Guidebook for Livadas
Food Scene
Polifimos
73009 Ioannis MarnelakisGreat meat and vegetarian options. Elevated and roofless with a calm atmosphere.
Rebetiko Taverna
Atmospheric, with homemade style dishes.
Galini
Fresh fish and greek homemade-style dishes
Roxana
Quick food supplies for the beach or hiking.
Ilias Grill and Coffee
PapaderouGreek Pita Gyros!!!
Drinks & Nightlife
Fortuna
Papaderou Bar-pub that is open until late.
Lotos Music Cafe / Bar
TsouriDrinks, ice-creams and snacks.
Parks & Nature
4-5 hours narrow Gorge. Starts from Agia Eirini and ends at the base of Livadas Mountain 5 km from our place.
26 abantu bendawo batusa
Agia Irini Gorge
4-5 hours narrow Gorge. Starts from Agia Eirini and ends at the base of Livadas Mountain 5 km from our place.
The famous Gorge. Starts from Omalos location and ends in a port close to Sougia. From there you can get a ferry to Sougia.
517 abantu bendawo batusa
Samaria Gorge
The famous Gorge. Starts from Omalos location and ends in a port close to Sougia. From there you can get a ferry to Sougia.
Sougia
The closest beach and the most popular village of the area
Elafonisi
Ranked as one of the best beaches of the world. A must go.
Lissos gorge
Nice hiking trail that ends to the sea.
Koustogerako
Village with hiking trails
cave of Polyphemus
Nice hiking trail that ends to a cave with some stunning sea views on the way.
Kedrodasos Beach
South facing beach with cedars.
Essentials
"Kirkos", his wife and their children run this mini-market family business. You can find essentials, fruits, vegetables, dry food and beach supplies.
Pelican Supermarket
"Kirkos", his wife and their children run this mini-market family business. You can find essentials, fruits, vegetables, dry food and beach supplies.
Shopping
Aíolos
Souvenirs and handmade jewelry.
Buy local cheese "Graviera", honey, raki and olive oil. Everything coming from this area and 100% pure.
Epanochori
Buy local cheese "Graviera", honey, raki and olive oil. Everything coming from this area and 100% pure.
Everything Else
Palaiochora
Popular beach with taverns and strolling areas.
Kandanos
Biggest village of the area with healthcare center.
Hora Sfakion
Famous seaside village.
Iconic village inside the mountains. Lower temperature and excellent cretan food offered by true traditional "non-touristic" locals.
74 abantu bendawo batusa
Theriso
Iconic village inside the mountains. Lower temperature and excellent cretan food offered by true traditional "non-touristic" locals.
Famous exotic beach. Make sure there is no wind coming from the west.
369 abantu bendawo batusa
Phalasarna
Famous exotic beach. Make sure there is no wind coming from the west.
Mesogiako Restaurant
32 Chatzimichali NtalianiExcellent Greek Tapas
To Pigadi Tou Tourkou
1 SarpakiSpicy Turkish cuisine
Stavros Beach
The beach that "Zorbas" movie was shot. Great for kids.
Iconic beach, just google for it. You will need a boat to get there. Alternatively you can go by car but you have to go down (and up) the mountain.
515 abantu bendawo batusa
Isitsha saseBalos
Iconic beach, just google for it. You will need a boat to get there. Alternatively you can go by car but you have to go down (and up) the mountain.
Sinagogi Bar
Parodos KondilakiCafe/bar inside a traditional house with no roof.
Delizia Gelato Italiano
13 ChalidonGood quality gelato.
Ρούμελη ψητοπωλείο
Platia EleftheriasGreat souvlaki!
Getting Around
Book a taxi. You can also can also call the driver "Giorgos" to pick you up, his number is +30 6972 370 480.
Stathmos Taxi
Book a taxi. You can also can also call the driver "Giorgos" to pick you up, his number is +30 6972 370 480.