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Prefecture: Chania
Address: Ξηροστέρνι
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Gavalohori
Gavalohori 2768 hits

Gavalochori is a traditional village in Apokoronou Peninsula, west Crete, of wonderful stone houses. Apokoronas is a microcosm of the Cretan natural environment. From the coastal zone, which is adorned by a lacy patchwork of beaches, small picturesque coves and breathtaking steep rocks, as far as the foot of the mountain range, this unique landscape is the main reason why the area has become increasingly popular in recent years. At the crossroads on the national road to Kalami, the visitor will find the landscape entrancing. 

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Gavalochori is a traditional village in Apokoronou Peninsula, west Crete, of wonderful stone houses. Its name comes from the noble Gavaladon family (who got the possesion of the village during the diversion of Crete to the 12 young rulers of the Byzantium in 1182). 

Many of the well-known Gavaliana walls still stand within a fantastic landscape. An excellent folklore museum also stands in the village; here you can see the history and the culture of the village. It is hosted in a renovated Venetian building with stone arches. Finally, there is an agriculture and tourist women's co-operation on the main square, which has a cottage industry producing knitting embroideries and laces of delicate art.
The Gavalochori is located 25 km away from Chania and it is only 3 km away from the sea. In the village you can combine the tradition with the nature and the landscape; many hills mainly wooded with olive trees and carobs are scattered through it. In the Gavalochori it is simply necessary for the guest to try a walk around the village to enjoy the peace and beauty of the nature. The climate is mild and beneficial for the health of the inhabitants. 

If you want to eat you can try the taverna Aposperitis, on the road to Vamos, or other traditional tavernas in the nearby village of Vamos (I Sterna tou Mploumosifi, Marouvas). You can also visit the waterfront villages of Almyrida or Kalyves for swimming, food or coffee or even a drink in the night, since they are in 3-4 km. The Chania Old Town is also 30 minutes away. 

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Xirosterni 2732 hits

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
Kefalas 2719 hits


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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Gavalochori Folklore Museum 2716 hits

The Museum was founded in 1967 and was inaugurated in September 1993. It is housed in a building which is a characteristic example of local traditional architecture and stands on two levels.

Gavalochori is a traditional village in Apokoronou Peninsula, west Crete, of wonderful stone houses. Its name comes from the noble Gavaladon family.

There is a ground floor with a verandah, an inside courtyard, an arched house proper, with its utility areas and a first floor with an odas or large room. Part of the building was built during the venetian occupation, while the first floor was built during the Ottoman rule.

The building served as a private home until the end of the 19th century and was donated to the community of Gavalohori by George and Maria Stylianaki. The objects in it are displayed according to modern miseological concepts, with explanatory texts, photographs, drawings and models, and new exhibits are added each year. The Museum is divided into seven room, according to the following units: The Arched House, Silk, Pottery, Lace-making, Masonary and Stone carving, Church and Woodcarving. In the historical section of the Museum are exhibited guns and swords from the lengthy struggles of the Cretans for their freedom; also a small part of the collection of paintings and historical lithographs in which are depicted same of the most significant events of the history of Greece and Crete, coins (Roman, Byzantine, Venetian, Turkish, coins of the Cretan State and Syracusan coins from the period (405-345 BC). Also medals won on the fields of battle by the citizens of Gavalohori.

Address Gavalohori Apokoronou, Chania 730 08 

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Sellia 2677 hits


Sellia and Souri are tiny, very typical Cretan villages on the Apokoronou Peninsula where time has stood still, with 1 kafenio each, set next to each other on the hill between the Vrisses valley and Souda Bay.

Panoramic views of the White Mountains in the south, the sea facing east to Rethymnon, or Souda Bay in the north are possible from different areas in the villages. Lovely rural villages, yet only 6km from Vamos, and 7 kms from the beach at Georgioupolis.