Gavalohori (Γαβαλοχώρι) is an idyllic traditional village on Cape Drapan in the Vamos municipality of the Apokoronas region of Crete.
Crete villages
Letter From Arkalochori: Prayer for a Dawning Day
A touching and inspirational letter from earthquake struck Arkalochori village in the heart of Crete island.
Another Perfect Crete Escape: Mourtzanakis Residence Ecotourism Hotel
Another eco-tourism value we just came across, Mourtzanakis Residence in Achlada, is a perfect getaway far from and close to it all.
Koutsounari Traditional Cottages: A Tripadvisor Traveler’s Choice Gem
One of southern Crete’s most enchanting stays, Koutsounari Traditional Cottages was just named a 2021 Travelers Choice Award winner.
A Truly Sustainable Greece Tourism: The Essentials
Greek desicionmakers are now wrestling with the idea of a new model for tourism. Let’s hope they are serious this time.
A Weekend In the Heart of Crete at Delina Mountain Resort
A weekend at the famous Anogia Village and Delina Mountain Resort, as Fall comes to the mountains of Crete Island.
A Crete Businesswoman’s Vision of Proper Touristic Foundations
Kallia “Popi” Ierapetriti’s vision of Crete is right out of a Kazantzakis story. The Cretan businesswoman wants to renovate the island.
On You Return to Crete: Choose A Perfect Seclusion
When the coronavirus pandemic emergency subsites, Crete will be your perfect destination for seclusion in paradise.
Crete 2020 Vacations: The Best of Amazing Agia Pelagia
With most people already planning for their 2020 vacations, now seems to be about the right time to start booking those stays on Crete island.
Visit Archanes for a Sampling of Sacred Cretan Village Life
One of Crete’s most idyllic and picturesque villages, Archanes is a manmade wonder in the middle of an Eden-like natural paradise.
Two Days Staring Into the Eternal On Incredible Crete
Crete is a multifaceted mystery, a layer cake of human civilization made up of more than 5,000 years of history, tradition, and culture. A recent trip to a lost Minoan city proves once more, the treasure of the island is an eternity of peace.
Winter On Crete: An Adventure in a Normal Paradise
A weekend jaunt in the countryside of Crete ends up in a reintroduction to what it means to really be free, human, and happy. A salty Cretan fisherman is the hero of this story about living right in paradise.
A Crete Cultural Gem: Lappa Was Polished by Time
Argophilia shares some highlights from the wonderful village of Argyroupoli in the center of Rethymno Provence. The Ancient city of Lappa is amazing.
August Is for Celebrating the Garazo Citrus Festival
Every year, toward the end of summer, the local villages around Crete celebrate a variety of festive occasions. In the Rethymno area, the tiny village of Garazo is not exception, locals and visitors each year celebrate a wonderful Citrus Festival there. Organized by the Cultural Association of Garazo, participants were treated to our island’s best traditional citrus recipes and more there last weekend.