Kosmas & Ines Linoxilakis 74056 Agia Galini Crete tel: 28320 91222 fax: 28320 91153 kosmas@agiagalini.com
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At the beginning of the 20th century, Kosmas K. Linoxilakis lost his heart, not just to a wonderful woman, but also to one of the most beautiful places in the world, Agia Galini. He married, left his home in the mountains of Crete and settled in the village of his wife. In 1906 Kosmas K Linoxilakis opened a traditional Kafenion, where he served Greek coffee and Raki (Tsikoudia). In 1957 his son Dimos K Linoxilakis took over the Kafenion and extended it to a small supermarket in which it was possible to buy sweets, drops, chocolate, as well as liqueur and Metaxa. He was the first to make ice cream in Agia Galini. All of the children in the village wanted to work with him to get a portion of ice cream as a wage. Dimos travelled to the island of Siros to learn the preparation of traditional cakes. His speciality was vanilla, also known to the locals as Submarine. He opened his kafenion for travelling cinemas, and for parties that were celebrated in Agia Galini. From the seventies up to 1996, the business was run by his nephews as a restaurant, under the name Libyan Sea. In 1996, his son Kosmas D Linoxilakis took over the restaurant and continued the tradition of a familiy business under the name Taverna Kosmas. He renovated and gave to the restaurant a special, cosy atmosphere, so that those entering do not know whether they are in the museum or a gallery or a restaurant.
Agia Galini in Southern Crete is home to Taverna Kosmas. This idyllic fishing village used to be regarded as something of a well-kept secret. The Holy Peace that the name Agia Galini (Aghia Galini, Ayia Galini) suggests is something you will certainly no longer find. Agia Galini has become today a well-known and lively holiday destination on the south coast, about 50 miles from Heraklion, 75 miles from Chania and just over 35 miles from Rethymno. Nevertheless, Agia Galini has been able to preserve much of its charm and is surely one of the most attractive places in the south of Crete. This picturesque seaside village invites you to stroll through the lanes, linger in one of the numerous cafes, or be pampered in one of the cozy tavernas. The white-washed houses and hotels are clustered on hills surrounding the port, giving mostly uninterrupted views over the Lybian Sea. Nearby there are sights and several quiet beaches, which can be easily reached on day trips. There are also daily boat trips from the harbour to Preveli, Agios Giorgos, Agio Farago and Paximadi. Car and motorcycle distribution and two bank vending machines are available in the village. Within a few minutes, you can be at the beach or surrounded by nature. You'll very soon feel right at home here in Agia Galini!
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