Experience Real Life in Innachorio

Explore life in Western Crete – Kissamos – Elafonisi

Tourist Info

Crete month by month

Crete is great to visit any time of the year but each month and season has its own particular joys and interesting thing to do and see. Check below Harry’s official month by month guide to what is happening in…

Inaxorio, points of interest

There are many places to visit for beauty, relaxation, nature or food and drinks. Inaxorio compiled a map of all these locations. Just click on the balloons for more information. Of course this map will be continually updated. [locations_map]

OXI, 28 October 1940

These are folders found in the archives of Museum Vlatos Kissamos. They remember the day that Greece said NO to surrender to the German army. [ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”53″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_thumbnails” override_thumbnail_settings=”0″ thumbnail_width=”240″ thumbnail_height=”160″ thumbnail_crop=”1″ images_per_page=”20″ number_of_columns=”0″ ajax_pagination=”0″ show_all_in_lightbox=”0″ use_imagebrowser_effect=”0″ show_slideshow_link=”1″ slideshow_link_text=”[Show…

Botanic Pictures

These pictures of plants and trees are part of the Old School exhibit in Museum Vlatos Kissamos. Come and visit! [ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”52″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_thumbnails” override_thumbnail_settings=”0″ thumbnail_width=”240″ thumbnail_height=”160″ thumbnail_crop=”1″ images_per_page=”20″ number_of_columns=”0″ ajax_pagination=”0″ show_all_in_lightbox=”0″ use_imagebrowser_effect=”0″ show_slideshow_link=”1″ slideshow_link_text=”[Show slideshow]” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]

Animals in the museum

These pictures are part of the Old School display in Museum Vlatos. They show animals with their greek name written underneath. Visit Museum Vlatos Kissamos. [ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”51″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_thumbnails” override_thumbnail_settings=”0″ thumbnail_width=”240″ thumbnail_height=”160″ thumbnail_crop=”1″ images_per_page=”20″ number_of_columns=”0″ ajax_pagination=”0″ show_all_in_lightbox=”0″ use_imagebrowser_effect=”0″ show_slideshow_link=”1″ slideshow_link_text=”[Show…

Heroes of the Greek fight against the Turks in 1821

In Museum Vlatos Kissamos, in the entrance you will find a beautiful display of portraits of Greek heroes of the fight against the Turks in 1821. Please come and have a look for yourself! [ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”50″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_thumbnails” override_thumbnail_settings=”0″ thumbnail_width=”240″…

Cretan heroes (portraits)

In Museum Vlatos you will find a series of portraits, black and white on paper of Cretan heroes dating back to 1572. It is an extraordinary set that needs restoration an framing but is on display anyway. [ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”49″…

Venetian Villa in Vlatos

This luxurious restored 120sq.m Venetian style villa with private pool, blends modern and traditional elements, while integrating the best of local architecture. The villa, first built during the Venetian period , has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms accommodates up to…

Relax and swim in Archontika Villas

In a dreamy Mediterranean mountain village lies the village of Elos (near Elafonisi beach) at an altitude of 650 meters, tucked among gorgeous chestnut trees and beautiful nature, just a drive away from the Chania region’s amazing beaches. This is…

Nice house: Villa Meli Zachari in Perivolia

This traditional villa sits on a luscious mountain hill on the top side of the village of Perivolia. The host, Zacharias Papadakis shown us around the property and the result can be seen here. Book this fantastic place directly with…

See griffon vultures feed in Inaxorio

Thanks to Miris from Milia we are now able to show you video of the bearded vultures feeding in Inaxorio. We are organising our selfs to be able to offer tours to this unique event.

Faces on a panagyri

Yesterday we celebrated Agios Konstantinos in Vlatos. It is such great experience to celebrate together with the local villagers: church, food, drink, music dance. Here is an impression of the people on yesterdays event. Also see Facebook for complete coverage.

Vlatos Jazz Teaser Video

Inaxorio produced a teaser video for Vlatos Jazz. Enjoy!

Updated event calendar

The event calendar is updated with the Vlatos Jazz program and various celebrations in Inaxorio.

Vlatos Jazz

Live jazz music in Vlatos Starting June 28 and every second Thursday at 8:30 pm. in the picturesque village and Vlatos, the Vlatos Cultural Association presents in collaboration with Martin Vlatos and Maria Manousaki: Vlatos Jazz. The jazz evenings will…

Folklore Museum in Vlatos

The folklore museum in Vlatos opened its doors for the public again this season. Please visit this lovely little museum and maybe combine it with a nice walk in the mountains or a lunch in one of Vlatos tavernas.

Inaxorio: the Movie

Only today I found this wonderful movie about Inaxorio online. It was made in 2005 and tells about the bearded vulture.

Spring flowers

On a morning walk in March, three weeks before Easter.

Morning winterwalk

It is winter in Inaxorio and that means rain but it is still the most beautiful place in Europe.