The complex of structures that is the Koumos Stone Village, all handmade of stone by one person, Giorgos Havaledakis, sits on a hill above Kalyves (Καλύβες). Among the words that might be used to describe it are weird, charming, and whimsical. Although this ensemble of stonework could be considered “outsider art” and is not connected to any Cretan tradition, children will delight in exploring the grounds and discovering buildings such as a chapel and taverna made out of stone as well as hundreds of smaller stone creations, including tables, chairs, arches, sculptures, and chandeliers. The taverna offers classic Greek dishes when the kids are tired of exploring. The idea for the village began in 1990, when Giorgos’s wife suggested he might like to build a stone table in the garden. To get to the Koumos Stone Village, turn left on the road immediately after the SYN.KA store in Kalyves.
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