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Panagia (Chora ) on Iraklia

Panagia (also called Chora), the capital of Iraklia, is around an hour's walk from the port. The village is very small, here live about 45 inhabitants, it only takes a few minutes to pass through the village. To arrive to Panagia is like stepping straight into the Greek everyday life, the chickens runs between the houses, the donkeys bray, the sheep are shorn directly on the main street, the few villagers you meet are friendly and incredibly curious.

From the port of Agios Georgios, it is 4.5 kilometers to the village of Panagia on Iraklia.

From the port of Agios Georgios, it is 4.5 kilometers to Panagia.

Even the port village of Agios Georgios stand out as a metropolis in comparison. In the village is the island's only bakery, the bakery also serves as a shop, cafe and taverna. The taverna prepares Greek homely fare of their own primary products.

The main street in the village of Panagia (Chora) on Iraklia.