Malaxa

Malaxa

Malaxa 

Above the Venetian port of Chania - some seven miles from the town - is the hamlet
of Malaxa, the scene of much ferocious fighting during the second world war between
invading German paratroopers, who suffered tremendous casualties, and Cretan and
British defenders. Today the still quiet in the foothills of the White Mountains helps one
contemplate the historic significance of the hamlet with its charming Greek Orthodox
church and the ruins of a Turkish tower.

In the 'centre' of the village are 2 small cafeneons. One of which, popular with older
village men, stocks basic food items such
as rice and tinned milk. The second cafeon has a small outside seating area
where it is possible to order omelettes, salad, ice-cream
and drinks.

On the outskirts of the village, 1km to the west on the Chania road, lie
two tavernas, one of which "The Ovgono" tends to open only at weekends, both
having great panoramic views.

Pure Crete has been involved in renovating three houses here
(two of which adjoin and share a dramatically designed swimming pool) that enable
visitors a unique opportunity to enjoy Cretan hospitality, beaches and natural history
from a secluded vantage point.

 Agape

 

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 Demetrios House

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Stavros House

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New Pure Crete Property at Malaxa

Maria's Villa

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The Observer June 8th 2008:

"We pass another memorable night at Malaxa, a mountain village where Demitris Vamvounakis has revived his local community by creating a cooperative to produce organic food. Demitris has rebuilt one of the village's stone houses and into this beautifully crafted contemporary home he has incorporated two adjoining reception rooms in which he holds evenings of Cretan culture. About 14 of us drink fine local wine, and eat superb organic traditional food, prepared by Demitris's wife, Katerina.

"The evening starts gently with our knowledgeable, charming and amusing hosts talking about food, language, flora and fauna, and festivals. But as the raki kicks in, we all gain the confidence to broach heavier issues such as arranged marriages (still prevalent), dowries, macho gun culture and politics. The kids listen open-mouthed to tales of men firing endless rounds of ammunition into the air at daughters' weddings as a sign of prosperity and pride."

Catherine Mack


Cretan Culture and Cooking Evening

 

Pure Crete house owners Demetris and Katerina in Malaxa host a discussion of the Cretan diet, environment and local history including dinner made with fresh local organic produce. Demetris will introduce the discussion around village life and culture including music, celebrations, customs, religion and work. The conversation will move through flora and fauna to the health benefits of the traditional cretan diet in time to enjoy Katerina (Demetris' wife)'s full Cretan dinner (vegetarian or meat). The dinner is a feast of local organic products including salad, fruit and the main course washed down with a plentiful supply of village wine to lubricate and stimulate the conversation

 

25 euros per person


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Call 0845 070 1571 (local rate) for further information.  

info@purecrete.com 


All holiday payments are fully protected by Pure Crete ATOL licence 2757 (for your flight), our Total Payment Protection Policy (for your accommodation) and UK package regulations 1992 (for your consumer rights).  

 

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