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…
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…
Paximadi: All you need to know about the Cretan rusk
Either round shaped like donuts without holes (called kouloura), or sliced in thick oblong pieces (called dakos), Cretan paximadi (rusk) comes in various shapes and sizes and is present almost everywhere in Cretan cuisine,…
Cooking Lessons at Creta Maris: Learn the Secrets of the Cretan Cuisine
During your stay at Creta Maris Resort, don’t miss the opportunity to learn the secrets of Cretan cuisine while learning how to prepare classic Cretan dishes. Join our culinary team in a gastronomical journey…
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