Apladiana: Unravelling the Iconic Myth
A Charming Village Begging to Be Explored!
Its first resident, Appladas, gave it its name.
Legend has it that whenever the villagers attempted to relocate the icon of Agios Georgios from its ruined church to another, it mysteriously returned to its original position, as recounted by ellinismos website.
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Kryoneri: Honouring Kazantzakis and Cold Springs
Named after the chilly water flowing from the Goula spring (Kryoneri = cold water), Kryoneri holds a special place in Cretan tradition.
It's not just any village—it's the birthplace of Nikos Kazantzakis' mother, Margis Christodoulaki-Kazantzaki.
Preserving its heritage, Kryoneri still houses the ancestral home of the Kazantzakis family. Visitors can pay homage to this literary giant and his mother by viewing their busts displayed within the village.
Steeped in tradition, Kryoneri is a quintessential Cretan village, home to primarily livestock breeders and farmers.
Beyond its boundaries lie the villages of Tsachiana and Agridia, forming an integral part of its community.
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