One Day in Margarites and Eleutherna!
Get ready for a journey that some seasoned travelers even choose to tackle on foot!
Begin your adventure in the village of Margarites, a beautiful spot in Rethymno’s countryside, known for its rich tradition in ceramics.
After a well-deserved meal, head toward Eleutherna, where the Archaeological Museum is bound to captivate you.
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Stop 1: Margarites
In Margarites, you’ll find pottery workshops that reveal the secrets of this ancient craft.
The village, part of the Mylopotamos area, is home to residents with refined taste in both architecture and food.
To see for yourself, settle in at Taverna Giannousakis, nestled along a charming village alley.
Order the kokkinisto (braised goat) or rabbit stifado, and, of course, finish your meal with a traditional Cretan digestif—a glass of raki is a must!
Stop 2: Eleutherna
Since we’re on the topic of raki, Eleutherna is a village famed for its distilleries.
Take a stroll through its scenic neighborhoods and uncover its every corner.
And, of course, no visit to Eleutherna is complete without exploring the Archaeological Museum.
The displays are regularly updated with finds from the excavations that have been ongoing in the area for decades.
The museum frequently hosts special exhibitions that bring the region’s ancient history to life.
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