Margarites Gorge
Margarites Gorge
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Upalia
New Forest National Park Hampshire, UK187 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019
Go to Margarites. Village to get the best view of this lovely gorge then enjoy the lotteries of the village . Good is also good at this location
Written October 11, 2019
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Karin Derks
Upland, CA43 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2019 • Solo
Our tour guide Vincent was extraordinary! He picked up my sister & me from our hotel in Rethymno and drove us to the quaint village of Margarites. We visited a traditional yet modern ceramic workshop, Keramion, where we met the owner, George Dalamvelas. There, we had the opportunity to see George in action: modeling the raw clay into a beautiful ceramic vessel!
We then walked the beautiful village & witnessed the daily life of the locals. Afterwards we toured the gorgeous valley and gorges to the Holy Monastery of Arkadi, renowned as a “symbol of self-sacrifice, freedom & heroism during the period of the Cretan Revolution against the Turkish domination in 1866.”
Vincent took us to a well known Taverna, Drimos, I believe, in the Postos Gorge where we ate the most memorable Cretan cuisine- lamb, olives, cheese, locally grown vegetables, etc.-so delicious and savory!
An after-meal hike was in order, and it was so beautiful to see the stream,the waterfalls, the flora, & the tiny Greek Orthodox church built into the side of a mountain.
This personal tour exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend Vincent for his knowledge, hospitality, thoughtfulness, & patience.
Written April 19, 2019
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maira e
20 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2018 • Friends
A roadtrip through gorgeous nature will satisfy all your senses. Fresh air, beatiful flowers, wild birds it's a must if you want to enjoy nature especially in spring. The little village Margarites is also known for the pottery. Don't forget to grab lunch in the tavern of Mantalos. Home-taditional cooking at its best!
Written April 10, 2018
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cwfan
brasschaat, belgium212 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2017 • Couples
Being the most important center of ceramics industry in Crete, this is a real must-see.
Plenty of possibilities to see all kinds of pottery, the classic way they were made.
Enjoy the small streets away from the main street. Very beautiful colourful sights, a delight for making pictures. Enjoy the rest and take your time to enjoy a cold drink or a hot drink, or a simple meal, in the shade of the trees, with a commanding view over the valley. One of the nicest and peaceful places I have ever seen.
Written July 14, 2017
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Clarebellafoxtrot
Rotherham, UK21 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2015
Visited Margarites as part of the Road train trips from Panormos. Beautiful little village where many of the residents are potters. Lovely little shops selling their wares, and very very reasonably priced. Recommended.
Written August 16, 2015
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freqflyer5135
San Diego, CA30 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Couples
Quaint village w/a handful of worthy pottery shops, however, quite a few shops had mediocre merchandise. Very friendly people and a lovely outdoor restaurant in the middle of town w/lovely mulberry trees, which created a magical setting overlooking a pretty valley.
Written November 7, 2022
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sssteveg
Haifa, Israel1,743 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2019
Margarites is a lovely little village in the hills east of Rethymno. It is famous for its pottery, and ceramics, and is a lovely place to visit.
Written September 25, 2019
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רות ח
Shaharut, Israel83 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2016 • Family
Being a ceramic artist, I was interested in visiting Margarites.
It was so beautiful to walk around the narrow streets of the village and visiting some of the ceramic ateliers. I wished I had more time to spend there.
Prices for pottery ware are more than reasonable and cheaper then anywhere in Rethymnon area and Chania area.
There is a beautiful family owned restaurant with the most amazing view that I recommend when you want to have a rest. "Taverna mentalos"
Written October 25, 2016
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NijelS
Stirling, UK182 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2015 • Couples
Took the Little Train from centre of Panormos to Margarites
It's around a 4 hour round trip & great value . You get some great views , a stop at a working pottery and time for lunch and a wonder round the lovely hill village of Margarites.
Great value but the wooded seats get a bit uncomfortable towards the end and the commentary in 6 languages is a bit over the top
Written July 24, 2015
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Elad1
Modiin, Israel36 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2015 • Family
Wonderful village.
Great place to visit on the way to or from Rethimnon.
Go inside each store to see what and how they do whatever it is they produce...
Written July 6, 2015
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