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Gennisi Theotokou
Prefecture: Chania
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Vlatos is located at 380m a.s.l. 18 km away from Kasteli-Kissamos and 54 km from Chania city. It is the seat of the municipality of Vlatos, consisting also of the village Rogdia, at 610m a.s.l. The village is built in a tree covered valley, with olive trees, chestnut trees and wild vegetation. It consists of many quarters, Bertiana, Korakiana, Koutsounara, Arhontika etc which maintain the original cretan style. The inhabitants occupy with farming, stock breeding and beekeeping . The main products are olive oil and chestnuts.Trekking paths :Forest - Psilo Kefali - PlakiaSights :The forest which is characterized as a national park and is protected by authorities.The walking paths from the forest to Milia a traditional settlement for tourists, and from the forest to Lagos and Rogdia.The traditional settlements of Arhontika, Mothiana. etc.The big plane tree, a natural monument, at Miheliana.The byzantine church of Agios Georgios and the church of Agia Triada with remarkable belfry.Tourist Facilities :2 restaurants, 5 cafes, 3 mini markets, 12 rent rooms.The forest of PeaceThe forest of Vlatos covers the area surrounding the village. It has been characterized as a natural park, and as an area of exceptional beauty. There are chestnut trees, platans, pine etc.Visitors can follow a footpath through it, or hike through the forest to the top of the mountain and to Plakia.The "Park of Peace" was founded in 1970 by the Cultural Association of Vlatos with the cooparation of Goethe Institute and the support of the Bavarian Department of Forests.
It is an experimental park with 150 species of plants, covers an area of 1,000,000 sq.m. and is part of an extended area of 20 sq.km. which have been reforested.
It is an experimental park with 150 species of plants, covers an area of 1,000,000 sq.m. and is part of an extended area of 20 sq.km. which have been reforested.
The forest of Peace: The forest of Vlatos covers the area surrounding the village. It has been characterized as a natural park, and as an area of exceptional beauty. There are chestnut trees, platans, pine etc. The distance from Hania city is 55 km and from Kissamos 19.
Visitors can follow a footpath through it, or hike through the forest to the top of the mountain and to Plakia.
The "Park of Peace" was founded in 1970 by the Cultural Association of Vlatos with the cooparation of Goethe Institute and the support of the Bavarian Department of Forests. It is an experimental park with 150 species of plants, covers an area of 1,000,000 sq.m. and is part of an extended area of 20 sq.km. which have been reforested.
Visitors can follow a footpath through it, or hike through the forest to the top of the mountain and to Plakia.
The "Park of Peace" was founded in 1970 by the Cultural Association of Vlatos with the cooparation of Goethe Institute and the support of the Bavarian Department of Forests. It is an experimental park with 150 species of plants, covers an area of 1,000,000 sq.m. and is part of an extended area of 20 sq.km. which have been reforested.
