Vegan and Vegetarian Dishes on Crete The Cretan diet is at the heart of the Mediterranean Diet. The Seven Countries Study (SCS for short) investigated diet, lifestyle, and other risk factors for cardiovascular disease – and included cohorts of Crete…
Spili Village - A Cretan Retreat A Cretan Retreat Midway between Rethymno and Agia Galini, the pretty village of Spili is a relaxing, rejuvenating place. Authentic and largely untouched by major tourist developments (apart from the coaches that bring day-trippers…
Raki Production in Crete Raki Production in Crete October sees one of the great annual rituals of Crete performed: it’s the month when the year’s raki production is begun. The process for making the fiery alcoholic liquor served after almost…
Top Coffee and Breakfast Spots in Chania Chania is a foodie's paradise, but where are the top spots for cool coffees and brilliant breakfasts? Here are six of the city’s top spots combining a great brew and good snacks with…
Christmas and New Year Traditions in Crete Christmas and New Year traditions in Crete, as in the rest of Greece, are rich and many, and while most date from the earliest Christian times, some go back much further, even to…
Olive Harvest Tradition in Crete This month a ritual takes place on the island that dates back thousands of years. From November the olive harvest begins, and the age-old tradition for extracting the year’s olive oil gets underway. Across Crete…
The Raki-Making Tradition in Crete At this time of year one of the great rituals of Cretan life begins: the making of raki – the fiery alcoholic spirit of Crete. The process for making raki or tsikoudia as it’s also…
Rethymno - A Charming Cretan City As summer reaches its peak there’s no better day-out than a visit to Crete’s third largest city, and some would say its most alluring. Rethymno is a town full of wonders, with great restaurants,…
Meltemi Restaurant - International Gastronomic Festival The East meets the West at "Meltemi" main restaurant A unique gastronomic festival, celebrating ethnic cuisines from around the world, takes place twice per month at Meltemi main restaurant. Anemos Luxury Grand Resort presents…
Exploring Crete's Malotira Tea Exploring Crete's Malotira Tea As temperatures drop, there’s no better time for a warming cup of tea. But in Crete, there’s a very special herbal infusion to savor at this time of year. Malotira, (known locally…