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,…
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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,…
Food of Crete: Traditional Greek Dishes You Must Eat When You Visit Crete
The food of Crete is famous around the world for its highly nutritious, healthy properties and ingredients. Known to foodies as the “Cretan diet,” the food of Crete is based on local, fresh, seasonal,…
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