Crete (Kriti)
The people of Crete are very traditional and have kept their authenticity. Their cooking has astounded American researchers because it would appear that the fact that they eat snails and that their diet is naturally rich in polyols has immunized them against cardio-vascular diseases. Be that as it may, the Cretans have remained peasants at heart – they drink Tsikouvia (Raki in Cretan), shoot at road signs when they are happy… and are extremely hospitable. You must not miss Crete, it’s a country within a country.

Opposite : Heraklion, the main town in Crete.