* Prices valid for departure from Platanias region

We are on call 24 hours a day and we will be pleased to pick you up from your place and take you to Kalethenes rotonta tour with the minimum of fuss and with possible stops during the trip. The trip ends with the driver returning you at your starting point.

Kalathenes Rotonta Tour – Platanias Taxi Tours. Farming experience at Rotonta’s Paradise Park ! Kalathenes is a small traditional village, located in the mainland of Kissamos area. It is located in the mountains at a altitude of 290m with great views to the mountains and to the sea from some parts of it. There are the ruins of a Venetian villa of the 16th or 17th century called Rotonda, due to its circular shape.

Venetian Governor Residence in Kalathenes

It was about to be the holiday residence of the Doge (King) of Venice. Venetians did not make it to finalize it due to the invasion of Turks on the 15th of June 1645. At the moment it is transformed to residence of locals but many parts of it remain intact and accessible by the public.

You can begin your day there by having your coffee at the traditional coffee shop named Rotonda in the square of the lower part of the village. Also you can visit the nature park, you can choose enjoy fresh vegetables and fruits on your own!

Google Map: Kalethenes Rotonta