Platanos

Hania Province


On the main roundabout in Anopoli, Platanos serves hearty lunches, and is known for its roast lamb (available most weekends in summer) and other homemade local delicacies, such as a tasty boureki (Turkish-influenced filo pie) and rabbit stifadho (stew). The friendly English-speaking owner, Eva Kopasis, can advise about hikes to Loutro and local beaches, and has rooms (doubles €33).


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