At the crossroads of three continents — Europe, Africa, and Asia— Crete is considered the blueprint of the Mediterranean diet. Joe Daniel Price / Getty Images Greece's largest island, Crete, is home ...

Cretan cuisine has a glittering reputation for good reason (Picture: TUI Musement Crete/Sabi Phagura/Tom Fallon) With the garlic cloves on a wooden chopping board, I place the heel of my gloved left ...

This is a journey inspired by a host of conversations – with food bloggers, a chef and a master of wine – each of which convinced me to seek out the gastronomic appeal of an island I'd never ...

There plenty of tavernas in Elounda, but the best Cretan cuisine is to be found off the tourist trail (Shutterstock) A desperate need for sunshine and relaxation led me to the Greek island of Crete, ...

MR COSTAS grappled briefly with the goat, milked it, then offered me a go. I had wanted authentic Crete but this was more than I had bargained for. The Greek island is known for its olive oil, honey ...

Crete, Greece’s largest island, is known for its historical sites, stunning scenery and local culture. Its incredible history has been shaped by civilizations dating back to the Minoans, Venetians, ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... I have yearned to go to Crete ever since I was a young adolescent reading “The King Must Die” and “The Bull from the Sea,” Mary Renault’s wonderful historic ...

If you go to Greece and only eat gyros and souvlaki, then you really missed out. Not that there’s anything wrong with a big pita loaded with grilled meat, tomato, onion, tzatziki and chips – it’s not ...