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…
During Christmas, every sub-region of Greece has its traditional food favorites. From the age-old tradition of the Choirosfagia to the fantastic textures and seasonal sweets, Crete has a long-standing Christmas culinary tradition. For the people of Crete, and those visitors lucky enough to share in these festivities, the season of abundance is unbelievably rich.
The humble carob – Ceratonia siliqua – is known by many names. Be it called St John’s bread, locust bean, locust-tree, or carob bush, this evergreen produces a type of superfood that offers a lot of health benefits. This superfood is processed not far from Georgioupoli, at Creta Carob factory in Argyroupoli.
Mythos Palace Resort & Spa, one of our three flagship Georgioupoli resorts, is a family-friendly destination that offers unforgetable culinary experiences for guests of all ages.
Apart from the wonderful scenery, the amazing crystal clear beaches and the bright sun, Crete is known for its gastronomic delicacies. The Cretan Gastronomy reveals the lifestyle philosophy of the locals and the famous Cretan hospitality. As we said in…