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Meanwhile in Chrisoskalitissa

Chrisoskalitissa, August 17th, 2019 – A big party on the grounds of the famous monastery of Chrisoskalitissa last night. Celebrating the Innachorio villages on this picturesque spot was a real treat. Thank you for all involved.

Running to Elafonisi

Elafonisi, August 17th, 2019 – Another year, another Elafonisi Route, a 5km and 12,5km running competition organized by the villages of Innachorio. Under the Cretan sun, hundreds of runner gathered for the run, starting in Chrissoskalitisa (5km) or Livadia (12,5km)…

Giortes Rokkas 2019

Rokka, August 15th, 2019 – Under a big full moon, in the mountains of Rokka seated in a Minoan settlement performed the Heraklion Youth Orchestra together with the Youth Choir a real Cretan concert, orchestrated by Hadzidakis. It was beautiful!

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…

No More Plastic Please

No more plastic! Chrysoskalitista sends melodic, most eco-friendly message this year – The most melodic way was chosen by the people of Kissamos to send one of the most important messages of the time. So “no more plastic” and this year’s…

Maria and Kyriakos

Vlatos, August 12th, 2019 – Last night the audience at Vlatos Jazz was presented with a wonderful bonus. Maria Manousaki joined Kyriakos Stavrianoudakis and together they played a composition of her last album.

The voice of Crete

Vlatos, August 11th 2019 – Cretan music filled the summer night of Vlatos last night, leaving the audience mesmerised with the beautiful lute play and songs by Kyriakos Stavrianoudakis. His voice, strong and emotional, brought people to sing along and…

President unveils a st​atue of Selinos Ireneos Galanakis in Kastelli

Kastelli, 9th of August 2019 – The President of the Republic unveiled the bust to the blessed Metropolitan of Kissamos – Selinos Ireneos Galanakis and was declared an honorary public Kissamos during a special event held at the town hall….

Oscar Antoli Trio at Vlatos Jazz

Vlatos August 4th, 2019 – Two mMn from Spain and one from Crete. Together they presented an immersive experience in mediterranean music for a captivated crowd at Vlatos Jazz. Baritone clarinet, bass guitar and percussion, a perfect combination.

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.

Hot Club de Grece

Vlatos, July 28th, 2019 – Hot Club de Grece (Yiannis Loukatos, Adonis Arfanis, Jorgos Roulos) is a very hot club. The golden sounds of a jazz guitar accompanied by a classic guitar and a contrabass filled the room at Vlatos…

See the Griffon vultures fly

Vlatos, July 28th 2019 – Innachorio is host to many bird of prey, among which is the Griffon vulture. Early in the morning or late in the afternoon is the best time to observe these enormous birds. These pictures were…

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…

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.

Agio Panteleimonas

Vlatos, 27th July 2019 – Today the whole of Greece celebrates the Saint Panteleimon. In the morning Vlatos celebrated at the small church build in his name near the old platoon tree. Here are some pictures.

Elafonisi finally has a doctor

Elafonisi, 26th July, 2019 – Elafonisi has a doctor. After many years of lobbying by the people of Innachorio, Mr. Theodoris Stathakis opened a medical aid station in Elafonisi. The station will be open starting Monday until 15 September to…

Playground part 1

Vlatos, 23rd July, 2019 – Thanks to New Horizons, Vlatos’ cultural society and with the help of Mr Stelios Petrakis, the village soon will have a children’s playground. Set behind the museum, in the shade of old oaks, this playground…

Hellenic sounds

Vlatos, 22nd of July, 2019 – Last night Vlatos Jazz welcomed Maria Louka (percussion), Jorgos Zacharioudakis (wind, piano) and Kostas Kiritsakis (lyra, lute) to the stage. They took the audience on a trip through Greece with their wonderful performance. Of…

Cretan wedding revival

Kissamos, 21st July 2019 – On August 7th you are able to witness the Cretan Wedding Revival, a yearly spectacle in Kastelli. It shows you a classic Cretan wedding around the centre of the old town, where the groom collects…