The authentic village of Kamilári (Καμηλάρι), which currently has about 400 inhabitants, is located in the south of Crete.
The fertile valley of the Messara has been inhabited
for thousands of years. The first mention of this village in the
Venetian archives dates back to 1370.
The name of the village is said to derive from the Byzantine word "Kamilaris" (camel driver).
Many
old houses have been renovated while preserving the old
architectural style. In the centre of the village is the old fountain dating back to 1929.
You can
stroll through the old little streets of Kamilári and discover interesting little shops, fantastic restaurants and small
Cafés.
Visitors
being generally independent travellers, the village has retained its
original rural character.
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