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There are 2000+ different plant species in Crete with approximately 10% being indigenous in the island. The Cretan flora is especially rich in herbal and pharmaceutical plants.
Quite a high percentage of these are collected, dried and sold to the local market and abroad. Thyme, oregano, sage, rosemary and marjoram, wild mint and erontas are only a few of the hundreds of herbs that grow in Crete where locals still use them for medicinal reasons in beverages.Thyme Honey
Cretan honey is one of the best in the world. Rich flavours and aromas and a deep golden colour make it resemble ambrosia, the food of gods.Raki
The local drink you can try in Kafeneion (Greek word for cafe). Transparent and strong it is served chilled in shots accompanied with bites of seasonal fruits or vegetables.Cretan cuisine
Famous, healthy and most of all tasty, the Cretan cuisine emerges out of a rich history and tradition and it is based on simplicity in taste and the wealth of local produce.
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72200 Ierapetra - Crete - Greece Tel.: +30 28420 61713 Fax: +30 28420 61318 E-mail: fom@marebluecrete.gr
72200 Ierapetra - Crete - Greece Tel.: +30 28420 61713 Fax: +30 28420 61318 E-mail: fom@marebluecrete.gr