Crete is now Greece’s most vibrant wine region after many decades lagging behind in the so-called “quality revolution,” characterized by the fresh, pristine white wines the island is becoming famous for. The combination of…
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Heraklion City in a Day
Amidst the iconic features that make Heraklion City such an appealing destination – Koules, where the waves crash against the Venetian walls of the fortress safeguarding the Old Harbor, is the most photographed. Here,…
Cretan Diet History and Benefits
Exploring the island of Crete is a journey through time and more than 8,000 years of human history. The island has hosted myriad cultures since the Paleolithic. First, the Minoans, and then the Romans,…
Taste of Crete: Traditional Christmas Sweets
Crete is a land of culinary traditions, with hundreds of years of customs and cuisine adapted at the beliefs of the pious or influenced by other cultures that coexisted with the Cretans through the…
Taste of Crete: How to Make Marathopites Fennel Pies
Marathopita is a Cretan rustic treat, inspired by tradition and the rich flora of the island. It uses seasonal wild greens (horta) and loads of feathery fennel leaves in a fragrant mix of herbs,…
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