The wealth of Crete
Crete is an island, which apart from its rich history and tradition, is famous for the production of many different products of exceptional quality. In Crete, there is a great growth in poultry and livestock farming, in beekeeping, in snail breeding, while large quantities of fish are caught from the Cretan Sea on a daily base. On the Cretan mountains, a wide variety of herbs are grown, in excellent soil as well as climatic conditions. There is also endless land with aloe, olive trees, producing top quality olive oil and vineyards with the grapes of which are made many varieties of wines, known worldwide. Becides on Crete are growing, all kinds of vegetables and various fruits such as bananas, avocados, prickly pears, watermelons, melons etc. So, anyone who visits the island never forgets the experience of Cretan flavors.