Discover Makry Gialos

Cretan cuisine "takes off" in the Prefecture of Lassithi, where delicious local products are produced [staka, xinomyzithra, xygalo] and they star in delicious traditional recipes [staka with eggs, Nerati cheese pie with xynomizithra, kalitsounia (Cretan sweet cheese pastry). At the same time, as Sitia is the center of the wine map of Lassithi and the wines PDO (designation of origin indicative of higher quality) Sitia, you will have the opportunity to taste excellent quality wines through visits to local vineyards and wine tasting. It is necessary to stop at the Holy Monastery of Toplou [14th century], where organic and high-quality wines are produced [Thrapsathiri-Vilana, Merlot-Syrah], tsikoudia, extra virgin olive oil, olives, olive paste, soap, vinegar, and the award-winning TOPLOU thyme honey.