Best things to do in Crete

Spices offer special, unique aromas and enrich the taste of our food. Let us learn some of them. Afrina: The flower of salt from the rocks of Crete that has stored sea water, until the Greek sun evaporates it and the raw natural sea salt appears. Cretan Basil: It looks like anise and has an […]

Endemism in Crete reaches a percentage that varies from 10 to 50% of species, with the low percentage constantly increasing from year to year. What does endemism mean, however? It means that there are exclusively specific organisms in a certain area, which implies a greater responsibility for their maintenance. In absolute numbers, one can find […]

Some flavours do not begin on the plate.They begin with an aroma. With a leaf rubbed gently between the fingers. With a herb growing under the sun. With an infusion warming the hands and awakening the memory of a place. In Crete, herbs are not simply plants. They are part of everyday life, gastronomy, hospitality […]

Tropical and subtropical crops in Crete are a risk for every producer; however, they open new roads, especially if one connects these plants with tourism. The avocado holds the scepter of these crops, since it seems that it has found its home in Chania. However, interest in other crops is growing. Guava, mango, passion fruit […]