Tzitzikas

Hania Province


In the village of Armenoi, south of the ruins at Aptera, seek out Tzitzikas for a fresh Cretan meal or a coffee on the edge of a river, under lush, shading trees, with horses and goats grazing nearby. The focus is on all things organic, from sausage to salad.


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