In a lush green valley of the Dikti mountain range, at an altitude of 750m, just 30 km from Ierapetra and 65 km from Heraklion, lies the Traditional Tavern “AFRODITI”. This is a place deeply connected to tradition and the philosophy of authentic Cretan cuisine. Beyond the culinary experience, visitors have the opportunity to immerse themselves in Cretan nature, as Afroditi is located in one of the most traditional and beautiful villages of Crete.
Kato Symi is a destination for thousands of visitors each year, as it is a place of great historical and archaeological significance.
From Kato Symi, you can visit Omalos of Viannos, a stunning location worth exploring. It is ideal for a day trip to the nearby mountains, gorges, and Cretan natural and historical sites. Here, you will experience the wild beauty of authentic Crete, far from any urban human activity. Various hiking trails start from this area, the most famous being:
- The trail from Kato Symi
- The trail from Kefalovrysi
- The trail leading to Afentis Christos
You can also visit the Byzantine church of Saint George from the 15th century in Ano Symi, which features remarkable frescoes painted by Manuel Fokas (1453), during the fall of Constantinople. Additionally, you can explore the Church of Panagia Galaktoktismeni and Nistikoktismeni.
Between these two churches, visitors can see the sanctuary of Hermes and Aphrodite, a Neopalatial (Middle Minoan III-B) sanctuary at Krya Vrysi, just a 5-minute walk from Afroditi Tavern.
All the above can be combined with a wonderful culinary experience at Afroditi Tavern. Every dish at Afroditi Tavern is prepared according to Cretan dietary traditions and consists exclusively of pure, organic products:
- Olive oil from our own organic production
- Honey from our own beehives
- Vegetables grown in our fields
- Meat sourced from local organic livestock, from free-range animals grazing on the slopes of Dikti
- Dairy products from the region
All our dishes are prepared using old, traditional Cretan village recipes, while all the products we use (oil, wine, raki, etc.) are produced using natural methods
See more : http://www.aphrodite-tavern.gr/
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