SKALA POLICHNITOU

This picturesque fishing village is located app. 4 km from Polichnitos and traditionally acts as its summer extension but it is an all around the year village too, with its own St. John’s Church.

It is fringed with lush vegetation and olive groves, faces the west coast of the Gulf of Kalloni and has unparallel panoramic views in the gulf. The houses with their extensive gardens / orchards are gathered around the small but busy harbour which is surrounded by tavernas and kafeneia.

It has a thriving fishing industry, with the famous sardella (sardine) amongst other fish, being fished here and scallops, mussels and oysters which are exported in tones. The Salt produced at the Salt Pans is also loaded here & shipped off for packaging and export.

The village retains its traditional charm, authenticity and the natural hospitality of the villagers which have persuaded many British to buy houses with land in the area and not just for summer use.

The Salt Pans of Polichnitos are located at the far end of Skala and produce the whitest salt in Europe which is harvested once yearly. The Salt Pans are also home to the flamingos and many other species of birds, which birdwatchers from all over the word come to observe every Spring & Autumn. Autumn birdwatching at Skala Polichnitos is a very rewarding experience since the Salt Pans here are much wetter than at Skala Kallonis.

In the months of July & August each year the Fiesta of Ouzo & the Fiesta of Trata (the sardine fishing boat) are celebrated. Dates differ each year, so check with the locals or at the Town Hall.