Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) prices in Greece are skyrocketing even before the harvest for 2023. A blazing Summer and draught are the cause.
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Return to Margarites and Keramion On a Quest for Simple Perfection
Our search for Minoan ceramic perfection takes us back to Margarites Village and the amazing workshop Keramion.
Crete Farmers Forced to Toss Produce Because of Pandemic
Crete’s agricultural growers are being forced to discard products on account of very low demand brought on by the pandemic.
Dictamus Shop Joins TripAdvisor Faves in Platanias
Dictamus Shop opened in Platanias last Thursday offering local herbs, olive oils, wines, and wonderful Cretan cheeses.
Terroir by Alexandra Manousakis
The story of Terroir by Alexandra Manousakis, of Crete and the legacy her father and other winemakers seek to perpetuate.
Chef-Poet Christopher Bakken at Crete’s Dalabelos Estate Next Summer
Coming up next summer at Dalabelos Estate near Rethymno, Crete renowned chef, food writer, and English professor Dr. Christopher Bakken will host an immersive program to explores the traditional cuisine, music, and culture of Crete.
Platanias Presents the 8th Annual Festival of “Land, Culture, and Tourism”
Coming up Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th of September, the Municipality of Platanias, under the auspices of the Region of Crete, will present the 8th Annual Festival “Tourism, Land, and Culture.”