What can rival the beauty of orange groves standing in the snow? It can be only the blossoming almond in February on Crete. These trees get blossom the very first, and although the winter is still going on, the most tender (and courageous!) song of these trees is about the nearing spring. By the way, […]
We have a lot of reasons to be proud.First of all, at Super Market Chalkiadakis, we are proud of our origins, as well as of the people, who love cretan land and exploit it properly in order to produce not only high-quality products but also products distinguished worldwide. We are proud, more than other chains […]
Chania is by far one of the most wonderful cities in Greece and given its astonishing history, spectacular old town, stunning Venetian harbour, and not to mention some of the most breathtaking beaches in Europe, it’s easy to see why it’s one of tourist Greece’s number one destinations for both locals and international visitors. Chania is […]
This Greek dish is a special one, having an unusual taste. Cretan salad with oranges, cheese and onions. It has a wonderful orange aroma and tart taste. You have to try it. Thus, you need to use for this […]
In February this year, the European Commission approved the assignment of the status of a protected geographical indication (PGI) to another product from Greece, Cretan raisins «sultanina» (Stafida Soultanina Kritis, PGI). The name is officially added to the list of protected products which contains already more than 1,310 titles.Raisins «Sultanina» are produced in Crete and the surrounding islands […]
Cretan honey is considered to be one of the best in the world. First of all, this is due to the special climatic conditions, which maximally contribute to the rapid development of the honey plants. It is very fragrant, has colors from dark golden to light golden yellow. A special aroma of Cretan honey is […]
For relaxation and rest, only Saint Pelagia is the best Agia Pelagia is a small seaside tourist town located on the northern coast of Crete: about 12 mi from the city of Heraklion. It gives an easy access to the international airport – 20 minutes from the resort town. A quiet fishing village, until recently, […]
