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Kissamos Beach Cleaning Team at Kolymbari Beach

2018-11-19 by Argophilia Travel News

Michael Beach Cleaner

Hats off for the Kissamos Beach Cleaning Team after their latest cleanup effort at Kolymbari beach this past weekend. The team met in front of AVRA hotel to blanket the marvelous beach hit by recent north winds and an influx of rubbish.

Tags: Crete beaches, Crete ecology, Crete tourism, Kissamos, Kissamos festivals, Kissamos News, Kissamos Open Community, Kissamos tourism, Kolymbari Beach

The Elos Chestnut Festival 2018 Coming October 21st

2018-10-10 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Elos aquaduct

The annual Elos Chestnut Harvest and Festival is scheduled to take place October 21st, after last year’s cancellation on account of a local villager’s death. Organizers this year promise to make up for lost time with live music, folk dances, and plenty of raki and wine to go along with traditional chestnut recipes.

Tags: Chania festivals, Chania Prefecture, Crete festivals, Elafonissi Beach, Elos, Elos Chestnut Festival, Kissamos, Kissamos festivals

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