Gastronomy – Culinary
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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 drinkRead More
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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 KastellosRead More
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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.Read More
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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 KastellosRead More
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“Vasilópita,” the Ultimate Greek New Year’s Bread
December 15, 2021
Vasilópita (Βασιλόπιτα), Greece’s famed New Year’s treat, is, depending on the Greek region it originates from, either a sweet bread or cake, always with a “lucky coin” or trinket at its core. This tradition is rooted in a legend telling of St. Basil surprising poor families withRead More -
Cretans harvest grapes from the middle of August until the beginning of October – depending on the purpose the fruit will serve and their varietals. About forty different varieties of grapes grow on the island, including native species like Kotsifali, Vidiano, Thrapsathiri, Liatiko, and Mandilaria,Read More
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Greece is the cradle of the “kafeneio” culture, which is still a way of life all over the country. Yesteryear, a kafeneio was a place where common folk met to engage in political debates, gossip, chat, play tavli (backgammon), drink Greek coffee, ouzo or raki, or just hang out and talk about politicsRead More
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When you visit Crete, you will invariably fall in love with the landscapes, the people, and even its tastes. Food tastes better on the island that inspired the Mediterranean diet. Cretan handicrafts make lovely souvenirs too. If you want a small part of the island with you, here are some of the keepsakesRead More
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Every spring, as nature awakened after the gray of the winter, Crete comes alive with a symphony of blossoms from its verdant hills covered in olive groves, citrus orchards, and vineyards to hundred of gorges hidden between rugged mountains. It is a special time of the year when taking advantage of theRead More