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KRITI TAVERNA
The tavern "CRETE" is a family tavern with excellently cooked food, local meat and fresh fish from local fishermen. The tavern is located in the centre of the village of Kastri. In the tavern of "Mpritzolis", as the locals call it, you will get to know the Cretan hospitality and you will taste all the Cretan traditional delicacies gazing at the Libyan Sea.
JIMMYS TAVERNA
The tavern "TZIMIS" is a fish tavern located in the port of Kastri in southern Crete. Tzimis tavern is popular for the fresh fish that local fishermen catch every day. It is also built next to the port and is housed on a magnificent terrace. In addition to fresh fish, one can find quality meat and taste traditional Cretan dishes.
FAROS CAFE
FAROS is a great destination in the village of Kastri, as it combines swimming in the sea with refreshing coffee and quality meze. FAROS can satisfy even the most demanding customer as it offers an excellent menu for food while at the same time everyone can enjoy their coffee under the tamarisk trees gazing at the deep blue sea of Kastri.
NIKITAS TAVERNA
The tavern “O NIKITAS” is located in Keratokampos a small hamlet in southern Crete.The restaurant serves mostly seafood as the local fishermen supply fresh fish to this tavern every day. The mix of the tamarisk trees and the sea will make you feel free and relaxed.
AERIKO CAFE
During the summer, AERIKO is a popular spot for young people as it offers the customers a brunch menu and a great variety of coffees and cocktails. AERIKO is located In the Kastri village, and it has a unique ambience overlooking the sea and the moon.
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RESTAURANT SELI
The Seli restaurant is located at an altitude of 700 m and is built amphitheatrically on a natural "balcony" at the foot of Mount Dikti. It is located in a very privileged position, from which one can enjoy the endless view of the Libyan Sea, as well as see the southern slopes of Mount Dikti. Just 100 meters east of the restaurant, guests will find the monument to the victims of World War II.
Visitors get to know the amazing flavours of Cretan Cuisine from pure local ingredients and enjoy your coffee or drink, looking at the unique view of the endless blue of the Libyan Sea that magically extends in front of them.
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ARISMARI
Arismari is a small, traditionally decorated souvenir shop. Guests can buy from 100% virgin olive oil, honey and traditional Cretan products to jewellery, accessories and clothing. You can also find a wide variety of different species of rare Cretan herbs that you will hardly find elsewhere, but also a wide range of clay and wood constructions, either for decorative or residential use, as well as handmade leather sandals.
The traveler can find local traditional products of our area, so that when he returns he has a small memory of our place.