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The traditional cuisine of Heraklion would be incomplete without quality olive oil. It is an important ingredient in the majority of local dishes. The regional cuisine will also please all fans of seafood who will be able to try dozens of different types of fish, shellfish, and scallops. Seafood is available as a separate dish and is frequently used as an ingredient in various salads. Some fish types are the main ingredient of nourishing local soups. In order to see a true variety of fruits of the sea, don’t forget to visit the fish market of Heraklion.
There are several farms not far from the city, which produce different organic dairy products. Yogurts are widely present in the national cuisine, as well as various types of fresh cheese. Travelers can try simply fabulous bryndza and a popular local cheese called Kefalotyri. Many gourmets also recommend trying Anthotyros cheese. Some varieties of local cheese are not available even in restaurants because farmers sell them on local food markets only.

Visitors of Heraklion restaurants will be surely offered to start their meal with popular appetizers, and Taramasalata. It is a meze type dish containing cured fish roe. Vegetable salads are also popular appetizers in the region. A salad with tomatoes, bryndza, and olives is one of the most popular in the region.
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