Easter is the most momentous holiday for Greeks, surpassing even Christmas in gravity. It’s a big celebration accompanied by a long list of traditions and religious rituals. According to the Greek Orthodox tradition, the…
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Platia restaurant among the best restaurants in Greece
A place to meet, to socialize, to celebrate, and to flirt: this is what a “platia” in every traditional Greek village or city is. Platia is the place where the settlement’s heart beats, a…
Legumes, the king of the Cretan diet
Crete has one of the healthiest and most delicious cuisines in the world and a diet that has its roots in the Minoan era. The findings in the archaeological excavations reveal that the ancient…
Candle light dinner experience at Creta Maris
Have you ever wondered what the biggest luxury of all is? If you stop and think about it for a minute or two, you will realize that the most precious luxuries in life are…
Sfakiani Pita: the aromas and tastes of Crete in one heavenly pie
Cretan cuisine is one of the island’s greatest treasures. Healthy, tasty and simple, it is linked to the turbulent history of the island which was marked by consecutive conquests, rebellions and wars. The privations…
Carob: Crete’s unknown superfood
Carob is one of nature’s most underestimated fruit. This dark brown pea pod is naturally sweet, tastes similar to chocolate, and is an excellent source of calcium, fiber, protein, vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals. In…
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