Kritsa

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Kritsa
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“Kritsa is one of the oldest and most picturesque villages in Crete, Greece, built amphitheatrically on a rock hill, named Kastellos, surrounded by olive groves, at an altitude of 375 m. It is part of the municipality of Agios Nikolaos. During the Middle Ages, it was thought to be the largest…”
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The GuardianJul 6

Crete treats: a chef’s tour of her favourite Greek island

The island has a culinary tradition as old as its ancient olive trees. Our writer savours its family-run tavernas, village bakeries and local produce As someone with Cypriot roots and distant Greek heritage, I’m often asked the question: which is the best island? People lean in, expecting a secret – some tiny, untouched haven, known only to locals. My answer is always the same: Crete. With its…

Quaint village with shops and cafes

16 things in this story
  • SitiaPlaceThe town has 11,166 inhabitants and the municipality has 20,438 (2021).
  • LassithiNeighborhoodEastern corner of Crete, known for produce
  • Almyros beachSightWide, sandy beach with clear shallow waters
  • Agios NikolaosNeighborhoodPretty harbour town
  • KarnagioRestaurantWaterfront taverna in Agios Nikolaos
  • EvotryNeighborhoodRoadside bakery with day's best bakes
  • MochlosNeighborhoodPeaceful fishing village steeped in Minoan history
  • Ta KochiliaRestaurantWaterfront taverna in Mochlos
  • MinoanPlaceKnown for its monumental architecture and energetic art, it is often regarded as the first civilization in Europe.
  • Nektaria’s KitchenPlaceOpen-air cookery school in the hills
  • KritsaNeighborhoodQuaint village with shops and cafes
  • MourelloPlaceFamily-owned olive oil tasting experience
  • XatheriRestaurantDestination restaurant in Kroustas village
  • KroustasNeighborhoodVillage at 520m above sea level
  • Sand SuitesHotel
  • DimitriPlace
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