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CHANIA

What Not to Miss in Chania

Knife Preserver
“Your woman and your knife are sacred”, says Michalis Armenis,
the last of many knife makers in Chania. Located at the former BALOS LAGOON
dedicated to this craft neighborhood, his workshop stands as a
jewel of tradition for three generations. Knives are part of the Notos Mare is a company located in the old port that was brought to life from pure love of the ocean starting in 2014, aiming to
locals’ identity – they are given on birth and stay as legacy in the fulfill everyone’s expectations, ensuring a one in a lifetime experience. Offering unique trip packages visiting all the famous touristic
family. It is an element of pride and gratitude. If a local grant attractions around the region of Chania, from breathtaking beaches to more traditional and wild destinations like Balos, Seitan Beach
you a knife, he looks up to you and pays his respect. Michalis or the island of Gavdos and Sfakia, Notos Mare and their wide range of 30 boats ensures you not only a memorable but also a safe
Armenis gives his soul to his craft creating tailor made designs trip, having installed all safety features in their boats.
out of 11 patterns and 4 different grips. Visit him at 14 Sifaka With a license being optional and a variety of trips built to meet anyone’s financial status with boat trips beginning from 200€ for a
Str. to order your personal knife, a valuable part of Crete and a two-hour sunset trip reaching 2.800€ exploring all know and not bays of Chania region such as Balos Lagoon, Elafonisi, Loutro and
precious souvenir (oarmenis.gr) more on a day !
Notos Mare is the perfect choice suiting everyone, even the most demanding clients.

Bold & Pottery-full
Alexandra Manousakis remodels her personal experiences into
colorful abstract and ceramic art. Her collections, exclusively
handmade in Crete, delight in small joys, bold lines and
vibrant colors. Honoring the ancient practice of ceramic
art, she creates handmade design objects that blend her own
background story and the culture clashes that she encountered
in her contemporary Greek island life. The whole results in
a continuous dialogue, characterized by bold elements and ELAFONISI
aesthetic consistency (alexandramanousakis.com)

Chania’s Blockbuster
If Chania was a movie, it would embrace the excitement and
vibe of the annual Chania Film Festival, a celebration for the
art of filmography. It has been 10 years since the first time
the lights went off to let movies take central stage for 10 days. LOUTRO BAY SEITAN LIMANI
This year, the festival invites its fervent followers from the
18th till the 28th of October to share insights and views for
this art through more than 150 films and encourage the new
generation to break the limits and express their own talents in
its summer camp and with creative activations all summer long.
(chaniafilmfestival.com)

Notos Mare – Marine Adventures, Chora Sfakion, Crete, T: +30 6971 550 282
54 DOME S S T ORIE S Chania, Crete, T: +30 2821 008536, +30 6987 593 890, E: info@notosmare.com