Icarus Taverna

Location :

If you go through the beach of Kalives, so stop at the Icarus!

The Icarus is a typical restaurant in the traditional Cretan cuisine.

Michalis and Michelle, the friendly owners, welcome you every day with a smile and the extreme kindness that characterize them.

The menu, you will find delicious dishes and typical of the region, all prepared with olive oil and made with care by a real Cretan Cook.

Greek Salad, fava (chickpeas purée), dolmades (stuffed vine leaves), feta cheese grilled, and many other specialities sure to delight your taste buds...

A '4 star' service in a charming atmosphere at more than reasonable prices!

Beware, the sign of this establishment has changed since a year...

Formerly named the 'Medusa', it was renamed "Icarus", in the memory of the restaurant that Michalis and Michelle have held for 8 years on the island of Icaria (which is the Greek name of Icarus).

Remember you the legend of Icarus?

.. .in Greek mythology, Daedalus and his son Icarus imprisoned on Crete.

Daedalus made wings using wax and feathers.

But Icarus, too close to the Sun, saw its wings get to melt, it fell on an island... that took the name of Icaria!

If you are travelling in the region and want to take a small break in a pleasant place, visit Kalyves and let yourself be charmed by the Cretans if legendary hospitality!