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North West Crete - Vamos and Kefalas Area

 

Taverna in Kefalas

The Apokoronas region to the east of Chania is where most of our holiday villas are situated, close to the sandy beaches at Almirida, Kalives and Georgioupolis. Apokoronas is one of the most picturesque areas of the province of Chania with many attractive villages. The main village of the region is Vamos where you will find full facilities including a 24 hour health centre.

Vamos - is a perfect choice for holiday visitors who prefer to be away from the main tourist areas but also close to excellent facilities.  It is a working village where life goes on Greek pace all year around.  Well situated at the centre of the Apokoronas peninsula giving easy access to all the surrounding villages, the beaches at Almirida (8 kms), Kalives (6kms)  and Georgioupolis (10 kms) and the motorway to Chania and Rethymnon. As well as the Health Centre, Vamos boasts petrol stations, a bank with ATM, a Post Office, 2 bakeries, 2 small well stocked supermarkets, a pharmacy, a dentist, a Greek cheese/deli shop, several kafenions, a kiosk for cigarettes, sweets etc., two hairdressers and a barber and last but not least, two excellent tavernas serving delicious Greek food with a modern twist that are open all year round. There is an increasing awareness of the conservation status of this area and many old houses are being restored to their former glory; part of this activity includes an art café from which you can enjoy wonderful views of the area and an organic shop selling local produce.

 

Cookery classes in Vamos

In Vamos you can join in local cookery classes  and learn to cook traditional Greek food - the cooking lessons take place every day except Monday and Sunday, on request. They start at 16:00 and last at least 4 hours. It costs 50 euro per person and the minimum number of persons required is 4. During the lesson the guests will prepare 4 starters, a salad and  one main dish with the assistance of a local chef Mrs. Koula. Dinner is served with the dishes you prepared with local white wine and bread, desert is a small surprise. Please ask us for more details.

Kefalas is a large village approx 4 kms to the east of Vamos with good access to the beaches of the Apokoronas area. There is an INKA supermarket, a couple of kafenions and an excellent taverna "Oinos Elaion" which means wine and olive oil. A wide selection of starters is available at around 3 eur per portion and main courses of lamb, chicken, beef and pork start at 6 eur. At the end of the meal a small dessert is usually served with  a local brandy or raki, all on the house.

Xirosterni is a small traditional village with a kafenion. It is perfectly situated mid way between Vamos and Kefalas.

Litsarda is next to Xirosterni; it is well known for the excellent pizza taverna in the village which attracts people from miles around.