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Unique stories of Samaria gorge

We have a unique gorge here in the south of Crete so many people have walked through over the years to experience its grandeur and immense scale. It stands like a gargantuan giant with its... Continue reading

August

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The True Cretan Diet

Do you know who Spermo, Oino and Elaes is? No? That’s ok I’m here to solve the puzzle. They are sisters between them and great grand daughters of King Minos of Crete who he himself is the child of Zeus. Their grandfather is Dionysus the God of wine. These girls each... Continue reading

July

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Crispy crunchy sweet! The Cretan Kserotigano/Ξεροτηγανο

If there is one dessert in Crete that is widely recognized and highly appreciated it must be the well known and loved Kserotigano = Ξεροτήγανο. It literally means ‘dry fry’!! It is named that way as the dough is turned into a very thin filo sheet that is cut in... Continue reading

June

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Honey sweet as money

Crete is fortunate to be located on the planet in such a way it enjoys a temperate climate year round. Location wise, apart from its close proximity to being the connector of the west and the east, is also the connection to Southern Africa too. And all this was, and... Continue reading

June

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Humble Pie – Sfakianopita – Σφακιανοπιτα

I don’t remember the first time I ate sfakianopita. Was I raised with it? I can’t remember... It’s always been in so many of our lives. But I know what it does to people when they try it the first time. And it happens every time too… their eyes go... Continue reading

Unique stories of Samaria gorge

The True Cretan Diet

Crispy crunchy sweet! The Cretan Kserotigano/Ξεροτηγανο

Honey sweet as money

Humble Pie – Sfakianopita – Σφακιανοπιτα

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