Crete Travel Stories

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Our collection of Crete travel stories, guides and discoveries, created for those who want to experience more than the usual highlights. Explore the island through its beaches and landscapes, historic towns and mountain villages, Cretan food and wine, local traditions, culture and everyday life. From famous places to quieter corners of Crete, our stories look at what makes each part of the island different — where to go, what to see, what to taste and the stories behind the places you encounter. Whether you are planning a trip to Crete, looking for ideas beyond the classic attractions, or simply curious about the island, MIC brings together practical travel guides and personal stories to help you discover Crete in a more authentic and informed way.

Outdoor Cretan meal overlooking the sea, with rustic bread, local cheeses, olives, vegetables, grilled dishes and red wine served on a traditional wooden table.

The Crete You Eat: A Food Lover’s Guide to the Island

Zeus, gods of the gods, mythology and Crete

Zeus, gods of gods, in greek mythology, has a special link with Crete Grown up on the island, protected by Curetes and feeded by sacred goat

Dorian period in Crete: rise of cretan cities

Dorian period of Crete. Dorian invasions in 1104 B.C. and rise of cretan cities. Dorian public organisation, education, religion

Possible oldest hominin footprints in Crete?

About 5.7 million years old footprints discovered in Crete. They can suggest hominin evolved in Europe earlier than in Africa

Tasty rolled aubergine recipe with bacon and cheese

Aubergine rolled: as simple as tasty

This aubergine recipe is for younif you need greek flavors to accompany a dish. Garlic, tomato, oregano and cheese to…

Zucchini flowers stuffed: Crete in a finger food

Zucchini (courgette) flowers are very popular in Greece for this traditional recipe, also called in Crete “anthous” . May is…

Craft beer in Athens with Noble men

Gentlemen beer tasting of athenian Noble men craft beer. The world of microbreweries is booming and Greece is no exception…

Greek salad: revisiting the famous standard

So what about new design for the famous greek salad to experience this gourmet balance on a multi layer base….

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Made in Crete

Food and wine lovers, adventurer and passionate photographers. We love Crete, its wild landscapes, its hopsitality, alive culture and traditions, its passion for local fresh products. We would like to share it with everybody. Join us, follow us

Crete Travel Stories

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Stories to Read Before You Go, Places to Remember When You Leave

Made in Crete

Food and wine lovers, adventurer and passionate photographers. We love Crete, its wild landscapes, its hopsitality, alive culture and traditions, its passion for local fresh products. We would like to share it with everybody. Join us, follow us

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