Crete is also famous for gastronomy and the Cretan diet is known as one of the healthiest in the world. It is not just gastronomy but a whole philosophy, a way of life… Get to know the local specialties such as Boureki, Ntolmadakia, “Tsigariasto lamb”, “Antikristo”, “Xochlioi Boubouristoi”, Kalitsounia, the cooked vegetables and legumes in various versions, the wild herbs of the countryside and of course the Sfakian pies.
During your trip to Crete and Kritamos, you can visit small family companies that produce products of exceptional quality. See the production process, try the products and buy directly from the producers. You can visit local wineries, cheese dairies, oil mills, the special carob factory, honey small industries, aromatic herb processing laboratories, and even small family breweries!