Blown Glass
About
Blown Glass serves Crete as an art gallery set in the village of Kokkino Chorio, within the Apokoronas area at 730 08. The name points to the material at the heart of the work on show, and the setting places it in the island's western interior rather than on the coast. Visitors rate the gallery 4.5 out of 5, a figure drawn from 131 reviews, which suggests steady approval among those who make the trip inland to see it. That volume of feedback also marks it as one of the more reviewed art spaces on this part of the island.
Reaching the gallery from the main towns on Crete is straightforward, with Chania and Rethymno both serving as practical bases from which to drive into the Apokoronas. Heraklion, Agios Nikolaos and Sitia lie further east, while Matala and Elafonisi sit to the south and south-west, so the gallery fits into a wider circuit of the island. The website at http://www.blownglass.gr/ carries further detail about the work shown.
Kokkino Chorio sits in the hills above the northern coast, and the surrounding Apokoronas region is known for its villages and olive groves. The gallery occupies a spot within that inland landscape, away from the beachfront strips.
Daily life on Crete slows in the afternoon, and tavernas serve late into the evening, so a visit can be timed around a long lunch or a late dinner. The meltemi, the strong northerly wind that blows across the Aegean in summer, can delay ferries between the islands, which is worth knowing when planning onward travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blown Glass known for?
Blown Glass is known on Crete as an art gallery, a place centred on glasswork rather than a shop selling other goods. Its setting in the Apokoronas area of the island puts it among the stops people make while travelling around Crete.
What kind of business is Blown Glass?
Blown Glass is an art gallery on Crete, where visitors can look at glasswork made by hand. The gallery keeps a website at http://www.blownglass.gr/ for anyone wanting to look it up before a visit.
What should first-time visitors expect at Blown Glass?
A first visit to Blown Glass means stepping into an art gallery on Crete, with glass pieces on show rather than a workshop tour or a sales counter. Daily life on the island slows in the afternoon, and tavernas serve late into the evening, so a morning stop at the gallery fits the rhythm of the day.
Where is Blown Glass located on Crete?
Blown Glass sits at Apokoronas, Kokkino Chorio 730 08. That address places it in the Apokoronas area of Crete, within the island group of Greece.
Is Blown Glass easy to reach from the main resorts or towns on Crete?
The gallery sits at Apokoronas, Kokkino Chorio 730 08, within reach of places such as Chania. Ferries to Crete can be delayed when the meltemi, the strong northerly wind, blows across the Aegean in summer, so allow room in your plans.
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