EAT

The Cretan diet is renowned worldwide and the Cretan cuisine as the most typical example of Mediterranean cuisine. Cretans, admittedly, have the highest longevity rate in the world and the lowest mortality rate from conditions such as cardiovascular diseases and cancer.  Furthermore, Ierapetra and the Greater Eastern region of Crete is the Agricultural center of this magnificent island and also a major supplier of fruits, vegetables and olive oil to Europe. You can be assured that the food is fresh, plentiful and of the highest quality.

With a culture so ancient and unique and soil/environment so bountiful and diverse, the dishes are unique and delicious.

Local dishes include

dolmadakia ( rice stuffed grape leaves/ zucchini flowers) , cheese pies , rabbit stew, goat , and snails, octopus, kalamari, fresh fish catch of the day, rooster, Omaties ( Pork intestines stuffed with rice and liver)  and dishes and salads that include locally grown vegetables like eggplant, tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, potatoes, and so many local cheeses , wild greens/weeds, and everything with the finest olive oil, local wild herbs (oregano, thyme , rosemary, caper etc), barley Rusks and fragrant lemons !

There are abundant restaurants to mention, but below are a selection for your consideration

within 20 min walking distance.