Kassakis Charcuterie: A Taste of the “Avli”

Just half an hour from Heraklion, the village of Galatas awaits. Nestled among olive groves with sweeping views of the Astrakiano Gorge, this is where you’ll find Avli — a place that celebrates Cretan tradition in every sense.

If authentic flavours are what you’re after, you’ve come to the right spot.

Mr. Manolis Kassakis will guide you through the secrets of traditional Cretan charcuterie, revealing how people once preserved meat in the days before fridges and freezers.

Your visit ends just as it should — with a tasting of Cretan cold cuts and meze, served in the style of an old Cretan kafeneio.

And yes, there’s a glass of local wine to complete the experience.