Chestnut Festival in Elos
Elos, October 26th – 27th, 2019 – Although the chestnut harvest still has not really started, loads of people came to the village of Elos to celebrate this years Chestnut Festival. On the street were stalls that presented roasted chestnut…
All roads lead to Elos this weekend
Vlatos, October 23rd, 2019 – This Saturday and Sunday you will have to visit Elos and Limni because it is time for the Chestnut Festival again. On Saturday in Limni there will be workshops and on Sunday it is time…
A new school year starts in Elos
Elos, September 11th, 2019 – After the summer holidays, the children of Innachorio are going back to school. The only school for children up to 12 years old is in Elos. We wish them all the best!
August festivities in Mili and Elos
Vlatos, August 15th 2019 – August in the month when all Greeks have their summer holidays and most return to their ancestral villages. Many come to Innachorio to celebrate the summer. Last night there were two festivities, one in Elos…
Talking chestnuts in Elos
Elos, July 28th 2019 – Today a meeting took place discussing the cooperation of chestnut farmers. Chaired by Prof. A. Kiritsakis and Mr. X. Anousakis the participants approved financial year 2018 and discussed many other topics. The most interesting was…
Elos’ Panagyri
Elos’ Panagyri, July 31 Yesterday, July 31, there was a big panagyri in Elos. The place was the schoolyard and the syllogos of Elos prepared large tables, food, drink and music. Here are the pictures: [ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”61″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_thumbnails” override_thumbnail_settings=”0″…
The musical baker of Elos, Dimitris Anagnostakis
The bakery in Elos is run by Dimitris during the day while his evenings are spent making traditional Cretan Music (you might recognise him from earlier articles here). Buy your fresh bread and sweets here.
Archontika Villas, Elos, Elafonisi, Kissamos, Chania
Arhontika Villas venue has a warm and friendly atmosphere that makes every guest feel just like home but at the same time away from everyday routine. Let your thoughts free in this beautiful harmonic environment, refresh your senses and explore or enjoy the natural beauty around you.
Elos
About The postal code of Elos is 73012 and its telephone access code is +3028220. Elos is at an altitude of 557 meters. In 1991, Elos’s population was 245, down from 410 in 1981.
Chessnut Festival Elos Cancelled
Inaxorio is sorry to report that due to the death of one of the villagers, the yearly chessnut festival on the 22nd of October is cancelled. Maybe next year …
Grill house in Elos
Eat fresh meat from the grill at “To Paradosiako” in Elos. And do not forget to drink our local beer!
Greek coffee at the Elos caféneon
When in Elos you cannot miss the local caféneon run by Yannis Kiritsakis and his lovely wife. They serve coffee, wine and raki, always with by a smal dish of local delicatessen.
Kastanofolia Taverna in Elos
The brother Stelios and Grigoris Kokolakis run a restaurant bordering the river. Kastanofolia serves Cretan food.
Adonis, the oldest shopkeeper in Elos
Come shopping at the Elos Mini Market. It is not big but mister Adonis sells everything you need.
The celebration of the Church of Agios Dikaios in Elos
On May 6th there was the celebration of the Church of Agios Dikaios, 1238 meter high and home to the bearded vultures. The event was visited by about 200 people who all had to travel on the dangerous road leading…
Kazani Masters 2019
Vlatos, November 15th, 2019 – This is the time for making tsikoudia in Innachorio. Tsikoudia is only made in the Chania region of Crete. Tsikoudia is made from the Romaiko grapes, approximately 40 days after the wine was made, in…
The last petrol station before Elafonisi
Do not forget to fill up on petrol before going to Elafonisi at the Elos petrol station. Here you can get coffee, sandwiches and refreshments.
Music, souvlaki and good company
Elos, 31st of July 2019 – Elos celebrated its yearly panagyri on the playground of the school with great music, tasty souvlaki, a lot of beer and good company. Here are some pictures.
Innachorio 4×4
Vlatos, July 27th 2019 – Driving around Innachorio is extra special when you drive a 4-wheel drive. You can go to the hard to reach places on top of the mountains like in this case Agios Dikaeos in Elos.