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Wines of Crete: Cretan varieties and wineries worth a visit
15 Jul 2020

Wines of Crete: Cretan varieties and wineries worth a visit

Crete is the oldest wine-producing area in Europe with a 4000 years-old tradition in viticulture. The ideal climate of the island’s mainland, combined with centuries of experience and the new knowledge brought by technology and science in the sector of viticulture, has led to the production of top

Trygos: Grape harvest in Crete
17 Sep 2019

Trygos: Grape harvest in Crete

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

The best Cretan products you must buy
26 Feb 2019

The best Cretan products you must buy

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