Arcus Suites is in the heart of the village of Agryroupoli, in a neighborhood (ancient Lappa) with restored Venetian, stone mansions of the 14th century. In 2005 the Ministry of Culture declared the complex as a “Preserved Archeological Monument” and since then the houses and the surrounding area were renovated and 5 independent suites were created, respecting the style and architecture of the area.
e-paithros & το JoInOuT participated in the workshop on “Protected Areas and Green Entrepreneurship” organized by the Natural Environment & Climate Change Agency and the Management Unit of Samaria National Park and Protected Areas of Western Crete, in Chania, on Friday 15 September 2023.
The aim of the workshop was to present the framework and actions for the development of Green Entrepreneurship in the protected areas of Greece and Crete in particular, as they constitute a dynamic challenge.
The Gorge of Agia Irini, a place of unique beauty and vegetation, is located at the western section of the Lefka Ori (White Moun
The White Mountains make up the most extensive range on the island, running from west to east for 40-45 km and from north to south 35 km.&n
Gigilos peak of White Mountains range is considered as one of the most enchanting mountain summits of Crete.
Omalos Plateau at White Mountains range is one of the great plateau of Crete. An irregular circle, a polje (a large, flat plain found in limestone karst regions), of some 6 sq km, it is surrounded by peaks – Koukoule (1640 m) to the east, Gigilos (2005 m), Volakia (2117 m), and Psilafi (1936 m) to the south, with Trouli (1455 m) west and Katrinari (1318 m) to the north. The north region, called Lakkiotikos Gyros, is part of Lakkoi, whilst to the south the Seliniotikos Gyros goes with Aghia Irini.
The gorge of Anidri is small yet lovely. It is located in the Paleochora region, at the south-west end of the Chania Prefecture.
The Gorge of Katholiko, also known as To Avlaki tou Agίou (= water channel of the saint), as locals call it, is located at the nort
e-paithros & JoInOuT participated in the GREEN TOURISM FESTIVAL organized by the Chania Chamber of Commerce on August 18 & 19 in Kissamos, within the framework of the project entitled “Development of a Cross-Border Network for the Promotion of Sustainable Coastal Tourism” – CROSS-COASTAL-NET.
Through the exhibition of “green” tourism products and services, the visitors had the opportunity to learn about e-paithros, JoInOuT and their actions, while through the B2B meetings the opportunity was given for networking and developing partnerships.
The participation of e-paithros and JoInOuT in the Earth Festival – People and Products which started on Wednesday July 26 and ended on Saturday July 29, 2023 in the courtyard of the 1st Experimental High School of Chania was successfully completed.
The Festival, which was implemented by the Regional Development Company of Crete and was a joint action of the Region of Crete, the Municipalities of Chania and the Chamber of Chania, brought together Local Government, Foundations, Agencies, Businesses, Producers and cultural figures.
Sustainable tourism is a development model governed by triple sustainability terms (environmental, social, economic) while giving a new perspective to the countryside, so that it can return to modernity.
