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…
Welcoming the New Year in Greece Welcoming the New Year in Greece There’s one ornament you can’t miss on the shelves of Greek gift shops at this time of year. Usually made of china, it’s a pomegranate – [Ρόδι (rodi)…
Cretan Christmas Culinary Traditions Cretan Christmas Culinary Traditions 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.…
Creta Carob Factory in Argyroupoli Creta Carob Factory in Argyroupoli 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…
Mythos Palace Resort & Spa Culinary Experiences Mythos Palace Resort & Spa, one of our three flagship Georgioupoli resorts, is a family-friendly destination that offers unforgettable culinary experiences for guests of all ages. Mythos Palace Resort & Spa promises authentic…