Culinary Endeavours
Cretan products and cuisine are both reputable for their quality, taste and health benefits. Might that be oil, olives, wine, raki, herbs and herbal remedies, rusks, honey and its by-products, Crete is a culinary paradise! The question comes though, where to buy the authentic products or where to eat like a local. Therefore, we have chosen and recommend to you the places where we would eat.
The nearest option for freshly cooked meals to our apartments is to be found at “Elektra” and “Pyrgos” tavern in the nearby village of Perivolia just 5 km from us.
And of course Crete is the absolute vegan/vegetarian paradise. In all aforementioned taverns you can find unique varieties of leaf salads seasoned with olive oil and lemon, baked beans cooked in the oven (gigantes), stuffed tomatoes with rice (gemista), mature goat and sheep cheese, different types of pies with rustic pastry, baked oven bread and rusks.
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Tavern Electra
12 El. VenizelouThe nearest option for freshly cooked meals to our apartments is to be found at “Elektra” and “Pyrgos” tavern in the nearby village of Perivolia just 5 km from us.
And of course Crete is the absolute vegan/vegetarian paradise. In all aforementioned taverns you can find unique varieties of leaf salads seasoned with olive oil and lemon, baked beans cooked in the oven (gigantes), stuffed tomatoes with rice (gemista), mature goat and sheep cheese, different types of pies with rustic pastry, baked oven bread and rusks.
The nearest option for freshly cooked meals to our apartments is to be found at “Elektra” and “Pyrgos” tavern in the nearby village of Perivolia just 5 km from us.
And of course Crete is the absolute vegan/vegetarian paradise. In all aforementioned taverns you can find unique varieties of leaf salads seasoned with olive oil and lemon, baked beans cooked in the oven (gigantes), stuffed tomatoes with rice (gemista), mature goat and sheep cheese, different types of pies with rustic pastry, baked oven bread and rusks.
Ταβερνα Πυργος
ΠερβόλιαThe nearest option for freshly cooked meals to our apartments is to be found at “Elektra” and “Pyrgos” tavern in the nearby village of Perivolia just 5 km from us.
And of course Crete is the absolute vegan/vegetarian paradise. In all aforementioned taverns you can find unique varieties of leaf salads seasoned with olive oil and lemon, baked beans cooked in the oven (gigantes), stuffed tomatoes with rice (gemista), mature goat and sheep cheese, different types of pies with rustic pastry, baked oven bread and rusks.
Second choice would be the “Apostolis” tavern in the old port of Chania. In this case you can enjoy uncompromised quality of fresh fish and fish food as surrounded by the charming, historical surrounding of the Venetian port.
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Apostolis Restaurant
10 Akti Enoseos Second choice would be the “Apostolis” tavern in the old port of Chania. In this case you can enjoy uncompromised quality of fresh fish and fish food as surrounded by the charming, historical surrounding of the Venetian port.
For the meat lovers Western Crete and especially our area is the place to be! In the taverns “Tzaneris” and “Archontissa” by the village Drakona just 14 km from our apartments, sheep, goat, pork and chicken’s meat from the villages on the Leuka Mountains are grilled or slow cooked to perfection.
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Tzaneris & Archontissa
For the meat lovers Western Crete and especially our area is the place to be! In the taverns “Tzaneris” and “Archontissa” by the village Drakona just 14 km from our apartments, sheep, goat, pork and chicken’s meat from the villages on the Leuka Mountains are grilled or slow cooked to perfection.
Exquisite meat taverns, such as “Andartis” and “Levendogiannis”, you can also find at the nearby village of Therissos just 10 km from the apartments, where history meets taste.
Ταβέρνα ΑΝΤΑΡΤΗΣ - Γιαννικάκης
Exquisite meat taverns, such as “Andartis” and “Levendogiannis”, you can also find at the nearby village of Therissos just 10 km from the apartments, where history meets taste.
Exquisite meat taverns, such as “Andartis” and “Levendogiannis”, you can also find at the nearby village of Therissos just 10 km from the apartments, where history meets taste.
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Taverna Leventogiannis
Exquisite meat taverns, such as “Andartis” and “Levendogiannis”, you can also find at the nearby village of Therissos just 10 km from the apartments, where history meets taste.
For Cretan traditional recipes and baked oven bread, the tavern “Aetofolia” in the village Samonas-Apokoronou just 16 km from our apartments combines excellent taste with breath-taking views over the valley.
And of course Crete is the absolute vegan/vegetarian paradise. In all aforementioned taverns you can find unique varieties of leaf salads seasoned with olive oil and lemon, baked beans cooked in the oven (gigantes), stuffed tomatoes with rice (gemista), mature goat and sheep cheese, different types of pies with rustic pastry, baked oven bread and rusks.
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Aetofolia
SamonaFor Cretan traditional recipes and baked oven bread, the tavern “Aetofolia” in the village Samonas-Apokoronou just 16 km from our apartments combines excellent taste with breath-taking views over the valley.
And of course Crete is the absolute vegan/vegetarian paradise. In all aforementioned taverns you can find unique varieties of leaf salads seasoned with olive oil and lemon, baked beans cooked in the oven (gigantes), stuffed tomatoes with rice (gemista), mature goat and sheep cheese, different types of pies with rustic pastry, baked oven bread and rusks.
For Cretan traditional cuisine in an idyllic scenery amongst streams and plane trees merged with traditional architecture, the village of Stilo-Apokoronou hosts the tavern “Pissas”.
And of course Crete is the absolute vegan/vegetarian paradise. In all aforementioned taverns you can find unique varieties of leaf salads seasoned with olive oil and lemon, baked beans cooked in the oven (gigantes), stuffed tomatoes with rice (gemista), mature goat and sheep cheese, different types of pies with rustic pastry, baked oven bread and rusks.
Taverna "PISSAS"
For Cretan traditional cuisine in an idyllic scenery amongst streams and plane trees merged with traditional architecture, the village of Stilo-Apokoronou hosts the tavern “Pissas”.
And of course Crete is the absolute vegan/vegetarian paradise. In all aforementioned taverns you can find unique varieties of leaf salads seasoned with olive oil and lemon, baked beans cooked in the oven (gigantes), stuffed tomatoes with rice (gemista), mature goat and sheep cheese, different types of pies with rustic pastry, baked oven bread and rusks.
If you make your way bring down to the Chania closed market, the “Agapinis” restaurant serves daily fresh stews, soups and traditional dishes.
And of course Crete is the absolute vegan/vegetarian paradise. In all aforementioned taverns you can find unique varieties of leaf salads seasoned with olive oil and lemon, baked beans cooked in the oven (gigantes), stuffed tomatoes with rice (gemista), mature goat and sheep cheese, different types of pies with rustic pastry, baked oven bread and rusks.
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Αγαπήνης Οινομαγειρείο - Agapinis Tavern
Platia AgorasIf you make your way bring down to the Chania closed market, the “Agapinis” restaurant serves daily fresh stews, soups and traditional dishes.
And of course Crete is the absolute vegan/vegetarian paradise. In all aforementioned taverns you can find unique varieties of leaf salads seasoned with olive oil and lemon, baked beans cooked in the oven (gigantes), stuffed tomatoes with rice (gemista), mature goat and sheep cheese, different types of pies with rustic pastry, baked oven bread and rusks.
But Cretan cuisine is not only stews and grilled meat. The real Cretan experience lies in the Greek “tapas” dishes that are enjoyed with Cretan raki, the so-called “meze” dishes. At the village of Batolakos 18 km. from our apartments, the raki-tavern of “Kapileio” provides one of the most authentic
experiences of the kind.
And of course Crete is the absolute vegan/vegetarian paradise. In all aforementioned taverns you can find unique varieties of leaf salads seasoned with olive oil and lemon, baked beans cooked in the oven (gigantes), stuffed tomatoes with rice (gemista), mature goat and sheep cheese, different types of pies with rustic pastry, baked oven bread and rusks.
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Kapileio Tavern
But Cretan cuisine is not only stews and grilled meat. The real Cretan experience lies in the Greek “tapas” dishes that are enjoyed with Cretan raki, the so-called “meze” dishes. At the village of Batolakos 18 km. from our apartments, the raki-tavern of “Kapileio” provides one of the most authentic
experiences of the kind.
And of course Crete is the absolute vegan/vegetarian paradise. In all aforementioned taverns you can find unique varieties of leaf salads seasoned with olive oil and lemon, baked beans cooked in the oven (gigantes), stuffed tomatoes with rice (gemista), mature goat and sheep cheese, different types of pies with rustic pastry, baked oven bread and rusks.
For sea food and fresh fish, one of the best fish taverns is “Kyani Akti” at Kakives Village just 13 km. from the apartments. Ideal outdoor setting with tables by the seashore and fish caught daily by the local fishermen.
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Κυανή Ακτή
For sea food and fresh fish, one of the best fish taverns is “Kyani Akti” at Kakives Village just 13 km. from the apartments. Ideal outdoor setting with tables by the seashore and fish caught daily by the local fishermen.
Sites of Natural Beauty
77 km from our apartments, we have the lagoon of Elaphonisi which is actually an island separated from the southwest coast of Crete. With pink sand as thin as dust, the island is submerged by a shallow, warm lagoon and a sandbar under about one meter of water at most during high tide. It is an internationally classified nature reserve that has no shade, because beach chairs and umbrellas are not permitted. The island is a mile long, ending in weird towers of rock formed by wind and water. Its home to more than 100 rare plants including sea daffodils.
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Il-Plażża ta 'Elafonissi
77 km from our apartments, we have the lagoon of Elaphonisi which is actually an island separated from the southwest coast of Crete. With pink sand as thin as dust, the island is submerged by a shallow, warm lagoon and a sandbar under about one meter of water at most during high tide. It is an internationally classified nature reserve that has no shade, because beach chairs and umbrellas are not permitted. The island is a mile long, ending in weird towers of rock formed by wind and water. Its home to more than 100 rare plants including sea daffodils.
22 km. northeast of our apartments is to be found Stefanou beach at the position of Seitan Limania. Here are situated three parallel narrow coves, well protected from the waves. Stefanou beach has fine pebbles and sand, transferred there from the nearby quarry through the canyon Diplohahalo.
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Il-Plażża ta 'Seitan Limania
22 km. northeast of our apartments is to be found Stefanou beach at the position of Seitan Limania. Here are situated three parallel narrow coves, well protected from the waves. Stefanou beach has fine pebbles and sand, transferred there from the nearby quarry through the canyon Diplohahalo.
54 km. from our apartments lies the exotic beach of Falasarna, which has been awarded as the best beach of Crete and voted as one of the 10 best beaches in Europe. Falasarna spans a large area and consists of five consecutive beaches, with the two most central being the most favourite. The sand in Falasarna is whitish, making the water colour looking tropical.
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Il-Plażża Falassarna
54 km. from our apartments lies the exotic beach of Falasarna, which has been awarded as the best beach of Crete and voted as one of the 10 best beaches in Europe. Falasarna spans a large area and consists of five consecutive beaches, with the two most central being the most favourite. The sand in Falasarna is whitish, making the water colour looking tropical.
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Western Crete=What to do!
Western Crete is a thriving geographical area with a great variety of sites of natural beauty, archaeological monuments and unique culinary opportunities that can turn your stay in your most unforgettable holidays. In order to enrich your experience during your stay, we have collected all sites of interest that are located in close distance from our apartments. So you don’t have to look for anything! You just pick a choice and make your daily plan.
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Sea Food and Fresh Fish
For sea food and fresh fish, one of the best fish taverns is “Pirofani” at Blite Souda bay just 5 km. from the apartments. Ideal outdoor setting with tables by the seashore and fish caught daily by the local fishermen. Second choice would be the “Apostolis” tavern in the old port of Chania. In this case you can enjoy uncompromised quality of fresh fish and fish food as surrounded by the charming, historical surrounding of the Venetian port.
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Cretan traditional recipes and oven baked bread
For Cretan traditional recipes and oven baked bread, the tavern “Aetofolia” in the village Samonas-Apokoronou just 16 km from our apartments combines excellent taste with breath-taking views over the valley. For Cretan traditional cuisine in an idyllic scenery amongst streams and plane trees merged with traditional architecture, the village of Stilo-Apokoronou hosts the tavern “Pissas”.
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Pizza and Pasta
For the best Pizza and Pasta at Chania, the “L’ Angolo” pizzeria is located in downtown Chania.
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Vegan and Vegeterian in Cretan Cuisine
And of course Crete is the absolute vegan/vegetarian paradise. In all aforementioned taverns you can find unique varieties of leaf salads seasoned with olive oil and lemon, baked beans cooked in the oven (gigantes), stuffed tomatoes with rice (gemista), mature goat and sheep cheese, different types of pies with rustic pastry, baked oven bread and rusks.
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The Cretan "Tapas" Dishes
But Cretan cuisine is not only stews and grilled meat. The real Cretan experience lies in the Greek “tapas” dishes that are enjoyed with Cretan raki, the so-called “meze” dishes. At the village of Batolakos 18 km. from our apartments, the raki-tavern of “Kapileio” provides one of the most authentic experiences of the kind.
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Archaeological Sites
Crete is the centre of the Minoan culture, which is reported as the first European culture dating from 7.000 B.C. 136 km from our apartments lies Knossos, which is the largest preserved Minoan palatial centre. 125 km from us lies Phaistos, the most wealthy and powerful Minoan city in southern Crete.
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Museums
But in close vicinity to our apartments, there is equally an abundance of interesting sites that will make your stay exciting. Chania city is praised with three amazing museums: the archaeological, the byzantine and the Minoan’s world 3D museum.
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Archaeological Sites in close viccinity
Just 23 km. from us lies the Mycenean settlement of Kylindra at the village of Samonas Apokoronou.
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Archaeological Sites in close viccinity
70 km. from us are to be found the remains of two important Hellenistic cities Tarra and Yrtakina. The acropolis of Yrtakina is well preserved with its double walls and the sanctuary of semi-god Panas. The acropolis of Tarra preserves its walls too and a temple dedicated to Apollo.
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Archaeological Sites in close viccinity
Within the city of Chania, over the hill of Castelli, are to be found the remains of the proto-minoan settlement of Castelli, the earliest Minoan settlement of Europe. In the archaeological site you can see the rests from wealthy estates, humble houses, streets, shops, paved floors and storage places dating from the 3rd millennium B.C.
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Archaeological Walks in close viccinity
One of the most inspiring walks that you can have from our apartments is to the Minoan estate of Nerokouros. Paved floors, walls, remnants of the doors, bronze tools, weaponry and massive storage vessels are easily accessible, although they are all dating from 1700 B.C.
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Archaeological Sites in close viccinity
Within the city of Chania, over the hill of Castelli, are to be found the remains of the proto-minoan settlement of Castelli, the earliest Minoan settlement of Europe. In the archaeological site you can see the rests from wealthy estates, humble houses, streets, shops, paved floors and storage places dating from the 3rd millennium B.C.
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Archaeological Sites in close viccinity
Another exciting site to visit just 15 km. from us, is the shaft grave of Stylos at the village Stylos Apokoronou. The monumental grave preserves its chamber and entrance pathway almost intact as dating back in 1390 BC. A trip back in time.
A second shaft grave, that of Maleme, lies 24 km. from us. This too dates from 1390, but its much more impressive. It somehow reminds of the Mycenaean shaft graves with its monumental portal, the narrow pathway and the mystical, inner chamber with its conical apex. It was most convincingly the last residence of a local ruler.
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Archaeological Sites in close viccinity
The most important archaeological sites just 14 km. from our apartments are Aptera and Kydonia. The acropolis of Aptera preserves its walls almost in its entirety, although it dates from 1400 BC. The ancient city of Kydonia was to be found in the same place to the modern city of Chania. Today the biggest part of the ancient city is covered under the modern city, but at the hill of Castelli, the visitor can see the remains of the classical and roman phases of the city, when it was one of the most important port-cities of the Mediterranean.
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Archaeological Sites in close viccinity
56 km. from us is to be found the ancient city of Falasarna. You can combine your swimming in the famous Falasarna beach with a visit to one of the most important port-cities of the 4th century B.C. In the site the visitor will be amazed by the workshops, the ship docks, the fortressing walls, the castle with its two temples, the cisterns and the Hellenistic graveyard.