Guidebook for Gavalohori
Food Scene
Famous for her authentic delicious local cuisine, we recommend Monica's be booked in advance, especially at weekends. Has live music some evenings too!
Do try Nico's Grill House on the corner of the square too, he's got a secret avli (walled garden) and will enjoy a glass of raki with you.
100m from the square towards Agios Pavlos is the traditional taverna of Aposperitis, well worth a visit too for their budget friendly authentic menu under the trees and a play area for children!
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Gavalianos Kafenes Monica's Tavern
277 Epar.Od. Almirou-KsiroterniFamous for her authentic delicious local cuisine, we recommend Monica's be booked in advance, especially at weekends. Has live music some evenings too!
Do try Nico's Grill House on the corner of the square too, he's got a secret avli (walled garden) and will enjoy a glass of raki with you.
100m from the square towards Agios Pavlos is the traditional taverna of Aposperitis, well worth a visit too for their budget friendly authentic menu under the trees and a play area for children!
Set in an almost secret cobbled stone plateia 50m from the centre of Gavalochori is Arismari, with a wide menu of both meat and fish choices, as well as vegetarian options. Sit out under the stars and breathe in the heady atmosphere! Has live music some evenings too!
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Arismarí
28 Epar.Od. Galochoriou-Agiou PavlouSet in an almost secret cobbled stone plateia 50m from the centre of Gavalochori is Arismari, with a wide menu of both meat and fish choices, as well as vegetarian options. Sit out under the stars and breathe in the heady atmosphere! Has live music some evenings too!
Drinks & Nightlife
Cocktails very good, great vibes.
For early evening do try the Cantina at the far (right hand side) of Almyrida beach for a cold drink and people watching. Hosted by the friendly and helpful Katerina.
Nikitas Place
14 Epar.Od. Kalivon-KefalasCocktails very good, great vibes.
For early evening do try the Cantina at the far (right hand side) of Almyrida beach for a cold drink and people watching. Hosted by the friendly and helpful Katerina.
Sightseeing
Wonderful Venetian harbour surrounded by kafeneions, tavernas, nearby quaint alleyways with great selection of boutique and craft shops and ancient architecture gives you a real sense of how life was in ancient Crete. Look out also for leather street for quality bags/belts at very reasonable prices.
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Chania
Wonderful Venetian harbour surrounded by kafeneions, tavernas, nearby quaint alleyways with great selection of boutique and craft shops and ancient architecture gives you a real sense of how life was in ancient Crete. Look out also for leather street for quality bags/belts at very reasonable prices.
Close to Megalo-horafia on the National road towards Chania, drive up to the ancient Aptera and view the magnificent Cisternas excavations and restorations.
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Aptera, Ottoman Fortress
Close to Megalo-horafia on the National road towards Chania, drive up to the ancient Aptera and view the magnificent Cisternas excavations and restorations.
Parks & Nature
The iconic hike in Western Crete, but also try some of the others too, like Diktamos.
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Samaria Gorge
The iconic hike in Western Crete, but also try some of the others too, like Diktamos.
Getting Around
Autoclub
They have offices also in Almyrida. Flisvos is also good to get a second price.
Arts & Culture
Museum of Ancient Shipbuilding
Maritime Museum of Crete
14-16 DefkalionosShopping
Unique place to visit to see how glass items are made locally and items also for sale.
Tzompanakis Blown Glass-Τζομπανάκης Εργοστάσιο Φυσητου Γυαλιού και Ανακύκλωσης
Unique place to visit to see how glass items are made locally and items also for sale.
Nearest large supermarket is on the edge of Kalives
https://goo.gl/maps/EfQDvjCsgnB2 about 20 mins drive from the house. Pse ignore the Airbnb location reference... the google link above is the right one.
There are several medium sized supermarkets in Almyrida less than 10 mins drive from the house.
There are two mini-markets and bakery in Gavalochori village which are walking distance. They have a surprisingly good selection so please do try them too.!
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Σούπερ μάρκετ SYNKA
156 Anagnostou GogoniNearest large supermarket is on the edge of Kalives
https://goo.gl/maps/EfQDvjCsgnB2 about 20 mins drive from the house. Pse ignore the Airbnb location reference... the google link above is the right one.
There are several medium sized supermarkets in Almyrida less than 10 mins drive from the house.
There are two mini-markets and bakery in Gavalochori village which are walking distance. They have a surprisingly good selection so please do try them too.!