Guidebook for our village
Restaurants and Tavern
Kastri is a small village with beautiful gravel and sand beaches, which can be reached on foot. There are two mini-markets, a fish shop, a Cretan souvenir shop, as well as 5 taverns and 2 coffee shops.
Seli restaurant is one of the most interesting places to visit. Excellent food, a fantastic sea view to the south part of Crete and friendly hospitality service. I recommend this place for food and coffee.
6 locals recommend
SELI TAVERNA
Eparchiaki Odos Amira - ArvisSeli restaurant is one of the most interesting places to visit. Excellent food, a fantastic sea view to the south part of Crete and friendly hospitality service. I recommend this place for food and coffee.
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.
8 locals recommend
Nikitas
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.
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.
11 locals recommend
Taverna Kriti
ΚαστρίονThe 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.
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.
7 locals recommend
TavernaCafe Faros
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.
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.
9 locals recommend
Taverna Jimmys
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.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fantastic place to stay during the day. Excellent hospitality and friendly service for the customers. This store's best items are coffee, waffle, and club sandwich. However, is a must to drink cocktails at night.
11 locals recommend
Aeriko Cafe
Fantastic place to stay during the day. Excellent hospitality and friendly service for the customers. This store's best items are coffee, waffle, and club sandwich. However, is a must to drink cocktails at night.
Vagia Café
ΚαστρίονJust above the sea, you will find the relaxation you are looking for in summer. The careful aesthetics of our space, which has a strong element of wood combines simplicity with luxury and fully harmonizes with the amazing view of the South Cretan Sea and the natural beauty of the rock, thus offering unique moments of relaxation and tranquility to each visitor.
Cafe Paraiso
Just above the sea, you will find the relaxation you are looking for in summer. The careful aesthetics of our space, which has a strong element of wood combines simplicity with luxury and fully harmonizes with the amazing view of the South Cretan Sea and the natural beauty of the rock, thus offering unique moments of relaxation and tranquility to each visitor.
Sightseeing
Spinalonga is a small island located off the coast of Crete, Greece, in the Gulf of Elounda in the Lasithi regional unit. It is known for its history as a leper colony which operated from 1903 to 1957. The island was used as a place to isolate people suffering from leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, as it was believed that the disease was contagious. Spinalonga was chosen for this purpose because of its location and its natural fortifications. The island has a well-preserved Venetian fortress, which was built in the 16th century to protect the island from pirate attacks. Today, Spinalonga is a popular tourist destination, and visitors can take a boat tour to the island to explore the fortress and learn about its history.
129 locals recommend
Spinalonga
Spinalonga is a small island located off the coast of Crete, Greece, in the Gulf of Elounda in the Lasithi regional unit. It is known for its history as a leper colony which operated from 1903 to 1957. The island was used as a place to isolate people suffering from leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, as it was believed that the disease was contagious. Spinalonga was chosen for this purpose because of its location and its natural fortifications. The island has a well-preserved Venetian fortress, which was built in the 16th century to protect the island from pirate attacks. Today, Spinalonga is a popular tourist destination, and visitors can take a boat tour to the island to explore the fortress and learn about its history.
Knossos Palace is an ancient archaeological site located on the island of Crete, Greece. It is believed to have been the political and religious centre of the Minoan civilization, dating back to 2000-1400 BCE. The palace was a royal residence of the legendary King Minos, and was one of the most important palaces of the Minoan civilization. It features grand staircases, frescoes, and elaborate drainage systems. The palace is also famous for the legend of the Minotaur and the labyrinth. The palace complex was destroyed by an earthquake around 1450 BCE, but today it is open to visitors, providing an insight into the Minoan civilization and considered as one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece.
227 locals recommend
Minoan Palace of Knossos
8 ΦειδίουKnossos Palace is an ancient archaeological site located on the island of Crete, Greece. It is believed to have been the political and religious centre of the Minoan civilization, dating back to 2000-1400 BCE. The palace was a royal residence of the legendary King Minos, and was one of the most important palaces of the Minoan civilization. It features grand staircases, frescoes, and elaborate drainage systems. The palace is also famous for the legend of the Minotaur and the labyrinth. The palace complex was destroyed by an earthquake around 1450 BCE, but today it is open to visitors, providing an insight into the Minoan civilization and considered as one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece.
Entertainment & Activities
Chrissi Island, also known as "Golden Island," is a small uninhabited island located off the southern coast of Crete, Greece. It is known for its beautiful beaches, crystal-clear waters, and unique Mediterranean ecosystem. The island is home to a variety of rare plants and animals, including the Mediterranean seal and the loggerhead sea turtle. Visitors can enjoy swimming, snorkelling, sunbathing on the island's beaches, and exploring the island's natural beauty on hiking trails. The island is also famous for boat trips and excursions from nearby towns and villages.
17 locals recommend
CHRISSI ISLAND
10 Str. SamouilChrissi Island, also known as "Golden Island," is a small uninhabited island located off the southern coast of Crete, Greece. It is known for its beautiful beaches, crystal-clear waters, and unique Mediterranean ecosystem. The island is home to a variety of rare plants and animals, including the Mediterranean seal and the loggerhead sea turtle. Visitors can enjoy swimming, snorkelling, sunbathing on the island's beaches, and exploring the island's natural beauty on hiking trails. The island is also famous for boat trips and excursions from nearby towns and villages.
City/town information
Viannos is a village located in the south of the island of Crete in Greece. It is situated in the region of Iraklio and is known for its picturesque streets, traditional architecture and its proximity to the beaches of the south coast. The village is also known for its wine production and its annual wine festival. Viannos is a good starting point for exploring the surrounding area, which includes several small villages, ancient Minoan sites, and the famous Viannos Gorge. Viannos is a peaceful and tranquil village with a population of around 2000 inhabitants and a mix of traditional and modern lifestyles. It's an excellent place to experience authentic Crete, and it's the charming local culture.
Province of Viannos (Dimos Viannou)
Viannos is a village located in the south of the island of Crete in Greece. It is situated in the region of Iraklio and is known for its picturesque streets, traditional architecture and its proximity to the beaches of the south coast. The village is also known for its wine production and its annual wine festival. Viannos is a good starting point for exploring the surrounding area, which includes several small villages, ancient Minoan sites, and the famous Viannos Gorge. Viannos is a peaceful and tranquil village with a population of around 2000 inhabitants and a mix of traditional and modern lifestyles. It's an excellent place to experience authentic Crete, and it's the charming local culture.
super market
Supermarket faistos is a small store that sells various products such as food, toiletries, cigarettes, and other daily necessities in a village or rural area. It is generally a convenience store that is locally owned and operated, and provides a convenient shopping option for people living in the area. They may also have a small variety of fresh produce and meat. They typically have a smaller selection of products compared to larger supermarkets in urban areas.
10 locals recommend
Super Market Faistos
ΚαστρίονSupermarket faistos is a small store that sells various products such as food, toiletries, cigarettes, and other daily necessities in a village or rural area. It is generally a convenience store that is locally owned and operated, and provides a convenient shopping option for people living in the area. They may also have a small variety of fresh produce and meat. They typically have a smaller selection of products compared to larger supermarkets in urban areas.
Nature and Beaches
The beach of Listis is definitely one of the most beautiful in Crete. Every day it gathers many visitors to enjoy its crystal clear blue waters. What makes it stand out are the large rocks that protrude through the sea. The seabed is generally sandy, ideal for swimming and diving! Park your car in the parking lot above the beach and then follow the path to reach the beach.
22 locals recommend
Παραλία Ληστής
The beach of Listis is definitely one of the most beautiful in Crete. Every day it gathers many visitors to enjoy its crystal clear blue waters. What makes it stand out are the large rocks that protrude through the sea. The seabed is generally sandy, ideal for swimming and diving! Park your car in the parking lot above the beach and then follow the path to reach the beach.
Skouros beach is a beautiful beach next to the church of Agios Myronas. It has many fans who visit it every year fanatically. The shady tamarisk trees and the remarkable rock formations inside and outside the sea, make it one of the most beautiful beaches of the Municipality of Viannos. To the west, is the large rock called "Skouros" by the locals, which gave its name to the beach.
11 locals recommend
Skoúros
Skouros beach is a beautiful beach next to the church of Agios Myronas. It has many fans who visit it every year fanatically. The shady tamarisk trees and the remarkable rock formations inside and outside the sea, make it one of the most beautiful beaches of the Municipality of Viannos. To the west, is the large rock called "Skouros" by the locals, which gave its name to the beach.
Armenopetra is one of the most beautiful beaches in the wider area of Keratokampos. It took its name from the rock in the middle of the beach, looking like a sailing boat. It has fine pebbles, mixed with sand. The area retains its natural beauty.
Armenopetra, Greece
Armenopetra is one of the most beautiful beaches in the wider area of Keratokampos. It took its name from the rock in the middle of the beach, looking like a sailing boat. It has fine pebbles, mixed with sand. The area retains its natural beauty.