Hersonissos Crete - Land of Beaches and Experiences

Cretaquarium Gouves, Crete

This is where your experience exploring the Mediterranean sea world begins. Come face to face with hundreds of species and thousands of living organisms. Be fascinated by their behaviour as they reveal the wide variety of shapes, colors, habits and needs of their own world. Learn about them and reflect on what our common future may be.

Sfakianopites: Cheese Pies from Sfakia, Crete

In Greek: σφακιανόπιτες, pronounced sfah-kiyah-NO-pee-tes

It is customary in Greece for local dishes to be given the name of the area or region where they originated; thus,sfakianopites are named for Sfakia, a lovely area of Crete. These cheese pies, made with ouzo, can be served as a meze with ouzo, raki, or tsikoudia (local spirits), as snacks, appetizers, and as a side dish.

The Romantic Old Town of Chania in Crete

The second largest city on the island is known for its beautiful narrow alleys and very well preserved old town. Crete is a cradle of Western civilization and its history dates back to 2700 BC. Later it was a witness of Byzantine, Venetian and Ottoman eras, influencing Crete’s culture.

Kolokytha beach

Kolokytha is a small island just opposite the Peninsula of Spinalonga, 12km north of Agios Nikolaos and close to Elounda.

Lets Crete Salads

Greek cuisine is a Mediterranean cuisine. We found a nice recipe of dakos for today.

Dakos Preparation: 

Use a bowl to mix the cut olives, fennel, lemon rind and salt. Dip the ‘Dakos’ rusks in water and then let them dry. Pour a little olive oil over them, sprinkle them with lemon juice and top them with the mixture of olives. Serve immediately.

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