Overview

According to Cretan mythology, Stalos village received its name from Talos, the gigantic ancient robot. Appolodoros reports that Talos was Crete's guard and defender against all enemy attacks and had its home in the region where Stalos is found today.

However, a more recent view claims that Stalos got its name from the time of Turkish occupation when the Turkish land concentrated their sheep under the tress of the region in order to take them to Galatas and milk them.

Nowadays, Stalos has a population of 500 who are divided between the upper and lower parts of the village. Despite the fact it is only 9 km away from Chania, the upper part of Stalos still remains much of the old-fashioned charm of a traditional Cretan village. Its houses are typical for the island's agricultural classes. They are simple with tile roofs and front and back garden for vegetable plantation and for family animals. There are two taverns, two cafes and a mini market in the village. The majority of villages are olive tree farmers and have the reputation of being warm and hospitable.