Key Sanctuary Specifications
Primary Bean: Cretan Mountain Roast & Greek Heirloom Mokka
Brew Methods: Copper Sand Hovoli, Chemex, Traditional Ibrik
Average Cost: €3.80 – €6.50
Best Time to Visit: Early morning (07:30–09:30) for serene mirrored waters
1. Maritime Heritage
The café occupies a vaulted stone naval storehouse built under Venetian rule in 1585. Massive limestone arches frame the blue water of the old harbor basin, with fishing caiques bobbing against the stone quay.
2. The Sand Hovoli Technique
Faros takes immense pride in its sand hovoli station. Baristas grind the beans upon order using ceramic burrs to an extra-fine powder, blending it with pure water from the Lefka Ori (White Mountains) before resting the briki deep in the glowing sand bed.