Citrus Garden

In Greek mythology, citrus fruits were the gift Gaia, the Earth, gave at the wedding of Zeus, the father of the gods, and Hera. Sweet, sour, or bittersweet, they provide vitamin-rich juices, while their flesh, peel, blossoms, and leaves are utilized in everything from cooking to perfumery and practical medicine. The Botanical Garden boasts a variety of citrus fruits renowned for their quality, celebrated by European travelers to Crete since the 19th century for their exceptional oranges.