Kalo Chorio: Kalo Chorio,which literally means "good village" is about twelve kilometres south of Agios Nikolaos, near the seaside resort of Istro. It is a traditional Cretan village located in a very fertile valley. At Mount Vrokastro, you can see the ruins of the ancient Istron. In the village are a number of cafes and there are rooms for rent. every year festivals are held here. These are the festivals of Aghios Panteleimon on July 27 and Agios Syllas on 30 July.
Text: Yorgos and Wendy Nikolidakis - Revised by Maxine van Hoften Gee
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