Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Kissamos, Crete

July 24, 2021 Franklyn Hardiman

Kissamos (Greek: Κίσσαμος) is a town and municipality, multiple (former) bishopric and Latin titular see in the west of the island of Crete, Greece. It is part of the Chania regional unit and of the former Kissamos Province which covers the northwest corner of the island. The city of Kissamos is also known as Kastelli Kissamou and often known simply as Kastelli after the Venetian castle that was there. It is now a port and fishing harbour, with a regular ferry from the Peloponnese via Kythira. A town museum is located in the old Venetian governor's palace and there have been important archaeological finds in the town, including fine mosaics, dating from the Roman city of Kisamos (Κίσαμος, Latinized as Cisamus). The head town of the municipality (Δήμος Κισσάμου) is Kastelli-Kissamos itself.
Restaurants in Kissamos

1. Strata Tours

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Strata Tours

What makes us unique is our expert local knowledge and contacts, combined with first class organization, attention to detail, flexibility and very personal service.

2. B-Crew Sailing

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B-Crew Sailing

Daily private trips for up to 8 passengers to Balos and Gramvousa from Kastelli Port on our 36 foot sailing boat. Departure: 11:00, arrival: 19:00. We provide home-made local food/fruit/water/wine/beer/refreshments, a big cover for shade, masks & fins and life jackets for kids. Price per (adult) passenger: 75 euros. Children under 4 free of charge, from 4 to 10 50% off.

3. Kalo Surf - Surf School

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Kalo Surf - Surf School

Kalo Surf Surf School offers surf courses for all ages and levels. We will show you that surfing in Crete is absolutely possible! You will be pleasantly surprised by our empty surf spots. We pride ourselves of years of experience teaching in Crete and abroad at popular surf destinations.

4. Cretan Traditional Cooking Lessons

131 Iroon Politechniou, Kissamos, Crete 734 00 Greece +30 2822 022900 [email protected] http://balos-travel.com
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Cretan Traditional Cooking Lessons

Reviewed By matalaman - Scotland, United Kingdom

I've been to Crete at least a dozen times. The people are wonderful, the culture fascinating, the landscape awe-inspiring and the food, the food - fabulous. I've been to many parts of the island - Maria, Stalis, Bali and Georgiopolis in the north, Matala and Agia Galini in the south and Kalo Nero in the south east where friends lived for a few years. I've visited caves and churches, gorges and beaches and several ancient sites. This year, I went further west. From Kissamos, we took a Cretan Cookery course. Picked up by mini-bus from our rented villa we spent five hours with a multi-national like-minded group of 11 people learning how to prepare a dozen or so Cretan dishes. Taught by a wonderful mother and daughter team (one a great cook, one with great English) we then had a tour of the farm / love groves / herb garden / wine store before enjoying the fruits of our labours. Later, the recipes were emailed to us. This was truly a highlight of all my times on Crete.

5. Bonsai and Art

Trachilos, Kissamos, Crete 734 00 Greece +30 2822 023573 [email protected] http://www.olive-bonsai-art.com
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Bonsai and Art

Konstante Bonsaiausstellung (Eintritt frei) Kleine und grosse Geschenke aus Olivenholz und Treibholz von den hiesigen Straenden. Unikat-Schmuck und Keramik. Suiseki (Naturstein auf Holzbasis). Wir gehen auf Ihre Wuensche ein, z.B. Aenderung eines Schmuckstueckes - kein Problem! Sonderanfertigung einer Keramik. Gerne gestalten wir Ihre Idee. Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch.

Reviewed By 99joseff

Must do on your way to Balos Beach! If you want to take home s.th. special, not the standard souvenir! Beautiful show room with unique things made of local natural elements. The most impressive are Mike's olive bonsais! Also ask for their organic olive oil. if you are lucky, they have some left to sell you.

6. Re-sea shop

62 Skalidi, Kissamos, Crete 734 00 Greece +30 2822 083307 [email protected]
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Re-sea shop

With recycling at the forefront of our minds, we use clams and driftwood that are washed out by the sea and transform them into handy everyday objects and decorative items. In our gift shop you may find driftwood decorative compositions and key's hangers, handmade jewelry, pure soaps, cretan organic spices and herbs, olive oil, bio-cosmetics and post cards among others. Re Sea is not the usual souvenir shop but one that offers memorable pieces of the coast back in your home!

7. Sailing In Crete - Fantasia Sailing Boat

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Sailing In Crete - Fantasia Sailing Boat

Fantasia VIP Boat Sailing daily cruises and more than one day. 1. Private one or more days 2. Semi private Daily cruise to Balos, Gramvousa. Depart at 10:30 from Kissamos port and return 19:00 Semi private Price is 80 euro per person Babys under the age four is free of charge. Children aged five to ten years old are 50 euro. Include sea food with lazani or rice, fish filet ,wine, beer, soft drinks, fruits and etc..!!!In any case, we also make changes for allergies to some material or anything else you want. 2. Private cruise ( daily cruise): one to 10 persons Include rich lunch and Cooking on board sea food with lazani or rice, fish filet . local wine, beer, soft drinks, fresh juises, fruits and etc! Also the best food for vegeterians Cooking on board with fresh local product In any case. we also make changes for allergies to some material or anything else you want. The enjoyment of the food is part of our cruise! Include life jackets For swimming, mask, snorkel,fins and see

8. To Kaniski

73 Skalidi, Kissamos, Crete 734 00 Greece +30 2822 023650 [email protected] http://www.tokaniskishop.com
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To Kaniski

Reviewed By gorjaha

We visited Kissamos last October. We bought our souvenirs from the Kaniski shop. All our friends loved what we bought for them. We definitely suggest to make a visit.

9. Sklopa

101 Skalidi, Kissamos, Crete 73400 Greece +30 2822 400306 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/Sklopacrete/
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Sklopa

Sklopa wise gifts shop,Greek design gifts, souvenirs,apparel and more.

Reviewed By SebastianMiranda - Bucharest, Romania

Lovely hospitality, local, ecological, and original products. We had really nice talk with the staff about the products and other things.

10. Delicretessen

Skalidi Anagnostou 92, Kissamos, Crete Greece +30 695 599 6287 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/Delicretessen.kissamos/
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Delicretessen

Traditional products from Crete as wine,raki,honey,herbs and deli: cheese and charcuterie. Handmade ceramics and souvenirs.

Reviewed By billzark

Delicretessen is a cosy ,beautiful store in the center of kissamos.the friendly,super-enthusiastic owner will be happy give you some of their samples to try,and help you choose the best cretan and greek product's.a must visit place in kissamos!!!!

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