As we have received some phonecalls requesting more information about our locations here are more possabilities for you to choose where you would like to hold your wedding. We hope you like them. You can contact us through our website page at Romantic Weddings On Crete .
MATALA
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| Matala for beach weddings on Crete |
Matala is the personal choice of ‘Romantic weddings on
Crete’. Despite its small size Matala is full of life, uniting the people of
different social backgrounds, interests and ages. Once you are there you will
immediately notice the large caves cut into the cliff face. It is very possible
that these artificial caves used to be houses in Roman times and were later
used as burial chambers. Also, Matala was made very famous in the late 1960s
with the introduction of the hippie movement across Europe at the time who also
used to live in these caves. During the Minoan civilization Matala used to be
the port for Phastos and during the Roman Empire it was the port of Gortyn.
During the tourist season you can hear live music during the monthly festivals
and every year from June to September there are beach volleyball contests,
festivals celebrating Cretan culture and so on, so you will definitely have the
feeling that you too are taking part in a ‘Big Greek Wedding’, with night time
dancing and richly furnished tables.
KOMOS
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| Komos Chapel |
A few miles before Matala you will discover Komos, don’t miss the panoramic
view that is in front of you – on the very edge of the cliff above the long
sandy beaches of Komos you will discover a small Orthodox chapel of
St.Pantelimon – the ideal choice for your wedding ceremony. During the Minoan
civilization Komos used to be one of the most important trade ports. After
extensive archaeological digs it was discovered that Komos was a real Minoan
city with paved streets and two storey houses. An ancient temple devoted to an
unknown deity was also discovered which is supposed to have been an active site
up to the time of the
Roman Empire.
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| Komos at Sunset |
You may choose to venture south to Komos, near to the famous Matala beach
where the chapel’s remoteness surrounded as it is by long sandy beaches is the
place for you, where peace and quiet followed by a quick dip will prepare you
for your festive reception in Matala in the evening. What’s why we have
selected it, to combine a chapel service with a reception at a beach tavern or
even a religious wedding on Matala beach and then walking a few steps to
celebrate the night in a local beach taverna. Of course, then the choice of a
fire work display on the beach may be an option that you wish to use as a
backdrop to the sea, moon, stars and
raki.
PITSIDIA
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| Pitsidia Villas |
They say that the most romantic sunset is at Komos and the
most beautiful moon can be viewed from a villa in Pitsidia. The village is
situated next to the famous beaches of Komos and Matala. Local Cretan food which is renowned for its
traditional recipes and flavours (which are extremely tasty) or a festive
evening at a private villa with a pool and fireworks in your honour - is your
decision to make!
PHAESTOS
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| Phaestos archaeological site |
Phaestos used to be the biggest and most fertile Cretan
fertile plain situated on the Messaras Plain on a hill used to control the
entire region and was the location of the Ancient Minoan palace of Phaestos,
second only to Knossos. Phaestos city slowly faded away in 200 BC after being
attacked by neighboring town of Gortyn. If you like archaeological digs and
panoramic views of olive trees and endless rippling mountains then let’s
organize your ceremony here. Besides that, Phaestos is a good location as it is
close to Matala, Komos, Zaros and Gortyn.
ZAROS
Forty six kilometers from Heraklion is the lovely village of
Zaros located on the southern side of Psilorite, rich in flora and fauna and its
own lake! The lake is actually artificial, although you would hardly know it!
Next to the village is the famous Zaros water bottling plant. If you want to
see the traditional Cretan lifestyle then we can highly recommend this small
village to you! The narrow streets and the local inhabitants can be found in
traditional Cretan black dress living between the natural water springs. If
peace and quiet attracts you then welcome to Zaros, you will have a sense of
timelessness from the surrounding mountains and a real sense of peace. From
here you can visit the forest of Rouvas and the famous monastery of
St.Vrontisiski founded in the fourteenth century during the second Byzantine
period. KISSIMOS
If you are looking for an isolated place which not everyone
can reach, then the ideal place for your wedding ceremony will be Kissamos,
located on the north western side of Crete and directly west of Chania. It’s
picturesque sandy beaches, endless olive bushes, orange trees and village makes
this region one of the most remarkable of Crete.
Kissamos has a lovely small chapel which often finds itself
splashed by the sea. It is a lovely place to hold a small civil service outside
the chapel as well as finding a nearby taverna to wash down the Cretan wedding
feast. Sometimes as a wedding planner, there are just too many choices! Did I
mention Matala?
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