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Prefecture: Chania
Address:
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Παλαιλώνι
Το Παλελόνι είναι μια μικρή γειτονιά του χωριού Κεφαλάς, με 15 σπίτια.
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A traditional village in Apokoronou Peninsula between Vamos and Kefalas, with only 1 kafenio, but only 2kms from the many amenities in Vamos, 9kms from Kalyves, and 6 kms from the beach at Almyrida. Lovely views of both Souda Bay and the White Mountains are available from Xirosterni. The village is well known for a wonderful festival that is held every year on August 5th.
Xirosterni used to have the name ‘Viola’ – an attractive local flower. In Ottoman times, a Turkish soldier instructed a local man to pull water from the well for his horse to drink. Ashamed and because he also didn’t want to be seen as co-operating with the enemy, the villager told the soldier that the well was empty. The Turk angrily shouted ‘why is this village called Viola? You should call it Xirosterni!’
Xirosterni is a combination of two Greek words – literally translating as ‘dry well’.
Kefalas is regarded as one of the most beautiful villages in the Apokoronas region, 34km far from Chania city. The village is a maze of narrow, winding, bougainvillea lined streets.
One side of the village faces east with panoramic views over the sea to Rethymnon and Mount Ida in the Psiloritis Mountains, and the other side faces south, west and north to the White Mountains and Souda Bay.
This charming village has 2 tavernas, 2 well stocked mini markets, and 4 kafenions. There are eight churches in Kefalas, some of which are historic, and the villagers celebrate with a feast day on August the 15th. On the outskirts of the village towards Drapanos there is the ruin of an ancient windmill, and you will also see many old corn threshing circles dotted around the area.
Kefalas is just 10 minutes by car to the gorgeous rocky cove at Ombrosgialos, which is famous for its turquoise water, great snorkelling, and a lovely taverna nestled on the rocks. The National Highway and the beach villages of Almyrida and Kalives are only 15 minutes away by car.
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