The city of ancient aptera lies on the hill at the west end of Apokoronas towards Chania. This strategically important area overlooking Souda Bay was occupied already by the Minoans 3500-1070 BC. The city was destroyed in an earthquake and most traces to be seen in Aptera are from the roman empire 67BC – 324AD. In the ancient site of Aptera you can see roman cycterns and baths, a monastery…
Kanakis olive mill is an olive oil factory established in 1965 by grandfather Kanakis Boudourakis and now almost 60 years later we still produce superior quality extra virgin olive oil. You can visit our facilities and see how olive oil is produced learn everything you need to know about olives and olive oil and of course taste our liquid gold free of charge. You can also find a variety of…
Is 4km inland from Kalyves. It benefits from being close to Kalyves when you need it and its amenities, but a world away in a peaceful, old Cretan village. There is a large tree in the road outside the traditional kafenion, where you can sit and watch the world go by. An excellent butcher’s shop, a chemist and a couple of cafes and tavernas and mini – market. It is…
In summer there are few locations more enchanting than this laid-back garden among the branches of orange, grapefruit and lemon trees. Occasional live music performances draw crowds here to sip wine and cocktails. Ο κήπος του Αλή Βαφή/Ali Vafi’s garden | Facebook
‘Lemonokipos’ (Greek word for lemon-tree garden) is a modern Greek restaurant, located in the heart of Rethymno City. The restaurant overlooks on the central Mikrasiaton Square of the picturesque old town of Rethymno and sits next to Mosque “Neratzes” and other important monuments. Located here since 2000, it is set in a beautiful garden. With an elegant but friendly atmosphere ‘Lemonokipos’ is the ideal destination for each occasion. The restaurant…
Rustic, colourful and lively, this is a fantastic place to while away the evening over mezedhes (appetisers) like flavoursome grilled mushrooms with mountain herbs, warm homemade dolmadhes with yoghurt, or mussels steamed with sage. The fried filo-coated feta with marmalade is divine, as is the sheep’s-milk ice cream. Comfort food at its finest. All ingredients are sourced from small farms around Greece. 1600 raki ba raki | Facebook
Located in Chania’s Harbor, Salis offers a modern twist on traditional cuisine, serving dishes from locally sourced ingredients with fine wines to pair (3) Salis | Facebook
Our restaurant philosophy is to prepare original Cretan dishes cooked in the wood oven made with appetite and authentic Cretan quality materials mainly taken from the land of Sfakia. Friendly service along with the decoration of traditional tools and objects will make you feel the hospitality and warmth of the Cretan household. Our aim is to taste the traditional Cretan cuisine and especially the cuisine of Sfakia and to achieve…
resh, traditional Cretan products are the heart of PALLAS’s cuisine and become the basis for creating dishes with a modern Mediterranean twist. And here, all tastes are catered for! Whether you prefer a hearty, local flavour with fresh, local meats, light, tasty vegetables, shellfish and fresh fish or delicious beans, wholemeal pasta and carefully chosen products from Italy, our culinary choices will excite you! (3) Pallas Chania | Facebook
An open air bar in the heart of the old city of Chania, for more than 25 years. Keen on cool drinks and cocktails we love different styles of music and people socializing around the many corners of a building full of history while looking at the stars (3) Sinagogi Open Air Bar | Facebook
We cook since 1982 for people from all over the world! Our recipes have been inspired by the Greek family Sunday meals, traditional food that we eat at home with our beloved ones. Careful selection of top quality local products and personal care has made Tamam a sought after restaurant in the Old Port of Chania. The cuisine style of tamam is unchangable since the first pots put in the oven….
