• Location26 km southeast of Chania
• ArchitectureTraditional kamarospita and konakia, built using local materials
• AttractionsOld neighborhood, restored school and girls' school, Monastery of the Virgin Mary ruins, Monastery of Agios Georgios with olive press
• HistoryFirst inhabited in the 8th century AD, mentioned in the 1573 Venetian census, capital of Sfakia in 1866
• AmenitiesBakeries, supermarkets, butcher shops, post office, health center, bank
• ActivitiesCultural exhibitions, cooking classes, local activities based on tradition

The semi-mountainous village of Vamos, one of the hidden gems of the Apokoronas region in Chania, is renowned for preserving its traditional character. Located just a short distance from the sea and surrounded by lush hills, Vamos offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience authentic Cretan life.

In recent years, tourism in Vamos has developed with respect to the area's architectural heritage, maintaining the charm of the traditional stone houses, built using local materials. In the village's picturesque old neighborhood, traditional kamarospita and konakia—some small, others luxurious—stand as monuments to Cretan architecture.

Particularly noteworthy are the restored school and the old girls' school, which today function as a guesthouse and house the Environmental Information Center.

A walk around Vamos reveals significant historical sites, such as the ruins of the old Monastery of the Virgin Mary in Karidi Kartsomado, and the Venetian mansion that survives in the Venetian settlement of Agios Georgios. The Monastery of Agios Georgios is home to an impressive olive press with twelve chambers, though parts of it, like the roof, have collapsed.

Vamos not only offers history and tradition but also all the necessary amenities for visitors. The village has bakeries, supermarkets, butcher shops, a health center, gas stations, and a bank. At the same time, locals organize many activities rooted in the local culture and tradition, allowing visitors to experience the village's way of life in its full authenticity.

Vamos dates back to the 8th century AD when Arab pirates settled in the area. It was first officially recorded in the Venetian census of 1573. During the Ottoman occupation, in 1866, it became the capital of the Sfakia region and housed the Turkish headquarters, turning Vamos into a center of Ottoman administration. The luxurious neoclassical residences built at that time, as well as the mosque and schools, testify to the village's period of prosperity, though it became a target of Cretan rebels.

Vamos comes to life through its traditional and cultural events, with exhibitions of painting, crafts, and ceramics hosted at the Xompli hall of the Liakoto café. Additionally, cooking classes are offered where visitors can learn the secrets of Cretan cuisine.