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Taverna Filoxenia

4.7(1,265 reviews)

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For a local business in Crete, Taverna Filoxenia is a restaurant set next to the Bakery in Elos 734 00, Greece. The village address places the taverna inland on Greece's largest island, away from the coastal strip. It serves as a dining stop within the settlement of Elos.

Taverna Filoxenia is known for its standing as a restaurant in Elos, drawing on the village setting that shapes its identity. A score of 4.7 out of 5, built on 1264 reviews, marks it as one of the more reviewed dining addresses on Crete. That volume of feedback gives first-time visitors a broad picture of what to expect from the kitchen. The taverna sits within reach of Heraklion, one of the nearby places that frame a visit.

Five photos accompany the street address as the listing's reference points. The venue occupies a position next to the Bakery in Elos, a location that anchors it in the island's interior. Its address remains the reference point for anyone planning a stop.

Crete's Mediterranean pattern brings hot, dry summers and mild winters, with June through September the busiest stretch for visitors. Cooking on the island leans on fresh seafood, olive oil, feta and local cheeses, and grilled meats. Ferries link the Greek islands, and flights from Athens and major hubs reach Crete as well, making arrival by sea or air equally practical. Greek is the everyday language, so a few local words help with routine exchanges. A meal at Taverna Filoxenia fits naturally into travel between the island's towns and villages.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of business is Taverna Filoxenia?

It is a restaurant on Crete, one of the Greek islands, serving the local cooking that features fresh seafood, olive oil, feta and other local cheeses, and grilled meats. The setting is a taverna, the traditional eating house format found across Greece.

What should first-time visitors expect at Taverna Filoxenia?

First-timers can expect a restaurant in the village of Elos, next to the Bakery, serving the Greek island cooking of Crete: seafood, olive oil, feta and local cheeses, and grilled meats. The peak visitor season on Crete runs from June to September, when the island's summer is hot and dry.

Where is Taverna Filoxenia located on Crete?

Taverna Filoxenia sits next to the Bakery in Elos, postal code 734 00, on the island of Crete in Greece. Elos is a village in the Chania region, and the taverna's position beside the bakery makes it straightforward to find once you are in the village.

Is Taverna Filoxenia easy to reach from the main towns on Crete?

The taverna is in Elos at 734 00, next to the Bakery, and Crete's road network links the village with towns such as Chania and Rethymno. Ferries and flights connect Crete with Athens and other hubs, so reaching the island first is straightforward before the drive to Elos.

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