The Area
The village Kokkino Chorio is famous for its role in the film of “Zorbas the Greek', based on the novel by Nikos Kazantzakis the internationally famous Cretan writer, in which the protagonist was Anthony Quinn, the famous actor.
A local restaurant with delicious greek dishes and a well stored mini market for the general supplies, can be found within short walking distance (200m from Villa Kapare). The friendly owners know every information and story about the village and the surrounding area. During the summer months there are occasional live Cretan music nights at the taverna in the center of the village, which are a lot of fun.
At the center of the village still stands the last old kafenion of the village, which is also a mini market, with the basic supplies. Around it, there are small and old whitewashed houses and narrow streets that wind around the village.
Just 5 minutes walk from Villa Kapare is a famous Blowing Glass Workshop. Here you can watch glass being blown in traditional techniques, into amazingly beautiful products including lampshades, ornaments, decanters, plates and bowls.
The coastline below Villa Kapare is famous for its sea caves. At cape Drapano, approximately 10 metres under water, is the impressive Elephant Cave, an area 60m² full of stalactites and stalagmites of various shapes and colours. There is also Koutalas cove, which is a rocky inlet with a small stony beach.
A local restaurant with delicious greek dishes and a well stored mini market for the general supplies, can be found within short walking distance (200m from Villa Kapare). The friendly owners know every information and story about the village and the surrounding area. During the summer months there are occasional live Cretan music nights at the taverna in the center of the village, which are a lot of fun.
At the center of the village still stands the last old kafenion of the village, which is also a mini market, with the basic supplies. Around it, there are small and old whitewashed houses and narrow streets that wind around the village.
Just 5 minutes walk from Villa Kapare is a famous Blowing Glass Workshop. Here you can watch glass being blown in traditional techniques, into amazingly beautiful products including lampshades, ornaments, decanters, plates and bowls.
The coastline below Villa Kapare is famous for its sea caves. At cape Drapano, approximately 10 metres under water, is the impressive Elephant Cave, an area 60m² full of stalactites and stalagmites of various shapes and colours. There is also Koutalas cove, which is a rocky inlet with a small stony beach.
The mythic island of Crete
Crete is the place where myths look like history and history is like a myth. From the distant past to the present day, every place on the island has a short or long story to tell.
Live the essence and the heartbeat of the Island from dawn till dusk and discover…… Your Crete!!
Crete has everything you that could possibly want from holidays: soaring mountains that are snow capped from November to June, many great walking trails including Europe's deepest gorge, ancient archaeological sites and Minoan palaces, quaint villages, glorious wild flowers, sparkling springs, blue and turquoise waters of the sea, golden beaches, tavernas serving freshly caught fish and a variety of delicious foods which are all made from healthy home grown produce.
As incredible as the island is, it is the Cretan people who will make your holiday truly memorable. Descendants of the Minoan's, one of Europe's earliest civilizations, and shaped by centuries of struggle against oppression, the Cretans are as rugged as the mountains, fiercely independent but passionately friendly.
Villa Kapare is located in the Apokoronas region, east of the beautiful town of Chania. With its stunning Venetian harbour, quayside bars and restaurants, what better place to relax and watch the world go by. In the narrow streets behind Chania's harbour you will find tavernas, bars, the famous covered market, and many local shops selling handicrafts, textiles, jewellery and hand-made ceramics.
The climate of Crete is a temperate Mediterranean climate and the weather is characterized by long hot, dry summers and mild winters. The Spring can be warm and sunny during the day but still have cooler evenings and is perfect for walking.
Live the essence and the heartbeat of the Island from dawn till dusk and discover…… Your Crete!!
Crete has everything you that could possibly want from holidays: soaring mountains that are snow capped from November to June, many great walking trails including Europe's deepest gorge, ancient archaeological sites and Minoan palaces, quaint villages, glorious wild flowers, sparkling springs, blue and turquoise waters of the sea, golden beaches, tavernas serving freshly caught fish and a variety of delicious foods which are all made from healthy home grown produce.
As incredible as the island is, it is the Cretan people who will make your holiday truly memorable. Descendants of the Minoan's, one of Europe's earliest civilizations, and shaped by centuries of struggle against oppression, the Cretans are as rugged as the mountains, fiercely independent but passionately friendly.
Villa Kapare is located in the Apokoronas region, east of the beautiful town of Chania. With its stunning Venetian harbour, quayside bars and restaurants, what better place to relax and watch the world go by. In the narrow streets behind Chania's harbour you will find tavernas, bars, the famous covered market, and many local shops selling handicrafts, textiles, jewellery and hand-made ceramics.
The climate of Crete is a temperate Mediterranean climate and the weather is characterized by long hot, dry summers and mild winters. The Spring can be warm and sunny during the day but still have cooler evenings and is perfect for walking.
The Name
The Villa was named ‘’Kapare’’ by the area where it stands, which was named Kapare because of the caper bushes (Capparis spinosa) that were growing thoroughly there in the past.
Capparis spinosa, the caper bush, also called Flinders rose, is a perennial plant that bears rounded, fleshy leaves and large white to pinkish-white flowers. The plant is best known for the edible flower buds (capers), often used as a seasoning, and the fruit (caper berries), both of which are usually consumed pickled. Other parts of Capparis plants are used in the manufacture of medicines and cosmetics.
Capers, is a plant popular by the ancient Greeks, who were eating it as a starter. The buds of the caper and the caper leaves are used in many recipes, especially in salads and cold appetizers dishes. In Greece it is eaten sprinkled on Greek Salad and cooked with the local aubergines, peppers, courgettes and tomatoes.
Capparis spinosa, the caper bush, also called Flinders rose, is a perennial plant that bears rounded, fleshy leaves and large white to pinkish-white flowers. The plant is best known for the edible flower buds (capers), often used as a seasoning, and the fruit (caper berries), both of which are usually consumed pickled. Other parts of Capparis plants are used in the manufacture of medicines and cosmetics.
Capers, is a plant popular by the ancient Greeks, who were eating it as a starter. The buds of the caper and the caper leaves are used in many recipes, especially in salads and cold appetizers dishes. In Greece it is eaten sprinkled on Greek Salad and cooked with the local aubergines, peppers, courgettes and tomatoes.
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