Surroundings & Leisure
Beaches around Kavousi
Tholos Beach
The beach is visible from the house. Relaxed atmosphere and nice bars.
Pachia Ammos Beach
Beautiful scenery, turquoise water and good tavernas along the quiet beach.
Istron Bay
A bay in a holiday resort with many tavernas – especially fantastic in the off-season!
Voulisma beach
Fine white sandy beach with clear water. Ideal for swimming and building sandcastles.
Restaurants & Taverns
Taverna Ntakos (Kavousi)
Our absolute favorite pub in the village, run by two brothers. Warm, authentic – you immediately feel welcome. The food is always fresh and simply excellent.
Taverne Panorama
Tavern with breathtaking views, very traditional menu
Taverna Natural
traditional Greek taverna
Khora Coffee & Bakery
One of the best coffee shops with delicious Greek pastries
Arpon – Beach bar and restaurant
Modern Greek and international cuisine
There is Kochília (Mochlos)
Wonderful fish tavern right on the water in the picturesque fishing village of Mochlos – a fantastic location!
Valeria Pizza & Pasta (Istron)
Small, charming pizzeria run by an Italian woman. Pasta and pizza – a dream!
Macrame (Istra)
A modern, high-quality restaurant with a stylish ambiance and outstanding cuisine – including sushi. Book online in advance!
Excursion destinations
The oldest olive tree
… is located in Kavousi – absolutely worth seeing!
Mochlos
A small, charming fishing village with tavernas, bars, and breathtaking sea views. Even the journey there is an experience.
Agios Nikolaos
Beautiful coastal town with shops, cafes and cozy alleyways – perfect for a day trip.
Myrtles
A quaint little village by the sea – with narrow lanes, traditional houses and great taverns.
Heraklion
The capital of Crete. Ideal for a day of shopping or a stroll through the city with its many cafes, restaurants, and boutiques.
Food & Co.
Supermarket
Well-stocked supermarket in the center of Kavousi
Bakery and confectionery Kritika Edesmata
Excellent Cretan pastries and good coffee!
Fancy a Greek cooking class?
Cooking workshops at Nektaria
Just a few minutes from our holiday villa, near the charming village of Kavousi, is Nektaria's Kitchen. Here, you can experience and learn about authentic Cretan cuisine firsthand. Nektaria has created an inviting outdoor space with a sea view where she shares her passion for traditional Cretan cuisine. With great attention to detail and her personal stories, she imparts the simple secrets of the Mediterranean diet.
Workshops & Tastings
- Vegetarian delicacies
- Traditional meat dishes
- Fish specialties
- Cretan breakfast
- Olive oil tasting & tour
- Local wine tasting
The workshops last approximately four hours each and are held in small groups (4–8 people for private classes, 9–25 people for regular workshops). Each experience combines practical cooking instructions with stories, flavors, and colors of Crete.
Booking made easy:
You can book the workshops either directly with Nektaria or conveniently through the owners of our holiday villa. This way, we can organize everything for you and guarantee you an unforgettable culinary experience.
Immerse yourself in the flavors of Crete, discover the secrets of the island's cuisine, and enjoy unforgettable moments full of taste, tradition, and joie de vivre.
Visit Nektaria's websites for more information
Crete's coast from the water
Boat tour from Kavousi
Our friends in Kavousi offer our guests a four-hour boat tour along the beautiful Cretan coast.
The trip starts and ends at Tholos Beach and takes you to impressive places that are hardly accessible from land - including hidden coves, crystal clear waters and quiet places to swim or simply enjoy the view.
Experience the island from a new perspective, feel the sun, the sea and the serenity of Crete.
If you are interested in the boat tour, just contact us– we will be happy to put you in touch and help you organize it.
