Georgioupolis Festival of Cretan Produce

Last night  we visited the festival of Cretan produce at the harbour in Georgioupolis.

This is the first of an annual event showcasing local produce.


It is taking place until 31st August



At the harbour in Georgioupolis each evening from 7-11

The youngsters with a display of Cretan dancing


Live Cretan music

Now for the yummy stuff.
Lots of opportunities to taste and sample produce
This kiosk is selling various types of nuts covered with honey and other delicious coatings.


Local sausages, dried figs, moustalevria and other home produce. Made in Fres.

The Mayor, Mr Koukianakis and his wife exploring the market.


Icons of all types and sizes



Argyro Benaki and Yiannis Apostolakis, two of the deputy mayors whose hard work made this exhibition possible.


All natural cosmetics


Don't you just love those "Vespa's" made of soap. Yes the sandwiches are also soap!

Hand made jewellery


More natural soaps and cosmetics

Crocheted bags is cheerful colours


Lace, embroidery and souvenirs


Natural aromatherapy and air fresheners for your home


Gift bottles of olive oil


Local cheese


Honeycomb


Natural beeswax


Different honeys


Flavoured Rakis

Aloe Vera products and carob products made in Litsarda


Wonderful 3 year old cheese


Rich and strong - use as Parmesan


Wrapped and matured in an animal skin


The strong silent types who made the cheese!

You still have time to enjoy an evening at the festival so don't miss it.






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