Tsikoudia,
Also known as raki, is the the trademark of cretan day and night life, a strong clear drink similar to grappa in italy or orujo in spain. it is made out of the 'must' of grape skins and twigs after the local production of the white wine. it doesn't taste like aniseed, as opposed to the turkish raki. most raki is 80 proof, about the strength of most vodkas, but some are much stronger. it's often served in small glasses after dinner with a plate of fruit or other dessert.
Cretan Wine:
Try the distinctive cretan wine, produced in the island for at least 4000 years. labels: sitia, peza union. the cretans themselves drink so called 'open' wine, straight out of the barrel, like fresh white wine, and the sometimes very old dark rusty red wine, a bit like port. typical cretan wine varieties are marouvas and kotsifali both red wines.
Alimeli
Sweets, crepes, waffles, ice cream.