Prickly pears are extremely tasty fruits that we usually enjoy in the summer! They grow on the tops of the leaves of the prickly pear tree which belongs to the category of cacti and can be discovered in rocky areas, such as Mani. Their external appearance is probably the opposite of tempting since it is covered with large and hard thorns. But their taste, as well as their nutritional value, will really reward you!
In Gythio, prickly pears are made into pickles, a really, interesting appetizer with a spicy taste which is called "Nopales".