Kokkino Horio

Kokkino Chorio (or "Red Village") is situated in the Chania province of Crete. It was used in 1964 film Zorba the Greek starring Anthony Quinn, Alan Bates, Irene Papas and many locals also featured in the classic. It also plays host to a cave which was used in World War II by the Nazis as an artillery spotting position. From this cave it is possible to see right over to Souda Bay. The cave has been bought by a local property developer so access may not be possible now. Kokkino Chorio has three churches:St. George's which is located at the entrance of the cave and used on St. George's Day (April 23rd); St Katherines in the village which is used on November 25th. The main church, used weekly and at other times during Lent/Easter and Advent/Christmas is St. Haralambos and is located in the village square where there is also a taverna owned by local man named Yiannis). Just around the corner, you can find a couple of small shops and cafes owned by individuals such as Dimitris and an old woman (Antigone)who sells bread and other minor essentials. Kokkino Chorio is located near Plaka, Almiryda, Gavlahori, Kalyves and Kambia. Recently a Mini Market has opened in Kokkino Chorio (run by Giorgos) selling a range of goods, from food to house hold appliances. There is also a Glass factory in the village. Situated in front of the taverna is a set of football nets and basketball hoops which are used by the local kids. Above Kokkino Horio one can see the strangely shaped hill Drapanokefala or Calapodha (so named during the venetian occupation). The coastline northwest of the village is an extremely interesting place for a stroll due to the ground formation and the caves, such as the cave of Petsi (or Karavotopos). Another cave called Katalimata, located at the centre of the village, is also an interesting site.