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 and lychee are but a few of the exotic fruits that can be found in Crete.
Due to the special microclimate that many of these plants require to grow, the areas in Europe that are considered suitable for their cultivation are very specific.
One of them is Crete and specifically Chania.
The Cretan Diet is not simply a way of eating.It is a way of living in relationship with the land. Long before it became the subject of study, admiration and international recognition, the Cretan Diet existed as everyday wisdom. It was shaped through simplicity, seasonality, care and the deep connection between people and the natural […]
The inhabitants of Crete are known for their quirky personalities, much more so the inhabitants of the mountains. Most of them are breeders and love the White Mountains, or Madares, and consider them their home. Hospitality is in their blood. They love foreigners and are pleasant, cheerful and hospitable people. They keep to the local […]
The quality of the Cretan olive oil, the "gold" of the Cretan land, as it has been characteristically named, is widely known throughout the world. It is a natural product that comes from the simple crushing of the olive, without extracts and enhancing additives. It is a product cultivated with care and passion. Cretan […]
The flavour of a place is not born only in the kitchen.It is born in the landscape. In the soil, the light, the water, the air, the plants, the herbs, the fruits and the rhythm of the seasons. Before an ingredient becomes part of a recipe, it has already existed as part of an ecosystem. […]
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