The English butsher
About
On Crete, The English butsher operates from Vamos 730 08, Greece, in a village setting on the island. It is known among locals and visitors for its butchery trade, drawing on the island's long tradition of preparing and selling meat.
First-time visitors should expect a working counter where cuts are prepared and sold, with the kind of personal service that a small village setting supports. A rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 53 reviews places it among the better-regarded addresses of its kind on the island. The shop sits within reach of the main towns, with Chania, Rethymno, Heraklion, Agios Nikolaos, Ierapetra, Sitia, Matala and Elafonisi all linked by Crete's road network.
Greek is the main language, written in the Greek alphabet, which also appears on road signs and menus, so a few words of Greek help at the counter. The island's position between the Aegean and the Ionian means ferry routes and flights connect Crete to the wider Greek world, though services thin out outside the summer months.
For a first visit, plan around the summer peak if travelling by ferry, since crossings can be busy. Vamos sits inland from the north coast, so a car makes the trip from Chania or Rethymno straightforward. The butchery counter rewards anyone who wants to cook with local meat during a stay on the island.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The English butsher known for?
The English butsher is known as a butcher serving customers on Crete, an island in Greece. Around these islands monk seals and loggerhead turtles live, and many shores have protected nesting beaches.
What kind of business is The English butsher?
The English butsher is a butcher on Crete, one of the islands of Greece. Shops of this kind sit within a wider island group where Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Venetian remains are found, from Delos to the old town of Rhodes.
What should first-time visitors expect at The English butsher?
First-time visitors to The English butsher should expect a butcher's counter on Crete, within Greece. The islands split between the Aegean and the Ionian, and Lefkada is joined to the mainland by a bridge, so the setting differs from one island to the next.
Where is The English butsher located on Crete?
The English butsher can be found at Vamos 730 08 in Crete, part of Greece. The island sits among a group where Greek is the main language, written in the Greek alphabet that also appears on road signs and menus.
How do visitors rate The English butsher?
Visitors rate The English butsher 4.6 out of 5 from 53 reviews. The shop trades as a butcher on Crete, an island of Greece where Greek is the main language.
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