Gastronomy Guide

Sfakiani pita

This is a unique type of flatbread from the region of Sfakia. It’s not your typical pita; it’s filled with a sweet cheese mixture and then fried in olive oil. Often, it’s drizzled with honey and sprinkled with sesame seeds before serving.

Lamb with Stamnagathi

A typical dish featuring slow-cooked lamb paired with stamnagathi, a wild Cretan green that has a slightly bitter taste. The lamb is marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, and local herbs before being roasted or stewed, offering a tender and flavorful meat…

Kalitsounia (Καλιτσούνια)

These are small cheese or herb pies that can be either sweet or savory, depending on the filling. The savory versions are typically filled with cheese (such as mizithra), wild greens, or a mixture of both, seasoned with herbs like mint or dill.

Dakos (Ντάκος)

This is a simple yet flavorful dish often served as a starter or a light meal. It consists of a dried barley rusk soaked in olive oil and topped with grated fresh tomato, crumbled feta or mizithra cheese, oregano, and olives.