Kritsa gorge and village (Crete - Walking)

Kritsa gorge and village (Crete - Walking) Surroundings of Kritsa:The village is home to the beautiful church of Panagia (the holy virgin). The church was built around the 14th century. The village of Kritsa was built on a slope with lots of narrow streets. It is known for their woodcarving and other traditional crafts that are for sale. Please go down the side streets, away from the touristic area, because here you will see a glimpse of the old village with traditional taverns and kafeneions. A great place to stop for something to eat. You will also find some old bakeries where the Greek dakos bread is still made in the traditional wood oven and a shop where they sell delicious dishes made the authentic way with honey and walnuts. ZORBAS.NL