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Fodele Beach: An All-Inclusive Resort with Inviting Restaurants and Bars

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Hotel

January 21, 2022

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
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“Vasilópita,” the Ultimate Greek New Year’s Bread

Destination

Gastronomy - Culinary

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 with
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Grape Harvest – Trygos – and Its Products

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Gastronomy - Culinary

September 14, 2021

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,
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5 Traditional Kafeneio in Crete

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Gastronomy - Culinary

July 27, 2021

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 politics
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10 Souvenirs to Take Back Home when Leaving Crete

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Gastronomy - Culinary

June 16, 2021

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 keepsakes
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From a Thistle to a Culinary Delight: Cretan Artichokes

Gastronomy - Culinary

April 7, 2021

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 the
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Cretan Honey Between Legend and Tradition

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Gastronomy - Culinary

December 20, 2020

In Crete, archeological surveys proved that honey was consumed since Minoan times. The Minoans used honey to produce mead and probably as a sweetener in certain dishes. The bees held an essential role in Minoan culture and religious practices, as the discovery of a Minoan honeybee pendant dating from the
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Sfakian pie: try to make this Cretan delicacy at home

Gastronomy - Culinary

July 21, 2020

Cretan cuisine is all about the pies with a variety of delicious fillings, usually based on cheese and wild greens. One of the Cretan pies you simply must try is the Sfakian pie, coming from the region of Sfakia in Chania, a simple but absolutely delicious snack made of the best local products: cheese
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Cretan gastronomy in Heraklion: 4 of the best restaurants

Gastronomy - Culinary

June 22, 2020

Heraklion is not only the capital of Crete, but also home of some of the best restaurants in the world! If you are a lover of gastronomy, you must book a table in one of the best restaurants of the city for a delicious experience you will never forget, and try incredible dishes based on the Cretan and
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Day trip: Monastery of Agios Panteleimonas – Drosia

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Gastronomy - Culinary

April 23, 2020

Crete is an island of hidden treasures, and sometimes you don�t need to travel far to find interesting monuments, beautiful places, and gastronomical hotspots. Follow us on a short trip from Fodele Beach to the lovely Monastery of Agios Panteleimon and the village of Drosia, a traditional gastronomical
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Fodele Beach Blog

Gastronomy – Culinary

Fodele Beach: An All-Inclusive Resort with Inviting Restaurants and Bars

“Vasilópita,” the Ultimate Greek New Year’s Bread

Grape Harvest – Trygos – and Its Products

5 Traditional Kafeneio in Crete

10 Souvenirs to Take Back Home when Leaving Crete

From a Thistle to a Culinary Delight: Cretan Artichokes

Cretan Honey Between Legend and Tradition

Sfakian pie: try to make this Cretan delicacy at home

Cretan gastronomy in Heraklion: 4 of the best restaurants

Day trip: Monastery of Agios Panteleimonas – Drosia