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Elafonisi on Clean Monday

The Monday after carnaval is called Clean Monday. People come together, fly kites and eat octopus, shrimp, pickled vegetables and specially baked bread. This year all the people of Innachorio came to Elafonisi to celebrate clean Monday. It is something…

Akisarolakkos road

During the heavy rains the river crossing and the mountain road to Akisarolakkos collapsed. Thanks to an anonymous donation repairs start next week. Here are some pictures of the current situation.

Winter catastrophe in pictures

It rained 41 hours constantly one time this winter. And that was not the only storm that came over western Crete. I collected some pictures to give an impression of what extreme weather does (copyright to the respected owners).

Still no help for Innachorio

Two weeks ago Innachorio was hit by torrential rain. Media from all over the world covered the collapse of the old bridge in Alikianos, local infrastructure was devastated. Now we are still waiting for equipment to clear the roads, concrete…

Catastrofe on Western Crete

In the last 2 months western Crete was hit twice by biblical rainfall causing bridges and road to collapse, isolated villages and got a lot of animals on the run. This post tries to show you some of the damages…

Vasilopita in Vlatos

This Sunday, February 24th at 12:00 at the main church in Vlatos, the cultural society will be cutting the cake to celebrate the new year.

Traditional KUNG FU Inaxorio

Qi gong self-healing kung fu classes at the old temple of Vlatos. Qualified instructor of traditional Lam Family Hung Kuen art Haralampakis Alex You are all welcome for a cup of tea, information and your first kung fu lesson for…

Cultural associations and other Inaxorio institutes meet in Vlatos

The Association of Cultural Organizations of the District of Kissamos (ΕΠΟΦΕΚ) considering Necessary communication with the Cultural Associations decided Board of Directors to be held in each residential unit our province and at the headquarters of one of the Hellenic Association for Cultural Heritage. They…

Strange things

Yesterday a couple of strange creatures took over the auditorium behind the museum in Vlatos. They were part of a group from Germany and Switzerland who work and play in and around the village for 10 days.

Panagyri in Vlatos: Ενορία Γενεσίου της Θεοτόκου

9 September 2018: Last Sunday Vlatos celebrated its main church

Elafonisi Route video

This video was made during the Elafonisi Route of 2018.

Elafonisi Route 2018

Last Sunday was the third edition of the Elafonisi Route, a run of 5km and 12.5km. This event is organized by the syllogos of Plokamiana.

Vlatos Jazz Video Channel

The location between centuries old olives in an ancient building, listening to wonderful musicians. This is Vlatos Jazz and now there is a video channel so you can relive those moments again or get acquainted with this new festival in…

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″…

Panagyri: Profet Illias in Strovles

Celebration of Profet Ilias in Strovles On July 19 the Profet Ilias is celebrated in a small church in the hills around Strovles. A little dirt road, lots of cars, great views, good wine and delicious food. [ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”60″…

Vlatos Jazz, another great performance

On July 12, Just Friends performed and old song by Sting called ‘How Fragile We Are’ in Museum Vlatos Kissamos. A very talented group indeed.

Vlatos Jazz video with Hot Club de Grece

Vlatos Jazz presents Hot Club de Grece in Museum Vlatos Kissamos A lovely video impression of Hot Club de Gréce, the first concert of Vlatos Jazz in 2018. S01E01: Recorded on June 28th in Museum Vlatos Kissamos, Vlatos Jazz presents…

Great music, beautiful stage and nice company: Vlatos Jazz

Last Thursday Vlatos Jazz started of with Maria Manousaki and Hot Club de Grece. The stage is an abandoned church build in 1886 lit up by dozens of oil lamps in the middle of an old olive grove. Drinks created…