The PAA Minoan Cultural Village Project (PAAMCV)

The essence of this PAA project is to showcase the natural beauty, culture and history of Crete for future generations of Cretan Americans and the public in general that wishes to know more about Crete and its contributions to our way of life. The PAA Minoan Cultural Village will be a bridge to Crete for those who wish to know more about this brilliant heritage.

The concept for this project has been inspired by the pride felt by todays generation of Cretan Americans who have had the privilege of knowing the contributions of their Cretan legacy to Western Civilization. The history and wonders of the Minoan Civilization are unparalleled and a source of admiration for historians and scholars. The amenities and inventions with which the Minoans lived on a daily basis would be envied even by many of todays world cultures.

The PAA Minoan Cultural Village is ideally located adjacent to the campus of the University of Crete where accredited educational and cultural programs can be conducted for students. It is only minutes to the clear beaches of the Cretan Sea, minutes to the heart of Rethymnon with ample shopping dining and cultural activities, and minutes from the highways that take you west to Hania, east to Heraklion and Sitia, and south to Messara and the Libyan Sea.

The PAA Minoan Cultural Village will be designed in the style of ancient Minoan architecture with a central courtyard where community activities, concerts, lectures, dances, and festivals can be held. The main facility will consist of a conference center accommodating 500 participants with exhibition and dining halls and comfortable housing accommodations for 200 people. Guest rooms will comfortably house visiting families and students. Lush landscaped grounds, tennis courts, a swimming pool and basketball courts will offer a place where visitors can enjoy the many amenities or just relax.