Crete’s cheese world goes far beyond Graviera. From xinomyzithra and anthotyro to kefalotyri, staka, and village specialties.
Crete
From Ancient Minoan Hives to Today’s Thyme Honey
The island’s bees still thrive on wild herbs, making honey as golden as its history.
University of Crete and Agios Nikolaos Join Forces for Lassithi History Center
The University of Crete and the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos announced the creation of the Lassithi Center for Medieval and Modern History and Archaeology in Neapolis
When Freshwater Breathes in Crete
In Crete, dragonflies, frogs, and endemic fish thrive in rare waters where rivers only flow after rain.
Flavors of Crete – Gastronomy – Culture – Tourism
From October 13 to 18, Syntagma Metro becomes a window into the island’s authentic spirit.
Crete’s Coast Guard Responds to Two Distressing Beach Emergencies
Local Coast Guard and medical units were called to assist in two beach emergencies on October 9. Officials express condolences and urge swimmers to remain cautious.
Glowworms and Fireflies in Crete
Crete’s valleys light up with fireflies and glowworms, tiny nocturnal sparks, known as pygolampídes and lampyrídes.
Wild Herbs Calendar of Crete
A month by month journey through Crete’s wild herbs. Pennyroyal, sage, wild pepper, thyme, and oregano mark the seasons with scent, myth, and tradition.
Private Pilots Choose Sitia for Flying Tourism in Crete
Sitia welcomed pilots from Germany, Slovenia, Croatia, and Austria — a sky-high boost for Crete’s growing air tourism.
The Art of Revving
The roar of motorbikes turns midnight into a concert. Argophilia’s Yorgos Pappas listens to the city’s sleepless soundtrack — part rebellion, part tradition, all Cretan spirit.
Malaka Packs a Punch
Yorgos Pappas unpacks the humor and humanity behind Crete’s favorite expression.
Have You Ever Seen the Cretan Wildcat
“Once, at dawn,” an old man from Anogeia tells, “I saw eyes burning in the rocks. Too wide for a cat, too low for a wolf. A fourogatos. He watched me, then vanished. No sound, no trace. Just those eyes.” The boy beside him laughs. “A story. A tale to keep children from straying.”The old […]
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