Articles and recipes

Our beautiful holiday houses and apartments in Makrigialos have featured in magazine and newspaper articles, some of which are reproduced here, together with other articles that we hope you will find interesting. In addition, we also present some delicious and authentic Cretan recipes that we hope you will enjoy trying at home in anticipation of your first, or next, visit to Makrigialos!

	Cretan Recipes If you've been to Makrigialos you'll already know about our delicious food. Now you can try our authentic Cretan recipes at home. Recipes page »
	The Pianist's Perfect Retreat Louisa Watson tells the intriguing story behind Luciano Pavorotti's amazing Bösendorfer 290 Grand Imperial piano and how it found its way to Crete. Read the article »
	The Cretan lyre Kildare Dobbs is one of Canada's most renowned writers. In this article he tells us how music and an ancestral poem fanned the fires of a Cretan romance. Read the article »
	Ode to a Grecian Isle Also by Kildare Dobbs, this article recounts lasting impressions formed during a visit to Makrigialos. Read the article »
	Six marvellous reasons to visit Makrigialos Why you should come to Makrigialos for your very next holiday. Read the article »
	A wedding party How to celebrate a wedding - Makrigialos style! Read the article »
	Villa Casa dei Mezzo This beautiful new luxury villa is now ready to welcome guests. Read about its design inspiration and opening concert. Read the article »
	The White Houses A superb description of our properties and life in Makrigialos. Read the article »
	What to see and do in Crete With so much to see and do it's difficult to know where to start, but our brief guide will set you off in the right direction. Read the article »
	The Venetian Estate in Sitia Learn about the fascinating history of Casa dei Mezzo - The Venetian Estate in Sitia. Read the article »
	Olive oil in Crete On Crete, the conditions have always been perfect for olive trees, so it's hardly surprising the very first olives were cultivated by Cretan farmers. Read the article »
	'Out of Season' Crete There are so many good reasons for visiting Crete out of the high summer season, especially if you are keen on walking holidays. Read the article »
	The Minoans Crete is perfect for a relaxing holiday, but did you know it was also home to one of the world's most ancient civilisations? Read the article »
	The Legend of King Minos In this article, Louisa Watson tells us about Knossos, the fabulous palace where all the adventures of King Minos are said to have taken place. Read the article »
	Interiør-Magasinet Article by Øyunn Bjånaes Hrasky. English version \| Norwegian version
	KK-Magasinet Article by Marit Stray. English version \| Norwegian version

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Makrigialos GR 72055, Crete, Greece
Tel: +30 28430 29183
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