In Gouves, there is another interesting place for travelers who want to get acquainted with the local culture. This is about the Folklore Museum of Gouves (Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Γουβών) where you can see beautiful traditional costumes of local residents, handicrafts created by local craftsmen, as well as household items. One more place allows to learn all about how olive oil production - it's Koronekes Mill located in Arhanes. Tours of the tunnels left over from the Second World War are available in Platanias. This is your chance to find out what was happening in Crete at this time. Historical atmosphere makes the tunnels one of the most popular places of tourist interest.
While in Axos, be sure to explore the Wood Carving Museum displaying masterpieces created from wood - huge figurines depicting animals, Greek mythological figures or people. Of course, they are made by the hands of local craftsmen - wood carving is one of the traditional handicrafts in Crete. In Zoniana, it'd be a good idea to visit the Wax Museum (Μουσείο Κέρινων Ομοιωμάτων Ποταμιάνου) where the history of the island is told in such an unconventional way - with the help of wax. Nearby is another significant natural landmark - Sfendoni Cave.
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