Kroustas

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“Kroustas is a village close to Agios Nikolaos on the island of Crete, Greece. It is located on a hill 520 m above the sea level. In the year 2021 the village had 415 inhabitants.”
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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…

Village at 520m above sea level

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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