Cretan cuisine is considered the most delicious and at the same time the healthiest of the Meditteranean pattern of eating. Since the ancient times Cretans use simple cooking techniques and a rich variety of natural products, such as fresh vegetables and fruits, pulses, native wild greens, natural herbs for flavoring, unique cheeses, fresh fish, grilled meats and of course the well-known Cretan extra virgin olive oil, which is the great pride of the island.
Don’t leave Crete without trying some of the most popular Cretan delicacies, which are going to give your pallete a memorable experience: Sfakia Pies, Greek salad, Dakos, Dolmadakia, Apaki, Tsikoudia, Kserotigana, Kaltsounia.