Simos
About
On Crete, Simos works in pottery from the village of Margarites 740 52, a settlement long tied to the island's ceramic tradition.
The workshop is known for handmade pottery, the craft that gives Margarites its name across Crete. First-time visitors should expect to watch potters shaping clay by hand and to find finished pieces on display rather than a factory-style operation. A rating of 4.9 out of 5, gathered from 41 reviews, places it among the better-reviewed pottery spots on the island. Margarites sits inland, roughly midway between Rethymno and Heraklion, so the village is reachable by car from either town.
The workshop's Facebook page carries updates at facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057411851539. Visitors travelling from Chania or Agios Nikolaos should plan the drive around the island's mountain roads.
Greek is the main language on Crete, written in the Greek alphabet, which also appears on road signs and menus, so a translation app helps on the drive. Winter brings rain and rough seas, and many island hotels and tavernas shut between November and March, so a visit outside that window finds more of the village open.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Simos known for?
Simos is a pottery business on Crete, and pottery is the craft the island's workshops are associated with. Visitors who seek out such workshops on Crete find them in villages inland from the coast, where the trade continues through the quieter winter months.
What kind of business is Simos?
Simos is a pottery business on Crete, in Greece. Its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057411851539 carries its work.
Where is Simos located on Crete?
Simos is at Margarites 740 52, Greece, on the island of Crete. Margarites sits inland, away from the coastal resorts, in a setting where winter rain and rough seas close many hotels and tavernas between November and March.
How do visitors rate Simos?
Simos holds a rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 41 reviews, a strong record for a pottery business on Crete. The workshop sits at Margarites 740 52, Greece, and the reviews reflect visits to that location.
Is Simos easy to reach from the main resorts or towns on Crete?
Simos sits at Margarites 740 52, Greece, within reach of Heraklion and the other main towns on Crete. Travellers coming from Chania, Rethymno, Agios Nikolaos, Ierapetra, Sitia, Matala or Elafonisi can plan a route to the village.
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