Experience Real Life in Innachorio

Explore life in Western Crete – Kissamos – Elafonisi

Martin Vlatos

Traditional Cretan food in Rogdia

When in Rogdia you must eat at Georges’ taverna.

Fresh quality food from the rebel woman

Come and eat with the rebel woman in Limni for fresh quality dishes. The guy in the picture is her son.

Grill house in Elos

Eat fresh meat from the grill at “To Paradosiako” in Elos. And do not forget to drink our local beer!

Traditional products by Antonis Katrakis

Sample the pure honey or the olive oil at the end of the street in Elos. All products are fresh and home made.

Come to the panagyri of Agios Pantelis

Next week thursday the 27th the people of Inaxorio celebrate the church of Agios Pantelis in Vlatos.  With food, music and dance.

The Cretan Hound Dog

Kritikos Ichnilatis is considered to be one of the oldest hunting breeds in Europe, with a history that goes back 4000 years ago. In classical times it was praised as the best hare-hunter known to man and in ancient times…

Cretan people (and, Why Cretan man wear black shirts)

Greece is placed amongst the most privileged countries of the world and has always been the destination for those who seek authenticity; be it culture, cuisine, wine or the unique genuine hospitality which the Greeks all show to their guests….

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.