Amari Valley: Crete’s Green Traditional Heartland
The Amari Valley is the green traditional heartland of central Crete, a fertile basin spread beneath the south-western slopes of Mount Ida in the Rethymno region. Stone villages sit among olive groves, orchards and vineyards, holding small Byzantine churches painted with old frescoes. The valley keeps a slow pace, built around village tavernas, local cheese … Read more