Guidebook for Kamisiana
Arts & Culture
The Byzantine and Folklore Museum in Spilia hosts a wide collection of images of the Byzantine Cretan art and folk images, a field in which the entire region of Chania and Crete, as a whole, has a lot to show.
Three are the most important and representative samples of exhibits that the Byzantine and Folklore Museum in Spilia hosts: three post-Byzantine portable icons, that are of high quality of hagiography and incomparable value:
• The portable icon of the Archangel Michael, a work of the painter Andrea Ritzos, dating back to the second half of the 15th century
• The portable icon of Virgin Mary, portraying the Virgin holding her baby, Jesus, enthroned (around the same period of time with the above work)
• The portable icon of the Presentation of Christ dating from the late 16th century, according to the experts.
Spilia Village
The Byzantine and Folklore Museum in Spilia hosts a wide collection of images of the Byzantine Cretan art and folk images, a field in which the entire region of Chania and Crete, as a whole, has a lot to show.
Three are the most important and representative samples of exhibits that the Byzantine and Folklore Museum in Spilia hosts: three post-Byzantine portable icons, that are of high quality of hagiography and incomparable value:
• The portable icon of the Archangel Michael, a work of the painter Andrea Ritzos, dating back to the second half of the 15th century
• The portable icon of Virgin Mary, portraying the Virgin holding her baby, Jesus, enthroned (around the same period of time with the above work)
• The portable icon of the Presentation of Christ dating from the late 16th century, according to the experts.
The Olive Museum of Vouves preserves and showcases all aspects of life of the residents of the wider area, considering the olive tree, its planting, cultivating the soil, pruning, collecting the fruit, storing, transportation of oil to the mill and the elision. The exhibits highlight the overall relationship with the tree, as a basic element of beauty, peace, friendship and culture.
Olive Tree Museum of Vouves
The Olive Museum of Vouves preserves and showcases all aspects of life of the residents of the wider area, considering the olive tree, its planting, cultivating the soil, pruning, collecting the fruit, storing, transportation of oil to the mill and the elision. The exhibits highlight the overall relationship with the tree, as a basic element of beauty, peace, friendship and culture.
Parks & Nature
The Cave of St. John the Hermit is situated near Marathokefala. It is richly decorated with many stalactites and stalagmites. This is where, according to the legend, St. John the Hermit lived for three years. He led an ascetic life in the nude for a long time in this part of the island.
Cave of St John the Hermit
The Cave of St. John the Hermit is situated near Marathokefala. It is richly decorated with many stalactites and stalagmites. This is where, according to the legend, St. John the Hermit lived for three years. He led an ascetic life in the nude for a long time in this part of the island.
The world famous beach and sea lagoon of Balos. A unique scenic beach, iconic location of Kissamos area visited by thousands of people each year. There are two ways to reach the top of the peninsula and this beautiful place. One is by a daily cruise boat from Kissamos port and the other is by car. If you choose to visit by car you will have to park it about 2 km far away from location and hike the rest of the distance. It may be more tiring but the view will compensate you. Make sure you bring lots of water with you, wear sunblock and bring your hats! An amazing experience! Totally recommended!
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Plage de Balos
The world famous beach and sea lagoon of Balos. A unique scenic beach, iconic location of Kissamos area visited by thousands of people each year. There are two ways to reach the top of the peninsula and this beautiful place. One is by a daily cruise boat from Kissamos port and the other is by car. If you choose to visit by car you will have to park it about 2 km far away from location and hike the rest of the distance. It may be more tiring but the view will compensate you. Make sure you bring lots of water with you, wear sunblock and bring your hats! An amazing experience! Totally recommended!
Afrata beach is a small romantic beach perfect for a quick swim and a snack at the nearby cafe next to the shore. Beautiful crystal clear water, beautiful location and a breathtaking view following the route on your way to the beach!
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Afrata Beach
Afrata beach is a small romantic beach perfect for a quick swim and a snack at the nearby cafe next to the shore. Beautiful crystal clear water, beautiful location and a breathtaking view following the route on your way to the beach!