Nikolas’s guidebook
Food Scene
local taverns and restaurants you should definitely visit!
Robinson Taverna
excellent food and sea view
Kaliotzína
Eparchiaki Odos Koutsouras-Stavrochoriouexcellent food local cretan cuisine by the sea
Tavern Oasis
local cretan food baked in wood oven right next to Isalo. can also serve take away
a young couple cooking and serving the most delicious and tasty local recipes.
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Kapilión
a young couple cooking and serving the most delicious and tasty local recipes.
one of the most famous taverns in Makrigialos, serving delicious local cretan recipes, meat and fresh fish.
The Olive Tree - Elia
21 Eparchiaki Odos Ierapetras - Sitiasone of the most famous taverns in Makrigialos, serving delicious local cretan recipes, meat and fresh fish.
Boggi Cafe and Appartments
Fantastic food in reasonable prices right in front of the seashore.
Mainly serves seafood tavern and offers excellent service and delicious local dish varieties as well as sunbeds for hire.
Diaskari Taverna
LagkadaMainly serves seafood tavern and offers excellent service and delicious local dish varieties as well as sunbeds for hire.
nearest town
the nearest port and airport to Isalo villa, with a medieval castle hanging over the town, taverns and cafes, on your way to Vai finikodasos (palms forest)
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Sitia
the nearest port and airport to Isalo villa, with a medieval castle hanging over the town, taverns and cafes, on your way to Vai finikodasos (palms forest)
a very lively small city only 30 kms away from Isalo villa, where you can find taverns and cafes, or take the boat to Chrisi island (gaidouronisi).
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Ierapetra
a very lively small city only 30 kms away from Isalo villa, where you can find taverns and cafes, or take the boat to Chrisi island (gaidouronisi).
Sightseeing
Kapsa Monastery
a historical religious monument
An amazing virgin island with untouched natural beauty which is right opposite Isalo villa (view from the arch window). the trips to the island are organized almost daily during the summer period from Makrigialos town. The island offers stunning sandy beaches and beautiful hiking trails.
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Koufonisi
An amazing virgin island with untouched natural beauty which is right opposite Isalo villa (view from the arch window). the trips to the island are organized almost daily during the summer period from Makrigialos town. The island offers stunning sandy beaches and beautiful hiking trails.
Voila Monument: a historic monument of the area, only 40 minutes drive, where you will walk between the ruins of a byzantine palace.
Chandras
Voila Monument: a historic monument of the area, only 40 minutes drive, where you will walk between the ruins of a byzantine palace.
If you’re planning a trip to Vai beach, then you should pay a visit to one of Crete’s most important monasteries.
Moni Toplou Winery And Wine Tasting Room
Ιερά Μονή ΤοπλούIf you’re planning a trip to Vai beach, then you should pay a visit to one of Crete’s most important monasteries.
beaches
the most spectacular sandy beach with crystal clear water all year long. there is also a beach bar in summer.
Dragon's Beach (Ammoudi)
the most spectacular sandy beach with crystal clear water all year long. there is also a beach bar in summer.
excellent sandy beach only 5 kms from Isalo villa, you should visit only when not windy.
Votsalaki beach
Eparchiaki Odos Chandra - Perivolakionexcellent sandy beach only 5 kms from Isalo villa, you should visit only when not windy.
5 minutes walk to this beach with the famous cave for natural shade. be careful of the rocks clinging above your head.
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Stáousa
5 minutes walk to this beach with the famous cave for natural shade. be careful of the rocks clinging above your head.
Hiking
an awesome experience for the brave and adventurous travelers. 2-3 hours walking from Pervolakia village to Moni Kapsa.
Perivolakia Gorge
an awesome experience for the brave and adventurous travelers. 2-3 hours walking from Pervolakia village to Moni Kapsa.
fantastic hiking in the Richtis gorge route that leads to a magnifent waterfall in which you can swim during the summer months! the distance from Sitia to where you park your car to hike is only 30 minutes.
Richti Waterfall
fantastic hiking in the Richtis gorge route that leads to a magnifent waterfall in which you can swim during the summer months! the distance from Sitia to where you park your car to hike is only 30 minutes.
Conseils aux voyageurs
Manières d'économiser
open market (fruits & vegetables)
Buy your fresh produced locally fruits and vegetables every Friday morning in Makrigialos