17th Feast of Chestnuts

Preparations have already begun for the celebration of the 17^th Feast of Chestnuts on the 28^th October 2014 right after the parades are over . The feast  is held annually on this very same date  in the village of Prasses of the Platanias Municipality .

Visitors receive a warm welcome at the village square , where they are treated to delicious roasted chestnuts and raki. Afterwards they can enjoy a traditional Cretan feast with local folk music and dancing as well as Cretan food and plenty of wine .