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Milia in Chania, west Crete traditional villages

MiliaMilia is located in a semi-mountainous region in the province of Kissamos (at about 500 m. altitude), in the Prefecture of Chania, the closest village being Vlatos, about 4.5 kilometers away. It is built on a mountain slope which forms one side of a valley and is situated in an area unique for its expansive variety of plants and trees. The 120 hectares surrounding the settlement provide extraordinary peace and a harmonious setting.

Last Updated on Friday, 22 July 2011 06:55
 
Vulgaro in Chania, west Crete traditional villages

Vulgaro areaVoulgaro village, the seat of the homonym community, is located just 9km southeast of Kissamos and includes the settlements of Dermitziana, Latziana, Makronas, Mouri and Chouloudiana. The name of the village comes from the Bulgarian soldiers of Nicephorus Focas who lived there in 961 AD.

 

Last Updated on Monday, 18 January 2010 19:40
 
Theriso in Chania, west Crete traditional villages

Theriso villageTheriso (Greek: Θέρισο) is a town and municipality in the west of the island of Crete, Greece. It is part of the Kydonia province which covers the central part of Chania Prefecture.

The town of Theriso is located to the south of Chania at the top of the Theriso gorge.

Last Updated on Monday, 06 September 2010 15:33
 
Tzitzifes, Chania - Apokoronas West Crete Villages

Tzitzifies, ChaniaThe municipal department of Tzitzifes consists of two neighborhoods built on two parallel hills that descend from the mountains to the plain and are separated by a ravine. In the bottom of the ravine is a storied fountain with trees, under which the leaders of the Cretan Revolution met several times in 1866, 1878 and 1895-97.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 08 September 2010 07:14
 
Palea Roumata in Chania, west Crete hidden and traditional villages

Palaea RoumataIt is a historical village, situated among the mountains. Its inhabitants are involved in agriculture and animal husbandry. The village is an oasis of tranquility for visitors. Marco Renieris,  a great scholar, the mentor of Eleftherios Venizelos (the greatest politician in Greece) and an informally former finance minister of Greece, was born here.  His house with the coat of arms are kept even today.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 December 2009 20:00
 
Anopolis Village in Sfakia, Chania-South Crete

anopoli_peopleSfakia is a place hidden from the masses by huge mountain ranges of almost 2500 metres high. Anopolis is a small village (consisting of 8 hamlets and totalling about 350 inhabitants) spread on a fertile plateau (Anopolis Plateau) at the foot of the White Mountains.

Anopolis was very significant under the Turkish occupation, with a much larger population, because it had managed to remain free of the invader, preserving Cretan traditions and way of life.

Last Updated on Sunday, 16 January 2011 00:55
 
Agia Roumeli Village - Samaria Gorge in Chania

Agia RoumeliAgia Roumeli - Samaria Gorge in Chania region. Agia Roumeli (Greek: Αγιά Ρουμέλη) is a small village in southwest Crete, Greece and is popular with tourists. Located a few kilometers above the town is the entrance to the Samaria Gorge, a popular tourist destination in Crete, the longest in Greece and one of the longest gorges in Europe measuring 18km. It has a few rooms for rent and some Tavernas.

Last Updated on Monday, 15 October 2012 11:36
 
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