Gavalochori: Crete’s Traditional Apokoronas Craft Village

Gavalochori: Crete's Traditional Apokoronas Craft Village

Gavalochori is a well-preserved traditional stone village in the Apokoronas region of the Chania district in western Crete, set inland from the resorts of Almyrida and Kalyves and close to the larger village of Vamos. Cobbled lanes wind past stone houses, old wells and Venetian-era arched cisterns, while olive groves and vineyards surround the settlement … Read more

Milos Museums

Milos museums

Milos museums include the Mining Museum and the Mineralogical collection in Adamas, the Folklore Museum in Plaka and the Ecclesiastical Museum, plus archaeological and war exhibits. Plan museum visits and tours through My Greece Tours. The museums tell the deeper story in the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover what museums the island has, … Read more