Gavalohori is a very traditional village and it has great historical importance in this area. There are buildings still remaining from Byzantine, Venetian and Turkish eras, and artefacts have also been found in the area from Neolithic and Minoan Times. Many of these artefacts are now housed in the Historical and Folklore Museum which is located on one of the village’s narrow streets. On the outskirts of the village there is a lovely picnic area beneath a thicket of shady trees and next to some Venetian Wells. The village square is still very much the focal point of village life. The main taverna is a beautifully renovated stone building which is run by the lovely Monica Papatheofilo. The food and desserts here are delicious.  Just across the square is a bakery, a gift shop which sells local products, and the village kafenion with it's friendly owner, Giorgos, and cheap and tasty traditional food. On a side street just off the square you can find a 3rd eatery which is located under a Platanos tree, close to the folklore museum. 2 mini markets and a hairdresser can also be found in Gavalohori. Sitting under the shady mulberry trees and grapevines, in the cafes and tavernas, whilst watching the world go by, is a favourite past time for both locals and visitors alike.