Crete (GR)
Amazing service, amazing view, great dishes – but not easy to reach: Restaurant Cremnos (3. May 2026)
Did you know that there are hotels with a “Michelin key”, i.e., something like a Michelin star, but for hotels? Well, I didn’t and just learned about this (apparently since 2024). And the ACRO Suites has a Michelin key and the Restaurant Cremnos is their restaurant. So, the restaurant doesn’t have a Michelin star, but […]
A lovely hippie place with a great view onto the sea and superb dishes: Restaurant Plaka (3. May 2026)
If you’re into hippie cities, then Matala is your place to go to on Crete. It’s quite interesting as you can visit the caves in which they apparently have lived (how??) – bring good shoes, though. Given after all that climbing in semi-optimal shoes (as it wasn’t expected) we were a little hungry, we decided […]
A place with an amazing atmosphere by the sea and delicious dishes: Restaurant CAVO Rethymnon (2. May 2026)
It ain’t easy to find, but it’s worth looking for it – the CAVO Rethymnon is definitely a place where parties are going wild in summer. Off season, that is of course much quieter and, hence, quite lovely. We went for the “grilled sun-dried octopus (grilled sun-dried octopus, chickpea dip, lemon-olive oil dressing, tahini)” (EUR […]
Traditional Greek food where you wouldn’t expect it: Restaurant Botanical Garden of Crete (2. May 2026)
There is a Botanical Garden of Crete, which is a bit remote, so, it takes you quite a while to get there. That being said, it’s worth the drive as the garden is quite lovely already in the beginning of May, so, I can only imagine how it is once everything is in full bloom. […]
A decent breakfast selection without offering anything extraordinary: Restaurant Raeti @ Alai, Crete, a Tribute Portfolio Resort (2. May 2026)
I’m a bit torn about the experience at the Raeti in the Alai, Crete, a Tribute Portfolio Resort. There is a decent selection of everything – ranging from cereals … … to fruit and yogurts … … to cheese and cold cuts … … as well as fresh fruit, honey comb, honey, and white chocolate […]
A nice place, but not suited for rainy evenings: Restaurant Avra – Creating Feelings (1. May 2026)
Since we didn’t want to travel too far given it was pouring, the Avra was the location of choice. And with a 4.9 online, it didn’t seem wrong to try it. And, it wasn’t. I went for the “crispy moussaka croquettes (moussaka croquettes, beef ragout, green apple, tomato paste & Gruyère souffles)” (EUR 11.80) as […]
Delicious ice cream offering interesting flavors: Gelateria Francesco Handmade Premium Gelato & Pastry (1. May 2026)
If you’re on Crete, you definitely need to stop for an ice cream at least once, so, it was time to stop. I went for the “fior di latte & lemon cake” (EUR 8.00) as flavors, and I must admit that they were both excellent. Especially, the lemon cake was something of its own I […]
Simple, yet enjoyable with a view right onto the sea: Restaurant Kyma Beach (1. May 2026)
Given, the first day was perfect to sleep in, we missed breakfast, so, it was time to find something else to eat in the vicinity of the hotel, and so, we ended up in the Kyma Beach. I went for the “gyros plate” (EUR 13.00), which was much larger than I had anticipated, but it […]
