The aroma of Cretan thyme honey is unique and differs from it of thyme honey in the rest of Greece. This is the conclusion reached by specialists from one of the laboratories of the Polytechnic University of Crete, led by Professor Elia Psillaki. As part of the research program of the Crete region, they conducted […]
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Welcome to Super Market Chalkiadakis
The largest super market chain on Crete! For over 35 years and with 41 stores all over Crete, super markets Chalkiadakis have been the leading option for the locals. Crete’s largest supermarket chain, led by a cretan family, this is where Cretans do their shopping. You’ll find your nearest store packed with amazing prices on […]
Read the articleGregory’s famous coffee
Offering the best daily coffee & food-snack experience to the world, through a network of satisfied partners! Refreshment bars, scattered all over Greece (and not only!), so there is always one near you! The beginning In 1972 Grigoris Georgatos opens what was to be become the first Gregory’s in the Athens suburb of Dafni. With […]
Read the articleTraditional Cretan Taverna Zigos
If You are traveling by car on the road to Ierapetra and Sitia do visit traditional Cretan Taverna Zigos in the picturesque village of Istro about 10 kilometers from Agios Nikolaos. Specialties of the place are skewer-grilled suckling pig or lamb, served with salad or baked Cretan potatoes. Reservation is not compulsory. It is suitable […]
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