Taste

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Healthy and Sustainable: The Secrets of the Cretan Diet

Besides being delicious, the traditional Cretan fare is as good for the earth as it is for your personal health.

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“In the Wine Dark Sea”: Crete’s Magical Wines

Chrisa Giorgi, maker of the award-winning documentary “In the Wine Dark Sea,” explores the long history of Cretan winemaking and its eleven local varieties.

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Why Cretan Wine is Better than Ever, and What to Try

The renaissance of Crete’s ancient wine culture is catching the eye of wine enthusiasts - Master of Wine Yiannis Karakasis explains why.

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Fabled Tables: What’s So Special About the Cretan Cuisine?

It’s said, and rightly so, that Crete’s greatest treasure is its cuisine. But what exactly are the secret ingredients of this world-famous culinary tradition?

These Are Crete’s Best Food Products

In Depth

By Nena Dimitriou

These Are Crete’s Best Food Products

Instead of picking up the usual souvenirs, save some room in your…

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Innovative Crete: 9 Fantastic Products and Initiatives

In Depth

By Eleftheria Alavanou, Maria Coveou, Maria Korachai, Alexandra Tzavella, Paulina Björk Kapsali

Innovative Crete: 9 Fantastic Products and Initiatives

From smartphone apps helping visitors get more out of the island, to…

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The 17 Best Tables by the Sea in Crete

Crete

By Ifigenia Virvidaki, Nena Dimitriou

The 17 Best Tables by the Sea in Crete

The secret places - right on the sea or nearby - for…

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Crete: The Next Big Thing

In Depth

By Simos Georgopoulos

Crete: The Next Big Thing

Crete is gradually starting to put itself on the modern wine map…

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Wine Tasting in Crete: Visiting the Source

In Depth

By Maria Korachai & Nikoleta Makryonitou

Wine Tasting in Crete: Visiting the Source

From state-of-the-art facilities to down-to-earth estates, Crete's wineries offer an broad range…

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wagamama: the new addition to athens’ heart that’s upgrading the local food scene

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christmas in epirus

Whether it’s the charming town of Metsovo or the picturesque villages of Elati, Paramythia and Vourgareli,…

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pozar baths: a winter escape to northern greece’s natural wonders

A visit to the thermal waters of Pozar Baths in Aridaia is an invitation to unwind…

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Athens

a guide to falling in love with athens

Explore the timeless beauty of the Greek capital, where ancient myths meet contemporary discoveries.

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thessaloniki metro: station-by-station through history and modernity

Thessaloniki

thessaloniki metro: station-by-station through history and modernity

Now that Thessaloniki has, at last, a subway system, we propose a unique history tour that…

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how wine bars are redefining nightlife in athens

Athens

how wine bars are redefining nightlife in athens

Wine bars are now a cornerstone of Athenian nightlife, as an international trend goes local with…

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Thessaloniki

what’s happening now in thessaloniki

Events, openings, and all things new in Thessaloniki.

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exploring the historic old market of ermoupolis, syros

Syros’ Chiou Street, once a bustling artery of local commerce and cultural activity, now faces decline…

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