Have you visited the pretty village of Stylos?
The village of Stylos in Apokoronas is situated between Neo Horio and Kalyves
The village springs ensure that there is a good amount of groundwater and the river Koiliaris runs through. This means that the village is blessed with trees - mostly Plane trees, some of which are huge and very old. Stylos was important as far back as Minoan times - but that is another story for another day! Stylos also has a bottling plant from where much of the bottled water in the area comes.
Cool and shade in the heat of the day
Did you know that Stylos had a small amphitheatre?
The river bed is pretty dry, but a few springs are still bubbling up
Bridge over the dry river bed
There are several tavernas where you can sit and enjoy the peace - and look at the size of that tree! How old is it I wonder?
Near the bottling factory the river is still deep and clear
Outside the village is a little grove with the chapel of St John once again surrounded by plane trees and orange groves
As is often the case, there is an advertisement for a musical event high up on a tree.
Then on to the Byzantine church of "Panagia - the Serviotissa"
Built in the late 11 century by monks from Patmos
Intricate detail
The interior is unspoiled
The church is in amongst the orange groves and has stunning views
