We hear about the health benefits of the Mediterranean Diet. But the Cretan Diet takes it a step further. Uniting the sea with a rugged mountainous terrain and fertile plains, Crete is rich in every possible produce, meat and fish, of the highest quality. Crete’s bountiful land and seas offer such abundance that there is…
Our Local Picks: Rethymnon Old Town Restaurants
Looking for a delicious Greek meal in Rethymnon Old Town? Here are the restaurants set in the heart of the old town that we love. Where to Eat in Rethymnon Old Town Set along our old town’s distinct stone and cobbled lanes are dozens of traditional Greek eateries, fine dining restaurants and dessert cafes. In…
Herbs of Crete: For Health and Flavor
The herbs of Crete are the essence of wonderful Cretan dishes known for their brilliant flavors and tastes. Aromatic Herbs of Crete If you travel to Crete ruing the spring season, you’ll find our island is blooming. The landscapes are at their greenest. Look out across the fields, by the seaside, next to the roads,…
10 Top Cretan Foods You Must Try
Crete is a foodie destination. One of Greece’s top island getaways is renowned for its exquisite, fresh and mouthwatering dishes that not only taste great, but are also nutritional. We have compiled a list of the top 10 Cretan foods you must try when visiting the island. The Cretan Diet Crete is an island blessed…