We welcome you daily from 09:00.

Admission:
Visitors over 12 years old: €8
Children 6–12 years: €4
Children under 6: Free (with adult companion)

Last entrance to the garden: 2 hours before sunset
Local cuisine served in our restaurant until 18:00.

THE GARDEN AND THE RESTAURANT ARE CLOSED

Thank you very much.
We will be ready to welcome
you again by March 13 of 2025.

How to come

Book a Table

The Wild Edible Plants of Botanical Garden

Wild Edible Flora of the Garden - Greens

Crete's wild, edible flora spans from coastal to mountainous regions, forming a significant part of its vegetation on arable land. It also takes up a large portion of Cretan flora on cultivated land. Minoan frescoes vividly depict the ancient Cretans' deep connection with nature and its bounty, illustrating the prominent role of plants in their daily life and worship. In modern Crete, thankfully, this wild edible flora still holds its valued place at the dining table, being a fundamental component of the Cretan Diet.

Awaken your senses

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