Summer in Elafonisi
Celebrating the Cretan sun in Elafonisi. [ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”13″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_imagebrowser” ajax_pagination=”0″ order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]
Things to do in Kissamos in August
Great information about what to do in and around Kissamos in August. Kissamos is the capital of the province where Inaxorio is situated.
One third of Crete is protected nature
Natura sites were at the center of the “Environment and Ecosystems” parade held last Wednesday at the “Giannis and Eleni Garedaki” Printing House, Chania, as part of the 6th Summer School of Environmental Journalism. As the speakers pointed out, 1/3…
The vulture information center of Rogdia
Interested in these magnificent birds? Come and visit the information center in Rogdia. It has a museum and accommodation for researchers.
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…
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)
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 walking paths around Milia
Openstreetmap has a lot of walking paths in the mountains around Milia. Some of these are small walks (about 45 minutes) others are quite a lot further (up to 4 or 6 hours). Here you will find the paths and…
A beautiful Greco-Romano mosaic
[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”8″ 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” maximum_entity_count=”500″] In the Archeological Museum of Kastelli you will find all kinds of treasures from Polyrinia, Falasarna and Kastelli excavations. The…
Transportation to Inaxorio
Airlines Olympic Airlines – Address: Chania Airport Ioannis Daskalogiannis, Mouzouras Akrotiri, Tel: +30 28210 66088, +30 28210 63264, Fax: +30 28210 8389, Url: www.olympicair.com Aegean Airlines – Address: Chania Airport Ioannis Daskalogiannis, Mouzouras Akrotiri, Tel: +30 28210 63366, Fax: +30…
Visit the Inaxorio Tourist Information Center in Vlatos
[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”4″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_slideshow” gallery_width=”640″ gallery_height=”480″ cycle_effect=”wipe” cycle_interval=”8″ show_thumbnail_link=”0″ thumbnail_link_text=”[Show thumbnails]” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] Inaxorio Tourist Information Center Telephone +30 69 84899530 Internet info@westcretan.com Address The Old School Vlatos, Innahorion, Kissamos, Chania, Crete, Greece Hours Wednesday—Sunday: 11:00AM–15:00PM International English,…
The Park of Peace
Between Milia and Vlatos you will find the Park of Peace. A gift by the residents of Vlatos in 1978.
Natura 2000, Inaxorio is protected nature
In 2004 the EU declared Inaxorio a protected nature reserve in Natura 2000. Elafonisi: http://www.ecovalue-crete.eu/en/sites/gr4340002 Elos: http://www.ecovalue-crete.eu/en/sites/gr4340004