Taverna Aetos

Rethymno Province


This traditional taverna in the upper village has a giant charcoal grill out the front and fantastic mountain views out the back. On offer are such regional specialities as ofto (a flame-cooked lamb or goat), and spaghetti cooked in stock with cheese.


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