Wooden chairs, small tables covered in paper tablecloths, rustic interior decor, photos of dearly departed on the walls, and outside, the shade of a vine or an ancient tree are some of the common attributes of the Greek tavernas scattered around Crete. At their origins, however, tavernas were even h
Of more than 30 million olive trees on Crete, 14 are sacred. Their sacrality comes from centuries of longing for the divine, justice, freedom, and absolution. The body in charge of classifying the olive trees is the Association of Cretan Olive Municipalities (ACOM). Here are five of the 14 holy tree
Kritamos is an edible wild plant traditionally found abundant along the rocky Mediterranean coastlines, as well as on the coasts of Britain and Ireland, while nowadays this unique little plant is sustainably cultivated. Its scientific name is Crithmum Maritimum, but it is also known as sea fennel, r
The Cretan diet is known all across the world, as it is considered to be one of the healthiest diets according to numerous medical studies. The Cretan Diet is essentially the “Mediterranean diet” and became famous after the Seven Countries Study, by American Professor Ancel Keys. This was the fi
The end of the summer in Crete signals the beginning of one of the oldest and most exciting agricultural practices taking place on the island since the Minoan times. The Greek term Trygos means wine harvest, a hard laboring but also pleasant job that results in the production of a Cretan-favorite pr
Crete is famous for its olive oil production and boasts a large number of awarded brands, distinguished for their top quality and exquisite taste. Olive oil, however, is more than a product in Crete: it is part of the island’s history, culture, everyday life and nutrition and a local secret of lon
Summer in Crete means delicious food prepared with fresh seasonal products, and the best way to enjoy a variety of Cretan specialties is by indulging into meze culture at one of the local taverns or ouzeri. Cretans don’t believe in drinking without eating, so meze culture basically refers to the p
Crete is famous for its cuisine and local products that are always healthy, delicious, seasonal and traditionally made. When you visit the island, you will have a sublime gastronomical experience that you will wish it would never end….and it doesn’t have to! Just make sure that when you leave, y
From “emergency food” in times of war and famine to a trendy superfood in our days, the Cretan carob had an adventurous route through history and culture. Carob trees grow in abundance in Cretan nature and are indigenous to the wider Mediterranean area. Its lobe was consumed like a “chocol
Have you ever wondered why the Cretan cuisine is so famous worldwide? Numerous articles and researches praise the Cretan diet as one of the healthiest in the world, but if you want to really appreciate its value and the unique flavor of Cretan products, you have to visit Crete! The basics In Crete n
