Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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ly fu
rnished and come with a/c, fridge and TV. March-
Nov.
€45
George Villas
T
28430 23739.
George has spacious a/c
studios in a lovely stone building with mature gardens, in a
quiet spot at the back of the village (600m behind the
archeological site, along a driveable track). Rooms com
e wit
h
kitchenette, terrace and views over the bay. April-Oct.
€60
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Zakros Palace Apartments
T
28430 29550,
W
katozakros-apts.gr.
An attractive option on the hill,
with superb views; all balconies overlook both the bay and
gorge, rooms and st
udio
s are all a/c with large terraces, TV
and kitchen corner.
€50
XERÓKAMBOS
Asteras
T
28430 26787.
Set in their own garden,
above the olive groves, these modern a/c studio rooms
and apartments all come
with
kitchenette, fridge and
good sea views. April-Oct.
€45
Liviko View
T
28430 27001,
W
livikoview.gr.
These
excellent rooms (and taverna below) are run by a couple of
Greek-Australians. Rooms come with a/c and balcony sea
view, and there are some more expensive apartments
slee
ping up to four. Internet access available. April-Oct.
€35
EATING AND DRINKING
When it comes to eating, there are plenty of tavernas in the area. With the exception of Palékastro, there are few, if any,
bars in these quiet villages.
7
traditional Greek food and home-cooked pizza on a small
road-side terrace overlooking the valley, with great views.
Daily noon-1am.
Xyloporto
Next to the petrol station.
A good place for
coffee, breakfast or a snack. If you need to check email
there's internet and wi-fi.
Daily 8am-midnight.
PALÉKASTRO
Hellas Hotel Taverna
On the main square
T
28430
61240.
A good traditional taverna on the terrace beneath
the hotel, in the heart of the village, serving Greek and
Cretan dishes.
April-Oct daily 10am-late.
Mythos
On the main square
T
28430 61243.
This
popular family-run taverna serves good traditional food,
with meat, fish and plenty of vegetarian options. Friendly
service and economical prices.
Daily 10am-late.
Taverna Vaios
Angáthia
T
28430 61043.
Up the hill from
the bridge leading into the village, on the right. Makes a good
lunch stop; their home-cooked food and charcoal-grilled
meats (from €5.50) are served on a large roadside terrace in
this quiet village.
May-Oct daily lunch & dinner.
To Botsalo
Kouremenos beach.
Cretan dishes, fish and
grills served on a large pleasant terrace facing the sea and
shaded by tamarisk trees.
May-Oct daily lunch & dinner.
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Xiona Taverna
Hióna beach
T
28430 61228.
A great
spot at the northern end of the beach; fresh fish and seafood
(try the kalamari €7) are served on a shady terrace perched on
the rocks above the sea.
May-Oct daily lunch & dinner.
KÁTO ZÁKROS
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Akrogiali
On the beachfront
T
28430
26893.
With
a large shady terrace by the water's edge, this relaxed
taverna serves good fish, seafood and charcoal-grill meats
(€6). The friendly owner, Nikos, also acts as an agent for
many room options nearby.
March-Nov daily 9am-late.
XERÓKAMBOS
Akrogiali
On the beachfront, at the south end.
This
taverna serves up fresh fish, seafood, salads and Cretan
dishes on a large terrace set back from the beach with good
sea views.
April-Oct daily lunch & dinner.
Liviko View
Below the apartments of the same name
(see above).
The cooking here, with organic ingredients
grown on the family farm, is recommended and there is a
wonderful terrace. Vegetarian dishes from €4.
April-Oct
daily lunch & dinner.
ÁNO
ZÁKROS
Napoleon
T
28430 93252.
This taverna serves
Ierápetra and the southeast coast
The main road across the island from Sitía to the south coast runs between the east and
west ranges of the
Sitía mountains
. One of the first places it hits on the south coast is
the sprawling resort of
Makryialós
, but from here to the bustling town and resort of
Ierápetra
there's little reason to stop; the few beaches are rocky and the coastal plain
submerged under ranks of polythene-covered greenhouses. A more tranquil hideaway
lies just west of Ierápetra, the charming resort of
Mýrtos
.
Ierápetra
IERÁPETRA
itself is a bustling modern supply centre for the region's farmers, but despite
an ongoing modernization programme, which has cleaned up the centre and revamped
