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 other words, carob’s a nutritional treasure, a superfood that should have a place in everyone’s diet.…
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Eat like a local: The secrets of Greek Souvlaki
Well everyone has heard about the benefits of the Mediterranean cuisine in general, and how rich and tasty the traditional Greek cuisine is in specific, basing its diet on the following three basic principles: Variety, Moderation and Balance. But what about its street food? By far the most popular Greek…
Visit the Minoan Palace of Phaistos
On top of a strategic ridge overlooking the fertile Messara Plain to the east, the largest plain in Crete, and Mount Ida to the north, the sacred mountain of Crete, lies the Minoan Palace of Phaistos. The wealthiest and most powerful city-state in southern Crete, Phaistos was an administrative and…
Explore Chania: A walk through history
With its Venetian harbour and the beautiful ancient alleyways that surround it, a visit to Chania and its gorgeous old town is one of the highlights of any visit to Crete. One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Chania was invaded over millennia by Romans, Byzantines, Venetians,…
15 centuries of history in one museum: Visit the Historical Museum of Crete
Housed in a three storey neoclassical mansion of exceptional architectural beauty, having been declared a Historical Building and a Work of Art, the Historical Museum of Crete consists of 22 halls presenting Crete’s turbulent history from early Christian times up to World War II and the Battle of Crete, with…
Asterousia mountains: Into the wild
Combining rugged nature and stunning landscapes, a visit to the Asterousia mountains is an unforgettable experience. Like a towering curtain running along the southern coast of Heraklion province, Asterousia is a place for those who like to go ‘off the beaten track’. You’ll find no resorts or beach bars, but…
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