Guidebook for Pefki
Food Scene
Pefki
Taverna Piperia for traditional Cretan dishes just 20 meters from the house
In Pefki village visit the Klimataria kafeneion is a typical village cafe. Enjoy coffee or a shot of raki ("tsikoudia" in proper local terms) in cult atmosphere
Eparchiaki Odos Ierapetras - Sitias
Eparchiaki Odos Ierapetras - SitiasIn Pefki village visit the Klimataria kafeneion is a typical village cafe. Enjoy coffee or a shot of raki ("tsikoudia" in proper local terms) in cult atmosphere
Kaliotzina taverna by the sea. Beautiful views and delicious traditional "meze". Ask the locals for directions as there is no address
Koutsouras
Kaliotzina taverna by the sea. Beautiful views and delicious traditional "meze". Ask the locals for directions as there is no address
Parks & Nature
The only palm forest in Europe covers an area of approximately 250,000 square metres. There are different stories of how palm trees came to Crete. One version has it that Arab pirates came here in their ships, ate the dates they had brought with them and threw the stones on the ground. From these dates grew about 6,000 palm trees, of which 4,500 are still growing today. The second version has it that the forest was created in a similar manner by Phoenician sailors who colonised this part of Crete.
94 locals recommend
Vai Beach
Eparchiaki Odos Monis Toplous - VaiThe only palm forest in Europe covers an area of approximately 250,000 square metres. There are different stories of how palm trees came to Crete. One version has it that Arab pirates came here in their ships, ate the dates they had brought with them and threw the stones on the ground. From these dates grew about 6,000 palm trees, of which 4,500 are still growing today. The second version has it that the forest was created in a similar manner by Phoenician sailors who colonised this part of Crete.
Pefki Gorge
An easy trail passing through the gorge of Pekfi.
Vreiko Cave
Very nice cave. You need comfortable shoes and torches.
Palekastro
Beautiful golden beach and crystal clear waters
Diaskari beach
Chrissi or Gaidouronisi island. A must-visit magnificent islet with golden sand, turquoise waters and cedar trees. Take the boat from the harbor of Ierapetra and enjoy your day there.
8 locals recommend
Belegrina Beach
Chrissi or Gaidouronisi island. A must-visit magnificent islet with golden sand, turquoise waters and cedar trees. Take the boat from the harbor of Ierapetra and enjoy your day there.
Koufonissi is the ancient island of Lefki (“White”), so called because of its white rocks and sand, limestone being the dominant type of rock here. Ancient ruins cover the island and can be dated from the Minoan civilisation and the post-Byzantine era when some of the caves were used as chapels during Christian persecution by the Ottomans. Due to the wealth of archaeology the island has been described as "a little Dilos". Day trips are offered at Makrygialos harbour.
17 locals recommend
Koufonisi
Koufonissi is the ancient island of Lefki (“White”), so called because of its white rocks and sand, limestone being the dominant type of rock here. Ancient ruins cover the island and can be dated from the Minoan civilisation and the post-Byzantine era when some of the caves were used as chapels during Christian persecution by the Ottomans. Due to the wealth of archaeology the island has been described as "a little Dilos". Day trips are offered at Makrygialos harbour.
Sightseeing
A very nice Orthodox monastery with great Cretan architecture and beautiful icons which date back to the 15th century
61 locals recommend
Toplou Monastery
A very nice Orthodox monastery with great Cretan architecture and beautiful icons which date back to the 15th century
Kapsa Monastery
a male monastery with stunning views
Minoan Palace of Zakros
One of the three important palaces from the Minoan times
Kalés Fort
10 Str. SamouilKazarma Fortress
Arts & Culture
Pefki Folklore Museum
422 Epar.Od. Ierapetras - Sitias