Eating out

ANATOLI / INSIDE THE VILLAGE

Manolis Tavern

On the main road towards Kalamafka, east end of the village tel: 28420 41170. More info and images are coming soon...

ROUND AND ABOUT ANATOLI

Kalliotzina Tavern

If you are planning to swim in one of the numerous gulfs or beaches of the east coast of Ierapetra, or to visit Sitia and the surrounding areas, the Koliotzina tavern is a great choice with excellent sea and Cretan cuisine.

Psaropoula Tavern

East of Ierapetra (close by Gallini Beach and Kakkos Bay Hotel). This taverns marks the end of the Long Beach of Ierapetra and right next to Kakos Bay Hotel and Gallini Beach. There is a street sign pointing right turn to the tavern. You enter a narrow alley and at 20m you park. To your left lies the Psaropoula tavern, with excellent sea food and in front of you the Long sandy Beach.

Methoxi Vai Tavern

After swimming in Vai beach enjoy lunch at this beautiful tavern on the road Vai - Paleakastro.

Agia Paraskevi Tavern

Between villages of Malles and Christos. A picturesque tavern for dining, amidst waters and trees, is located west of Anatoli. Pass the village of Malles and follow the upper branch of the junction. After several km you pass a narrow bridge over a water stream and right after a small stone building to the left and steps to the right mark the location of the tavern. Very good inexpensive food.

Pelagos Restaurant

Sophisticated food and restaurant on the Long Beach (expensive but very original food)

Alatsi tavern

Beginning of the Long Beach. Fantastic tavern with great salads and seafood, swim in front

Village of Vassiliki

The village tavern, very good local food with great views to Mirabello Gulf

RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS IN IERAPETRA

All 4 restaurants are located on the coastal front of Ierapetra and offer certified Cretan food

NAPOLEON

An authentic, local Cretan cuisine, restaurant located on the old Port with the ancient fortress

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Closed on Sundays

napoleon-restaurant — Napoleon Restaurant in Ierapetra

GORGONA

On the seafront of the Old Port.

Excellent sea food and fish dishes.

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gorgona restaurant — Gorgona Restaurant in Ierapetra

KLEIO RESTAURANT

On the coastal, eastern part of the city.

A very nice restaurant with exquisite Mediterranean food, mixed with local recipes and products.

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kleio-restaurant — Kleio Restaurant in Ierapetra

VIRA POTZI

creative menu of Mediterranean Cuisine, highly recommended

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vira-potzi-restaurant — Vira Potzi Restaurant in Ierapetra

ODEION

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MPAKALOGATOS

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CASABLANCA

Exquisite food plates for brunch, dinner and deserts

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casablanca-restaurant — Casablanca Restaurant in Ierapetra

RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS IN AGIOS NIKOLAOS

On daily excursions to monuments and sites in and around Agios Nicolaos there are a lot of good restaurants, especially around the famous lake of the city. Here are some suggestions by the locals:

HERAKLION CITY TAVERNS

Archaeological site of KNOSSOS is a great place to visit and a tour at the Archaeological Museum at the city center of Heraklion will conclude your acquaintance with the Minoan civilization. Finnish up this day with a great dinner at this coastal tavern, right down the road of the Archaeological Museum.

LIGO KRASSI LIGO THALASSA / https://www.ligokrasiligothalassa.gr/en