Perched just over the spectacular drop of Samaria Gorge, with eagles occasionally circling outside its wraparound windows, this cosy restaurant dishes up classic Cretan and Greek meals, and offers the last chance to use indoor plumbing before you set off to hike the gorge. The owners also have a cafe (open 7am to 1pm) at the gorge entrance.
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Samaria Gorge
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