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People
Human activities
The residents of Malevizi grew up in the shadow of Psiloritis. The keep their traditions firmly and love the land excessively. They are kept rooted in the land that nurtured and fed them and fight with the natural elements, the craggy land, the snowed basal of the mountain that are pierced by the strong winds. Visitors should not expect any luxurious touristic infrastructures at Malevizi. However, they will have the opportunity to listen to the sounds of the sacred mountain, mingle with beautiful and traditional people that have walked inch by inch the area of Psiloritis. These are the people that listen in the hust the fluttering of the lammergeyers, the noisy apiaries that suck the thyme pollen and the bells of the sheep. Here is the heart beat of Crete that lives every moment to the full with the sound of the Cretan lyre, the Cretan poems (mandinada) and the Malevizi dances. The area of Malevizi is stock breeding due to its morphology. The production of milk, meat and dairy products are important sources of income for the residents of the area. Apiculture is especially developed and honey is distributed and standardized. According to researchers, among the products of the area this well known wine variety called “Malvazia” that goes back to the medieval times, prevails. The olive oil of the area is of exceptional quality, while the edible “stafidolia” (black olive) of Marathos is well known. North of Krousonas at the plateau of Livadi, delicious organic pears and apples are being produced. At the low lands fruit and citrus products are being produced. The three female unions of Marathos at Krousonas and Korfes are successful models of cooperation that make bakery and confectionary products with local goods and recipes. Look for the branches! At the Monastery of Agia Irene at Krousonas, the nuns create unique handmade needle works.
Hospitality - Events
At Malevizi, tradition is alive all year long. The big celebrations of Christianity and the celebrations of the saints offer unique opportunities for people to get together. During summer the Municipalities of Tylisos and Krousonas as well as the local associations organize cultural celebrations in the villages. Characteristic is the celebration of the “Ksorusaniotis shepherd” at the village of Vromonero, the celebration of sultana variety during August at Korfes village, where the competition of Cretan poetry (mandinada) as well as the celebration of cherries at Sarchos takes place. During winter the celebration of black olives called “stafidolia” at Marathos village at the Municipality of Tylisos and the Cultural August at Tylisos, the celebration of cod at Tylisos and the celebration of raki at Kamariotis village take place. The jockey competitions at the mountain of Stroumpoula are particularly interesting.
Tours
The area presents mild touristic development with small agroturistic accommodation and many taverns in the villages. The Folk Museum of Sarchos and Damasta can be visited. The city of Heraklion is very close for those who want to give a more cosmopolitan touch to their holidays, while for more enjoyable seas, the cove of Agia Pelagia and Fodele as well as the north coasts of Crete are suitable to visit.
