Cretan wine is famous around the world for its exquisite taste and unique quality. The secret of its success lies in the Cretan land, climate and traditional production practices, some of which have roots to antiquity. The birth of Cretan wine starts every year at the end of the summer, when grapes are
Every spring, Cretan mountains are covered with small colorful shrubs of well-known herbs such as oregano, thyme and sage, and lesser known herbs, such as dittany, Malotira and Marjoram. Cretans have been harvesting mountain herbs with care for centuries, and consumed them as spices or infusions to
One of the most interesting culinary festivals in Crete takes place every spring in Fodele, celebrating the region’s most distinguished product: oranges! Taste unique Cretan recipes, experience a local feast with traditional music and dances, kid-friendly activities, an open-air market, and be amazed by
Easter is an exceptionally beautiful time to be in Crete, as the weather is perfect and nature is blooming. It is also the best time to try unique Cretan delicacies, some prepared exclusively for Easter festivities. Easter season presents some gastronomical contrasts, as the Holy Week is a feast of
The Cretan cuisine is all about nature as the foundation of fantastic gastronomy. The strength of this world-famous culinary choice lies in the freshness and organic quality of the food on the island. Much has been researched and written to classify and describe the Cretan diet but, in the end, tasting
Described as “liquid gold” by the epic poet Homer and “the great healer” by the father of medicine, Hippocrates, olive oil is the one irreplaceable nutritional element of the world-famous Cretan diet. Since antiquity, Crete’s chief product of consumption and export is inextricably linked to health and
Crete is an abundant land where shepherds still care for their flocks the way their ancestors used to since ancient times. The animals graze freely in the mountains, deliver the sweetest milk, which the farmers use for daily consume, to produce cheese and other dairy products, or sell it to small local
Just outside the front gates of Fodele Beach & Water Park Holiday Resort, guests will find three of Crete’s most famous wineries. The history of Cretan winemaking stretches to the corners of recorded time, and the modern quality standards of our island’s winemakers have transported the region to
Carob – often called the “lost treasure of Crete” – is making a strong comeback on the island. It is what foodies and nutritionists today call a “superfood.” On Crete, the carob tree finds a welcoming, abundant home, on arid soils free of fungus and pests.
Fodele is peaceful, laid back, and relaxed. When you visit with children, the only place little explorers can enjoy to the max is the Fodele Beach & Water Park Holiday Resort. Beyond the walls of our resort, however, the Cretan world opens with amazing possibilities. The Snail Farm and Fun is just
