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 and Corfu for their very high…
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 the coaches that bring day-trippers on their way to and from the south coast) Spili…
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 every meal in Crete has been the same…
Chania is a foodies 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 interesting locations. Mia French Flavours (Potie 24)…
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 ancient pre-Christian folk legends. Kalanda (carols) On…
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 nets are laid in olive…
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 known, has remained the…
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, historic architecture, a two-kilometre golden sand…
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 a unique gastronomic event which will…
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 savour at this time of year. Malotira, (known locally as Tsai tou vounou (Tea of the mountains) and…