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 customs and traditions and many of them still wear traditional clothes; a reminder of older times.
One could very well characterize them as custodians of tradition, although tradition is present everywhere on the island.
Although the traditional character of the island remains intact all along its mountains.
Authenticity is the main attribute of these people.
From interacting with them, one can immediately realize that this place has a true soul and is a living organism that is increasingly enchanting.
The comestible weeds of Crete grow almost everywhere soil exists, without effort or human intervention. We can find evidence of their consumption during ancient times in almost every Greek historian’s and philosopher’s records. The studies that have been conducted during recent years and highlight the Cretan diet reveal that the Cretans’ good health stems heavily […]
Gastronomy does not begin on the plate.It begins in the land. In the plants that take root in a place, in the herbs that grow with the rhythm of the seasons, in the fruits that ripen under the sun, and in the people who know how to read the landscape and transform it into food, […]
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 […]
Crete is in and of itself a very unique place in a variety of ways. A very special one of them is its biodiversity. Studies show that there are over 1.800 species of plants in Crete, even much more than England. Crete is an island-example for the preservation of our natural inheritance and the protection […]
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