The village of Gatzea stretches from the sea to the hill-top monastery of Agia Triada.
Ano (Upper) Gatzea is in the centre of the main olive growing area, catching the sea breezes.
There is a small local museum which can tell you all you ever wanted to know about traditional olive production.
Fine and not-so-fine dining.
There are two cafes in the upper village, a traditional "ouzo restaurant" and a taverna.
The café immediately behind the house caters for local farmers who gather to moan about the price of olive oil. It serves hearty simple fare on an "eat what we've cooked" basis, inimitable home made wine and excellent home-distilled ouzo of unverifiable alcoholic content. Georgos will also rustle you up a breakfast if you let him know the evening before.
For something a little more classy, Angeliko, the popular taverna in the main square (150m) serves a good selection of a la carte dishes.
Shops and supplies
Kato (Lower) Gatzea (1km) has a variety of shops – mini market, bakers, off licence, pharmacy – a delightful sea front, with waterside eateries and bars. It does not, though, have a money machine, so you may want to stock up with cash before you arrive.
There are also travelling vans selling vegetables (every day); fish (a few times a week); slippers and trousers for the un-fashion conscious (most weeks) and even Cretan terracotta pots (occasionally).
The village of Gatzea stretches from the sea to the hill-top monastery of Agia Triada. 
Ano (Upper) Gatzea is in the centre of the main olive growing area, catching the sea breezes. 
There are two cafes in the upper village, a traditional "ouzo restaurant" and a taverna.
The café immediately behind the house caters for local farmers who gather to moan about the price of olive oil. It serves hearty simple fare on an "eat what we've cooked" basis, inimitable home made wine and excellent home-distilled ouzo of unverifiable alcoholic content. Georgos will also rustle you up a breakfast if you let him know the evening before.
For something a little more classy, Angeliko, the popular taverna in the main square (150m) serves a good selection of a la carte dishes.
Shops and supplies
There are also travelling vans selling vegetables (every day); fish (a few times a week); slippers and trousers for the un-fashion conscious (most weeks) and even Cretan terracotta pots (occasionally).
