Hiking the Samaria Gorge

Hiking the Samaria Gorge

Sweeping views, beautiful pine trees and towering cliffs Undoubtedly the most famous gorge in Crete, and most probably one of the most famous in the whole of Europe, the Samaria Gorge is a must-do for those that love hiking, and we would say all visitors to the island...
Sea Bass with a fava bean puree

Sea Bass with a fava bean puree

A simple yet impressive and delicious dish This dish takes some influence from some of the dishes we had during a recent trip to Crete- grilled octopus on a fava bean puree. We have swapped the octopus for Sea Bass as it is much easier to find in supermarkets, but the...
Visiting the Lasithi Plateau and the Diktaean Cave

Visiting the Lasithi Plateau and the Diktaean Cave

The Lasithi Plateau is most certainly a must-visit place if you’re in Crete. Located between Heraklion and Agios Nikolaos, the plateau is visited by many bus tours and tourist groups daily, and is a popular destination, primarily for the Diktaean Cave, located...
Lamb Giouvetsi

Lamb Giouvetsi

A One pot dish that’s sure to warm you up! With winter in full swing, we wanted to travel a bit to our favourite island in the Mediterranean: Crete (see this post for a 1 week holiday report)! Of Greek origins, this dish takes about an hour to make and is very...

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