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In-Depth Information
I Kalitexnes
GREEK, ARABIC $
( 28430 28547; Kyprou 26; mains €5-9; closed Sun; )
There's no fixed menu at this
quirky little place, but instead you decide how to fill your tummy after taking a peek into
the big pots in the open kitchen. No matter what it is, it'll be fresh, delicious and organic.
With one day's notice, the Egyptian owner can also whip up authentic couscous with
lamb or chicken.
Napoleon
CRETAN $$$
( 28420 22410; Stratigou Samouil 26; mains €6-12; )
At the southern end of the water-
front, this is one of the oldest and most popular establishments in town. A mixed fish
plate is a good choice, as is
kakavia
(fish soup). Good selection of meatless fare as well.
Veterano
CAFE
(
28420 26136; Plateia Eleftherias;
7.30am-11.30pm;
)
Incredible cakes, baklava and
ice cream.
Ntoukiani
BAR
(Ethnikis Antistaseos 19; 8pm-late; )
Ierapetra has a long tradition of
rakadika
, relaxed
evening hang-outs where a carafe of
raki
or wine comes with half a dozen or more tasty
tidbits, making it a good-value slow dining experience. This place has an especially au-
thentic vibe and excellent traditional music.
Odeion
CAFE, BAR
(Lasthenous 18; 7pm-late; )
The sprawling courtyard garden of this neoclassical villa
is always abuzz with the sounds of clinking glasses and animated conversation. Pick
from a selection of mezedhes to go with your wine.
Information
Look for banks and ATMs around Plateia Eleftherias and along Lasthenous. The
post of-
fice
(Giannakou 1;
7.30am-2pm)
is a few steps west of Plateia Venizelou.
Getting There & Away
The bus station is on Lasthenous, just north of Plateia Plastira (Plastira Sq). Check the
Bus Services from Ierapetra
