Back to newsThe 11th Amari Green Festival returns to the Amari Valley in the Rethymno regional unit of Crete, celebrating the island's cultural heritage, local traditions, and natural landscape. The Amari Valley, located inland from Rethymno in the shadow of Mount Ida (Psiloritis), is one of Crete's most scenic and historically rich areas, dotted with Byzantine churches, traditional villages, and olive groves. The festival brings together local producers, artisans, and performers to showcase authentic Cretan music, food, and crafts. Visitors traveling from Rethymno can reach Amari by car in approximately 40 minutes via the inland road through Apostoli. The event offers a genuine alternative to coastal tourism, giving travelers direct access to rural Cretan life. Check local listings in Rethymno for confirmed dates and the full program before visiting.
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11th Amari Green Festival Returns to Celebrate Cretan Heritage
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