Escape the crowds of the bustling beach road in Hersonissos by dining on a terrace right down on the water’s edge. Enjoy the gentle lapping of the water against the rocks while Chef Theodoras and his team deliver an inventive modern Mediterranean menu certainly worth exploring. The wood oven plays host to some house specialties including Rack of Lamb with dates or White Grouper with spinach and tomatoes. Or if your tastes run to the more prosaic, there is even a wide selection of pizzas. The dessert menu deserves particular attention. Will it be the Crème Brûlée with orange or the Strawberry Flan with yoghurt and mint?

LASCALA, Heraklion

The water front along this strip in Crete is busy and can be hard to choose somewhere to eat. there is lots of people trying to get you into their eatery to sample the food. What a surprise to then find a high quality resturant with a real passion to serve and deliver excellance in food quality. The seating area near the water enhances the ambience. The food quality and the professionalism of the staff make it a real treat.