Known for the Cretan diet, which inspired the celebrated Mediterranean diet, Crete has a rich culinary tradition based on local seasonal ingredients and simple cooking techniques. However, they do tend to become more complex when baking phyllo pastry desserts like bougatsa, baklava, or galaktoboureko.
Although in Minoan times and Antiquity, Dia Island was the main port of Crete, today, the island no longer serves its navigational purposes. Instead, it is a protected nature reserve, part of the Natura 2000 ecological network. Dia Island: Natura 2000 Protected Site The island has a typical Mediterranean
If you choose Fodele Beach Hotel as your Cretan summer destination, you will have an active holiday if you are so inclined. Of course, you can also relax by the pool or the beach. However, if you like to keep busy, Fodele Beach Hotel has a lot of activities to keep you in shape. Fitness Room The fitness
Frankie Beach Club is impossible to miss when you head to Fodele Beach & Water Park Holiday Resort’s well-groomed private Blue Flag beach. Shoes and shirts are optional, as this is the spot to grab a quick drink before you head back to your sunbed to take in the sun, the breeze, the taming
When in Crete, September is the month to enjoy freshly harvested grapes and a variety of dishes that feature the fruit of the month. The grape is versatile: you can enjoy it fresh, roasted, turned into a delectable spoon sweet, in salads, as a yogurt topping, etc. Then, you can squeeze the juice to drink
October is the so-called “shoulder season” to visit Crete. The first half of the month will be sunny, with temperature averages around 24°C (75.2°F) and water still warm enough to swim, especially if you wear a full-length wetsuit. You can expect slightly lower temperatures, wind, and some
Heraklion is the largest city in Crete and the island’s capital. It is vibrant and lively in the summer months during the tourist season and seems like it never sleeps. Especially the tavernas and cafes in the historic city centre stay up until dawn, welcoming tourists with authentic Cretan fare,
August 15 is one of the most significant Greek Orthodox celebrations of the year: the Dormition of the Mother of God, known as the Assumption of Mary in Western Christianity. It is so important that in some parts of Greece, it is referred to as the “summer Easter” sometimes. Although
Whatever the reasons that brought you to Crete this summer, you will discover a carefree haven of natural wonder, matchless hospitality, heritage, and contemporary bliss when you stay at Fodele Beach & Water Park Holiday Resort. The all-inclusive heaven perched on the western slope of the Kastellos
Meat dishes are popular on the island, famous as the source of the Mediterranean Diet. Not every country in the Mediterranean region has a Mediterranean-style diet. Of all, Greece – more importantly, its largest island, Crete – is where you will find “the real” Mediterranean diet.
