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A Taste of Crete A page not only about the fantastic food and drinks of Crete, but also about the island and its traditions itself.
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Feel free to share your Cretan recipes, pictures and favorite place to go. I'm trying to promote Crete for winter tourism eco- and adventure tourism, so you are all welcome to advertise your wine yard, diving school, cooking classes or similar businesses on the page. Note that I don't run a company but any job offer is welcome wintertime. Partners:
Kreta/Sverige; https://www.facebook.com/KretaSverige

Taramasalata/fish roe dip without bread or potatoes by Peter Minaki. Admin Kikh
23/04/2024

Taramasalata/fish roe dip without bread or potatoes by Peter Minaki. Admin Kikh

One of the many highlights of the Greek table are the array of dips and spreads. Dips and spreads are often called salads (salates) in Greek and they pair wonderfully with our food culture that depends on bread so much.

16/04/2024

Event: Panhellenic General Strike April 17, 2024

Public sector employees have announced a 24-hour Panhellenic General Strike throughout Greece for April 17, 2024.

In Athens, demonstrations related to the strike are scheduled at Syntagma Square at 10:30 a.m. In Thessaloniki, demonstrations will be held at the Venizelos Monument and at the Arch of Galerius (Kamara) at 10:30 a.m. Additional demonstrations are expected to take place throughout Greece during the day.

The following strikes are scheduled for Wednesday, April 17, 2024 (12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.), unless otherwise noted:

Taxis will be on strike from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The National Railway will be on a 24-hour strike.

The Attica/Peloponnese Suburban Railway will be on a 24-hour strike.

Port employees/ferries will be on a 24-hour strike.

Athens Green Line Train (Line 1) will be on a 24-hour strike.

Athens Metro (Lines 2 & 3) will be on a 24-hour strike.

Trams in Athens will be on a 24-hour strike.

Buses in Athens will operate only from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Trolleys in Athens will operate only from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Buses in Thessaloniki will be on a 24-hour strike.

Other organizations may decide to join the 24-hour Panhellenic General Strike for April 17, 2024 without prior warning.

Χρόνια πολλά Ελλάδα! We celebrated this year by cleaning the garden and making one part ready for our outdoor kitchen. A...
25/03/2024

Χρόνια πολλά Ελλάδα! We celebrated this year by cleaning the garden and making one part ready for our outdoor kitchen. A ton of "garbage" has been removed already and we only kept whatever we might need to make ready our BBQ. It's so relieving to see old "s**t" go!
After watering and cleaning we went for a traditional meal in tha next village - Modi, at Στο Μαρκουλάκη ". Since we are in the middle of the lent we had μπακαλιάρος/fried cod with σκορδαλιά/mashed potato with garlic, μπατσαρία/beetroots with vinegar and olive oil, χόρτα/season wild greens and some amazing fried potatoes. We also had live music, lokoumades/fried sweets and more Tsikoudia 🫣 In the end I think we had a whole bucket of Tsikoudia each 🤣🤣🤣

02/03/2024
For your information. Admin Kikh
06/02/2024

For your information. Admin Kikh

The airport of Heraklio on the island of Crete will close for five days in February due to the replacement of tarmac on the runway, according to media reports on Monday. The airport, known as "Nikos Kazantzakis," will be closed from February 19-24, 2024. The planned upgrade project will focus on the...

30/01/2024

Anogia today. At the seaside, in Chania, we have rain, 7-9 celsius and a very strong wind. Admin Kikh

The first snow fell over Lefka Ori/The White Mountains yesterday. It's barely noticeable but the winter is official in W...
28/11/2023

The first snow fell over Lefka Ori/The White Mountains yesterday. It's barely noticeable but the winter is official in West Crete. Admin Kikh

Τα Λευκά Όρη "ντύνονται" στα λευκά σιγά - σιγά καθώς έπεσαν τα πρώτα χιόνια μετά και την κακοκαιρία που έπληξε και τα Χανιά το Σαββατοκύριακο, με θυελλώδεις

Don't worry, be happy! Admin Kikh
30/09/2023

Don't worry, be happy! Admin Kikh

Civil defense sirens are expected to go off all over Greece on Monday (Oct. 2) as part of an annual military and public warning exercise dubbed Parmenion.

Psarantonis & Nikos Stratakis - Mandarini (do you remember?). Psarantonis is the brother of late Nikos Xsilouris, and wi...
20/08/2023

Psarantonis & Nikos Stratakis - Mandarini (do you remember?). Psarantonis is the brother of late Nikos Xsilouris, and will be 80 in just a few days. Admin Kikh

ΨΑΡΑΝΤΩΝΗΣ & ΝΙΚΟΣ ΣΤΡΑΤΑΚΗΣ- ΤΡΑΓΟΥΔΙΝΙΚΟΣ ΣΤΡΑΤΑΚΗΣ-ΛΑΟΥΤΑ,ΚΙΘΑΡΕΣ,ΚΡΟΥΣΤΑ,ΚΟΝΤΡΑΜΠΑΣΟ-ΔΟΞΑΡΙΑ,ΙΔΙΩΦΟΝΑΓΙΩΡΓΟΣ ΜΑΚΡΗΣ-ΚΑΒΑΛ,(wind effect)ΝΙΚΟΣ ΣΤΡΑΤΑΚΗΣ-ΜΟ...

Congratulations Siteia for the worlds biggest Kakavia/fish soup, now in the Guinness World of Records! Admin Kikh
19/08/2023

Congratulations Siteia for the worlds biggest Kakavia/fish soup, now in the Guinness World of Records! Admin Kikh

Μια θέση στα βραβεία Guinness κέρδισε χθες η πόλη της Σητείας μαγειρεύοντας τη μεγαλύτερη σε ποσότητα και νοστιμότερη κακαβιά στον κόσμο.

09/08/2023

So lately I don't update or report, because I'm angry and worried - VERY angry and worried! How could I promote a country that doesn't allow the locals to eat and enjoy local food? A couple of examples, around Chania (one of the most expensive cities in Greece). 1 kilo of "decent" Graviera cheese is at least €15 the kilo- a normal hourly wage is €4-6. To buy pork in the supermarket you pay at least €6.60 the kilo lately - on offer!- and before Covid it was 2:99-3:50. Last year a very normal portion of sea urchins where we went - in a tiny village outside Chania -was 12 ( a €2 raise since 2021. This summer HALF a portion suddenly went €16:50 - because they have tourists in that area! Honestly, how many of you have even tried fresh sea urchins? And the gas for our cars - so that we can get to work to serve our tourists - is above €2.15 the liter!? Why's that? According to the Greek government, because we have tourists now - and they'll pay the prices! So, who will serve the tourism if the Greeks can't afford gas, nor eat properly? Renting a 1-2 bedroom flat used to be 250-350 until Air B&B, now the same flat is 600- 700 a month. The standard hasn't changed and you still pay extra for water, electricity and internet - unless you're a tourist!? Why is it that Chania is 20-50% MORE expensive than the rest of Crete? We aren't all born with big pieces of land next to the sea NOR opportunity to make our homes Air- #$@'b!

So PLEASE ban all inclusives & AirBnB and refuse to pay silly prices. What the f@ does the war in Russia have to do with the price of local goods/foods in Greece?! And don't even try to give me a "smart" answer! I'm extremely angry, I'm insulted and Swedish or not I'm suffering with my Greek countrymen!

Admin Kikh

It's been an exhausting spring and summer this far. Let's loose ourselves on this island! Admin Kikh
20/07/2023

It's been an exhausting spring and summer this far. Let's loose ourselves on this island! Admin Kikh

Lost Island - Nektarios KostakisWritten by Nektarios KostakisArranged by Nektarios KostakisCretan Lute Nektarios Kostakis Programming: Nektarios Kostakis & ...

04/07/2023
Kirvia, the music festival in Ierapetra has started! Summer is "festival time" so wherever you are look and/or ask after...
02/07/2023

Kirvia, the music festival in Ierapetra has started! Summer is "festival time" so wherever you are look and/or ask after any local festival. /admin ia

Out and about picking capers on a glorious sunny day. I collected a small batch and already started curing them. Admin K...
21/06/2023

Out and about picking capers on a glorious sunny day. I collected a small batch and already started curing them. Admin Kikh

19/06/2023

Get the best out of your holidays in Crete. A short trip to Santorini and you'll see that your money last longer in Crete 😂 Admin Kikh

The opening ceremony was yesterday for the Olof Palme Museum in Mochos, which will open the following Monday, June 5th./...
04/06/2023

The opening ceremony was yesterday for the Olof Palme Museum in Mochos, which will open the following Monday, June 5th.
/admin ia

24/05/2023

Worth repeating since we still have these "ATM's" everywhere in tourist areas 😡 Use local banks cash machine's! Admin Kikh

Are you in Chania and want to experience some of our culture? Book a ticket, dress up and enjoy! Admin Kikh
21/05/2023

Are you in Chania and want to experience some of our culture? Book a ticket, dress up and enjoy! Admin Kikh

Custom made exclusive visits, luxury cruises and more, are here for you to enjoy. 14 years of experience in tourism make us your perfect guide around the way of life in Crete. Contact us and make your vacations in Crete memorable.

Agricultural Expo in Ierapetra May 26-28!"The preparations for the organization of the 5th Agricultural Exhibition AgroE...
20/05/2023

Agricultural Expo in Ierapetra May 26-28!
"The preparations for the organization of the 5th Agricultural Exhibition AgroExpo 2023 which starts on Friday 26 May and ends on Sunday 28 May 2023 in the outdoor area of ​​the former Agrex in Ierapetra, Crete, are in the final stretch.
Particularly increased is the participation of exhibitors from all over Greece, fully covering the entire exhibition space with 80 stands and outdoor exhibitors.
The aim of the Exhibition is to promote new products and services with presentations and speeches by experts throughout the three days.
The most rural area of ​​Greece is ready to welcome thousands of visitors, becoming the meeting point of the primary sector."

Opening hours: Friday: 16:00-21:00 / Saturday & Sunday: 10:00-21:00
More info: https://agroexpoierapetra.gr/
/admin ia

Purple jellyfishes has already been been spotted in the sea around Crete. Pelagia noctiluca is not generally considered ...
08/05/2023

Purple jellyfishes has already been been spotted in the sea around Crete. Pelagia noctiluca is not generally considered dangerous, however it is classified as a toxic jellyfish. See the map in the article for more information on its location. Admin Kikh

Στις πιο δημοφιλείς παραλίες των Χανίων έχουν κάνει την εμφάνισή τους οι μωβ μέδουσες, με τους ειδικούς να επισημαίνουν ότι ο πρόωρος εντοπισμός τους οφείλ

Information about tomorrow's traffic disturbances, due to the annual Marathon, around Chania. Lazily translated with Goo...
06/05/2023

Information about tomorrow's traffic disturbances, due to the annual Marathon, around Chania. Lazily translated with Google due to an overdose of work and ouzo... Admin Kikh.

https://www.haniotika-nea.gr/poioi-dromoi-tha-einai-kleistoi-se-chania-kai-platania-logo-toy-7oy-marathonioy-kritis/

"It is announced, by decision of the Chania Police Department, the start of traffic regulations with a partial traffic stop in the context of the 7th Crete Marathon road race as well as the parallel road races due to it (10, 5 and 2.5 km) on Sunday 07/05/ 2023 from 06:30 until 15:00, in the Regions of the Municipalities of Platanias and Chania.

As the relevant announcement states in detail "for the implementation of the applicable traffic measures, which aim at the smooth and safe running of the races, but also the facilitation of citizens' movements, the following will apply: Interruption of traffic on the road network along the
route of Marathon, as well as on vertical roads leading to them, namely:
• Starting from the Orthodox Academy of Crete in Kolymvari, the runners run through the main street of Kolymvari and head towards Chania via the old Kissamos - Chania highway. At Tavronitis turn right towards Voukolies, cross Voukolies, head after the church of Voukolies towards Neo Chorio, Neriana, Syrili, Maleme, cross the old Kissamos - Chania National Road, Kladissos Junction, Georgiakakidon, Selinou, Akti Papanikoli, Akti Kanari, Akti Kountouriotis, Akti Topazis, Akti Uniones, Androgeo, Kallergon, Archoleontos, Daskalogiannis, Tsouderon, Skrylof, Halidon, Hatzimichali Giannari, Sof Square. Venizelou (Dim. Agora), El. Venizelou and finish at the National Stadium of Chania (entrance on Eleftheriou Venizelou Street).

Stoppage of traffic during the same hours due to the running of the parallel road races of 10, 5 and 2.5 km and on the following streets:
• Trikoupi, Valaoritou, X. Ploumidaki, Iroon Polytechniou, I. Sfakianaki, Andr. Papandreou, Solomou, Botsari, Margouniou, Skalidi, Mel. Metaxakis, Chrysostomou Smyrnis, Karaolis & Dimitriou
It is emphasized that only the section of the road network from the area of ​​Kolymvari, along the P.E.O. Chania - Kissamos, up to the Kladissos junction will be gradually opened to traffic according to the crossing schedule of the Marathon runners, while in the city of Chania the traffic regulations will apply normally from 06:30 to 15:00 as defined above.
Due to the aforementioned traffic regulations and to avoid inconvenience to drivers, the movement of vehicles towards the center of the city of Chania will be diverted indicatively at the following points:
• Crossroads of L. K. Mitsotakis & Ethnikis Antistasos, diversion of vehicles through Ethnikis Antistasos,
• Intersection L Heraklion and Anagnostou Gogonis, diversion of vehicles to Al. Panagoulis Anagnostou Gogonis and L. Kazantzakis.
• Kladissos junction, diversion of vehicles towards Anagnostou Gogonis and L. Kazantzakis.
Finally, the movement of vehicles from Rethymno as well as areas of the Municipality of Apokoronos to the Municipalities of Platanias, Kissamos, will be carried out through the B.O.A.K.

All drivers are requested to be especially careful in the above points and for the best service to comply with the signals and instructions of the traffic controllers"

Ανακοινώνεται, με απόφαση της Διεύθυνσης Αστυνομίας Χανίων, η έναρξη κυκλοφοριακών ρυθμίσεων με τμηματική διακοπή κυκλοφορίας στα πλαίσια διεξαγωγής του 7ου

This is your hard working admin Kikh trying to escape the tourists.
28/04/2023

This is your hard working admin Kikh trying to escape the tourists.

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