Visits to the temple in Sirikari
Many people like to visit the pelgrim temple of Saint Nikephoros of the Lepre in Sirikari, recently inaugurated in Sirikari. The program is as follows: Every Wednesday from 16:00 until 18:00 Every Saturday 7:30 until 12:00 and 16:00 until 18:00…
Strange things
Yesterday a couple of strange creatures took over the auditorium behind the museum in Vlatos. They were part of a group from Germany and Switzerland who work and play in and around the village for 10 days.
Panagyri in Vlatos: Ενορία Γενεσίου της Θεοτόκου
9 September 2018: Last Sunday Vlatos celebrated its main church
The Olive Tree Pharmacy
The Olive Tree Pharmacy & Shop in Elos is the only pharmacy in Inaxorio. Shop here for sunscreen, car sickness tablets and wonderful healthy olive oil based products.
Cretan wedding in Kastelli
This yearly event attracts many tourists to Kastelli. The groom will be on horseback picking up his koumbaros and ride to the house of the bride. Together they travel through the old city of Kastelli to a podium on the…
Elafonisi Route 2018
Last Sunday was the third edition of the Elafonisi Route, a run of 5km and 12.5km. This event is organized by the syllogos of Plokamiana.
Crete’s Half Marathon 2018 promo video
The Crete Half Marathon returns for another year and, once again, organizers created a delightful promotional video that is as much fun as a trip to the great island. This time Cretan music legend Psarantonis is featured in the video…
Vlatos Jazz Video Channel
The location between centuries old olives in an ancient building, listening to wonderful musicians. This is Vlatos Jazz and now there is a video channel so you can relive those moments again or get acquainted with this new festival in…
Elos’ Panagyri
Elos’ Panagyri, July 31 Yesterday, July 31, there was a big panagyri in Elos. The place was the schoolyard and the syllogos of Elos prepared large tables, food, drink and music. Here are the pictures: [ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”61″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_thumbnails” override_thumbnail_settings=”0″…
The best taverna in Livadia is Gialites
And it is run by Yannis, a great chef with a wood oven.
To Pantopolion since 1953
To Pantopolion in Vathi is a lovely fifties barber shop and general store run by Anthony and Kiki. Here you can buy local gifts and souvenirs, hand made jewellery, herbs and spices, bio cosmetics and much more. You will find…
Panagyri: Profet Illias in Strovles
Celebration of Profet Ilias in Strovles On July 19 the Profet Ilias is celebrated in a small church in the hills around Strovles. A little dirt road, lots of cars, great views, good wine and delicious food. [ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”60″…
Vlatos Jazz, another great performance
On July 12, Just Friends performed and old song by Sting called ‘How Fragile We Are’ in Museum Vlatos Kissamos. A very talented group indeed.
Walking path in Vlatos
Walking path in Vlatos Today the syllogos of Vlatos started with cleaning the walking path of peace leading from the old platan tree all the way up to the park of Peace.
Sariki, the Cretan headscarf
Up to the early 20th century, the Cretans usually wore a pleated red fez with a long tassel, which has nothing in common with the conical fez of the Turks. At the same time they also wore a large shawl…
Vlatos Jazz video with Hot Club de Grece
Vlatos Jazz presents Hot Club de Grece in Museum Vlatos Kissamos A lovely video impression of Hot Club de Gréce, the first concert of Vlatos Jazz in 2018. S01E01: Recorded on June 28th in Museum Vlatos Kissamos, Vlatos Jazz presents…
The musical baker of Elos, Dimitris Anagnostakis
The bakery in Elos is run by Dimitris during the day while his evenings are spent making traditional Cretan Music (you might recognise him from earlier articles here). Buy your fresh bread and sweets here.