Vamos
Contact info:
- Vamos 730 08, Crete, Greece
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- https://apokoronas.gov.gr
Region:
Difficulty:
Easy
Rules
Working Hours: Open 24 hours daily
Description
Vamos village is located in Chania perfecture, in West Crete on the foothills of ‘The White Mountains’, 25 km from the beautiful city of Chania.
The architectural heritage is well-preserved and Vamos is one of the most attractive traditional destinations of the area: a preserved traditional stone road, the old neighbourhood, well painted Chapels of Virgin Mary (monument of 13th century), and Karidi Monastery 13th-19th, with the most spectacular scenery of an old olive press with 12 arches.
The architectural heritage is well-preserved and Vamos is one of the most attractive traditional destinations of the area: a preserved traditional stone road, the old neighbourhood, well painted Chapels of Virgin Mary (monument of 13th century), and Karidi Monastery 13th-19th, with the most spectacular scenery of an old olive press with 12 arches.
There are two mini-markets, bakery, butcher, pizzeria, creperie, a traditional grocery shop, many cafés (with free Wi-Fi), a post-office, bank (ATM), police station, pharmacy, health center and two petrol stations.
The village is well known for the delicious Cretan food, especially after renovation of the ‘Bloumosifis Tavern’ in 1993.
The village is well known for the delicious Cretan food, especially after renovation of the ‘Bloumosifis Tavern’ in 1993.
- Ideal for
Solo Trip
Friends Trip
Family Trips
Trip of Two
- Accessible by
Walking
Paved Road
Bus