 Brussels, tuesday+friday, Thomas Cook, €250 Brussels, monday+wednesday+friday, TUI Fly, €275…

Celebration of the Prophet Elias in Mili

Yesterday Inaxorio celebrated the Holy Elias, a small and beautiful church in Mili. It never stops to surprise how the Cretans can feed so many people in such a remote location; thank you Mixalis! Here are the pictures:

Once upon a time when Milia was resurrected

Rediscovered in the seventies, resurrected in the nineties and now a fully operational ecological resort – Milia one of the top ecolodges in the world according to the National Geographic. Here are some pictures of wayback A whole trunk of…

The fly that kills olive trees

Olive fruit fly (Bactrocera oleae) is believed to have originated in the Mediterranean region where there are records of infestations in fruit from the third century BC. It is also found in eastern and southern Africa where wild native olive…

Once upon a time … Inaxorio

Once upon a time … there was -and thankfully there still is- a secret hide away valley filled with the most friendly and welcoming people, with spectacular nature and the purest way of living. Welcome to Inaxorio, the valley of…

One week in Crete, a travel story by Ana Ro

One week in Crete: Top 7 Places to see OR “Good road, asphalt” Nice write-up, have a look (and, yes, Inaxorio roads are challenging)

When will it rain or shine? Inaxorio weather

It was predicted to rain today, but the weather in Inaxorio is clearing up now. Maybe tomorrow? Rain in the summer does not happen a lot, so whether it is good or bad for the crops remains to be seen.

Great Cat News from the mountain in Vlatos!

We our proud to announce that last night the sweetest and most beautiful cat in Western Crete – more specifically Tulli from Vlatos- gave birth to four wonderful and lovely kittens. She did this entirely by herself and was her…

Greek coffee at the Elos caféneon

When in Elos you cannot miss the local caféneon run by Yannis Kiritsakis and his lovely wife. They serve coffee, wine and raki, always with by a smal dish of local delicatessen.

Heleni cooks traditional Cretan food

When you are in Elos come to eat at Kamares and sit on the shaded terras to enjoy Heleni’s traditional Cretan foods.

Traditional Homemade Products & Souvenirs

Arhontiko is run by Michalis Kiritsakis and sell only the best homemade products and souvenirs in Elos.

Kastanofolia Taverna in Elos

The brother Stelios and Grigoris Kokolakis run a restaurant bordering the river. Kastanofolia serves Cretan food.

Adonis, the oldest shopkeeper in Elos

Come shopping at the Elos Mini Market. It is not big but mister Adonis sells everything you need.

Milk a goat and make your cheese

Today was learning day. Early in the morning started with learning how to milk a goat. Then it was time to make cheese. Liana Vragdiodakis was the instructor and all went very smooth. Not only cheese but also yoghurt and…

Drink spring water from the source

Around Inaxorio are many sources for spring water, very accessible from the roads, like this one in Vlatos. It is totally safe to drink this water. Some people even say it improves your health.

The old Venetian olive oil press in Vlatos

A small pearl is hidden between the olive grove of Vlatos, a Venetian olive oil factory that still has its original details like great arches and the old stone olive press. Well worth taking a look at. This property is…

The wedding of Manolis Skalidakis

Yesterday, it was a beautiful warm night, the wedding of Manolis and linda took place in Vlatos. Here are some pictures. [ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”10″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_thumbnails” override_thumbnail_settings=”0″ thumbnail_width=”240″ thumbnail_height=”160″ thumbnail_crop=”1″ images_per_page=”20″ number_of_columns=”0″ ajax_pagination=”0″ show_all_in_lightbox=”0″ use_imagebrowser_effect=”0″ show_slideshow_link=”1″ slideshow_link_text=”[Show slideshow]” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included”…

Innahorion Hotel

Visit this simple but good, family run hotel on walking distance from Elafonisi beach. The price is €40 per night and breakfast is included. Find Innahorion Hotel here

Innahorion restaurant in Elafonisi

Enjoy your day at the beach and walk to Innahorion restaurant to have a traditional Cretan lunch on the terras overlooking Elafonisi island.