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Kotsifou Gorge above Plakias in Crete

The spectacular gorge of Kotsifou is located between the villages of Sellia and Kanavos, above Plakias in southern Crete, not far from Rethymno. Driving by car through the gorge is a must if you are in the neighbourhood. At one part, two of the cliffs meets in the middle of the road, and it looks like they are kissing each other.

The road that goes through the Kotsifou gorge in Crete.

The road that leads through the Kotsifou Gorge.

Kotsifou gorge near Plakias in southern Crete.

The gorge of Kotsifou with the kissing cliffs near Plakias in southern Crete.

Taverna Iliomanolis in the small village of Kanevos near Plakias in southern Crete.

Taverna Iliomanolis.

Near the gorge is a small village called Kanevos. There is one of Crete's best restaurants: Taverna Iliomanolis.There is no menu, you enter the kitchen and see what is available for the day. And I can promise that there is a lot to choose from. One gets completely dizzy of all goodies.

Restaurant Iliomanolis in the small village of Kanevos near Plakias in southern Crete.

Taverna Iliomanolis the small village of Kanevos.

Crete's best restaurant is located in Kanevos south of Rethymnon in Crete.

There is no menu, instead you go into the kitchen and see what is available to choose from.

Last time we were here we chose: beetroot, zucchini, chorta, pickled onion, pickled artichoke and a baby pork stew filled with all kinds of delicious titbits. Everything was locally produced. It was heavenly delicious! The bill ended at € 15.80 for two people, and then included bread, water, a Fanta and an Amstel. Don't miss the Taverna Iliomanolis!

Beetroot, zucchini, chorta, pickled onion, pickled artichoke and a baby pork stew in Crete.

The food is not only good, it's beautiful too.

Buy self-picked and locally produced herbs and spices when you are in Crete.

At the restaurant, you can also buy self-picked herbs.

If you want to stay overnight, I can recommend Kanevos Serenity, which you can book here.

Kotsifou Gorge above Plakias in Crete

WHAT YOU MUST NOT MISS WHEN YOU VISIT RESTAURANT ILIOMANOLIS

Don't miss Plakias, which you can read about here »

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