Moussaka is a layered oven casserole dish made with vegetables and meat. The most well-known version of moussakas is made with layers of eggplant slices, cheese, and a meat sauce, topped with a thick béchamel sauce; however, other favorites call for potatoes, zucchini, or a combination of vegetables. More recently, a meatless (vegetarian) version has also become widely available.

Until the early 1900s, moussaka was a more simple dish, using just vegetables and meats. The addition of béchamel sauce is attributed to Nikos... read more

Saganaki is a truly tasty and easy-to-make little appetizer. This dish speaks of the simplicity of Greek cuisine.

To make this Greek favorite, simply buy a firm cheese, lemons, flour, and olive oil. We suggest Graviera sheep's cheese, but you can choose a similar product remembering that it needs to hold its shape without melting too fast. Simply dip medium-to-thick wedges of cheese in cold water and then flour, pan-fry them in olive oil until golden brown, and serve immediately with a good squeeze of lemon on top. Ready in 25 minutes.

People call it a dip, salad, paste, sauce; they say the name is Turkish, Persian… plenty wrote about it philosophizing, searching for its origin, from India to N. Africa and the Balkans!

The whole world has talked about it; food writers have voiced their opinions, and even had arguments over it… all for a simple “dip”. You can find more than 80 different recipes on the net. Does anyone really care?

Tzatziki is Greek, no other country can claim the most famous Greek food in the world (it’s a few centuries older than Greek Mousaka)!!!

The... read more

Planning a family beach vacation? We’ve got you covered.

A family holiday isn’t complete without a trip to the beach, but not all beaches are created equal if you’ve got tots in tow. There’s so much to think about: Is the water safe? Is there a flat surface to push that pesky stroller along? Are there facilities to keep the little ones entertained?

Here, we’re highlight six 2019 Travelers’ Choice Beaches that reviewers praise for their family-friendly qualities.

Elafonisi Beach, Crete, Greece

A visit to Elafonisi Beach, the #22 beach in... read more

The monastery of Panagia Chrisoskalitissa is located 72km south of Chania, very close to the magnificent lagoon of Elafonissi. It operates as a nunnery and reminds of a fortress, perched on a 35m high rock with boundless sea views.

The name of the monastery means Our Lady Gold-stepped in Greek. This is taken after one step out of 98, which, according to tradition, was gold. It is said that only those who really believe in god can still see it. However, another version says that the golden stair was sold by the Patriarchate to solve the... read more

Agioi Apostoli is located 4 km west of Chania, 14 km away from the airport and 9 km away from the port of Souda. This is one of the most popular areas of Chania consisting of three outstanding bays with wonderful sandy beaches that have been awarded the Blue Flag. This area is considered as rare natural beauty and is ideal for swimming and beach games. The beaches of Agii Apostoli include the essential facilities for water sports, beach volley and racket games as well as infrastructure for disabled persons. The visitor can find there many... read more

Our insider guide to the best beaches on Crete, the largest of the Greek Islands: where to head for swimming, sunsets and sun-bathing

Source : https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/best-beaches-in-crete

Little known by foreign tourists the graves of Venizelos, located in a small park on a hill overlooking Chania are very much worth a visit, if only for the superb view that you get. 
The spot on the hill of Prophitis Ilias (after the name of the 15th century church located there) is the resting place of one of the most illustrious Greek (and Cretan!) stateman, Eleftherios Venizelos and of his son Sophoklis.

The statue of Spyros Kagiales in the same park refers to a legendary feat of bravery that occured in 1897. Venizelos and a group of... read more

The Gorge of Therisso (named also Eleftherios Venizelos) is located near the city of Chania. You can go there by car. The main gorge is six kilometers long. The vertical cliffs are impressive and the lush vegetation has nothing to envy of the other Chania Gorges. The place deserves a visit, even with a vehicle, cobined with a visit in the historical beautiful village of Therisso, that is built at the foot of the White Mountains at an altitude of 580 meters, just 15 kilometers from the city of Chania. A visit here is something that will... read more

The archaeological site of Knossos (Knosós GR: Κνωσός) is sited 5 km southeast of the city of Iraklion.
There is evidence that this location was inhabited during the neolithic times (6000 B.C.) . On the ruins of the neolithic settlement was built the first Minoan palace (1900 B.C.) where the dynasty of Minos ruled.
This was destroyed in 1700 B.C and a new palace built in its place.
The palace covered an area of 22,000sq.m, it was multi- storeyed and had an intricate plan. Due to this fact the Palace is connected with thrilling legends, such... read more