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Kryoneri: Honouring Kazantzakis and Cold Springs

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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.

Photo: By Jonathan Borba Via Unsplash

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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.

Photo: scorpp Via Vista.Create

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Garazo: One of Crete's Fertile Villages

Garazo is situated at an elevation of 270 metres, to the south of Kouloukonas. Its fortified location offered protection to the leaders of the Cretan Revolutions, who frequently convened there to deliberate on crucial matters.

The Vosakos Monastery possessed a substantial estate and extensive property in the area. This property was situated either in the vicinity of the old Agia Kyriaki Church, which was demolished in 1970 to make way for the present one, or around the Assumption Church, also situated within the village.

It is a fertile village, ranking first in citrus production in the Mylopotamos region.

Indeed, the Kitron Festival held every summer enjoys great success.


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Garazo: One of Crete's Fertile Villages
Garazo: One of Crete's Fertile Villages
Garazo: One of Crete's Fertile Villages
Garazo: One of Crete's Fertile Villages
Garazo: One of Crete's Fertile Villages
Garazo: One of Crete's Fertile Villages
Garazo: One of Crete's Fertile Villages
Garazo: One of Crete's Fertile Villages
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Bali: A Picturesque Coastal Village

Bali is a coastal village within the Mylopotamos municipality known for its bustling commercial activity. With its small ports and well-equipped beaches, it offers holiday-makers a variety of choices.

The area boasts numerous tavernas, hotels, and other types of accommodation for visitors. Bali is an excellent destination for outdoor activities like cycling and hiking, thanks to its lush, green surroundings. It offers a multitude of picturesque routes along country roads and ancient paths leading to the Talea Mountains, Psiloritis, and charming inland villages.

Nowadays, a motorway conveniently runs directly in front of the village.

Bali is also home to the Monastery of St John the Forerunner, also known as Bali Monastery or Attali Monastery. 

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