The breakfast buffet is rich and based on traditional products. For starters, “moustokouloura” (buns with grape must), traditional orange and cinnamon cookies are offered. There is also a variety of bread sticks: sesame, olive and multi grain. Guests may choose delicious and healthy combinations such as fresh hot bread with homemade jam, energizing tahini or a variety of Cretan rusks accompanied by “myzithra” cheese, olives and fresh vegetables. Those who appreciate an exceptional gourmet experience should not fail to try local cold cuts and cheeses, such as “apaki” (smoked pork), “anthotyro” cheese and Cretan gruyere. Local specialties include pies of Sfakia, “kalitsounia” and “lychnarakia” (with “myzithra” cheese). There is yoghurt combined with thyme honey and walnuts or spoon sweets, or fruit compote. Recommended are the “loukoumades” (dumplings with honey and cinnamon), “ryzogalo” (rice pudding), and semolina pudding (halva made with syrup from spoon sweets.) Eggs are cooked “strapatsada” style (scrambled with tomato). There are cakes and dried fruits as well as traditional herbal beverages such as “diktamo”, sage, chamomile and “malotira” with its exceptional taste and aroma.