Rethymno: Traditional Cooking Class in a Cretan Village

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    Immerse yourself in the rich culinary heritage of Crete as you embark on a gastronomic journey like no other. Learn from a passionate cook and proud native of a charming Cretan village.

    Enter the cook’s home and discover the secrets of traditional Cretan cuisine using fresh products sourced from her family’s farm or local farmers. Learn in a charming atmosphere and cook in a traditional wood oven.

    Enjoy a menu that can be adapted for our vegetarian friends or those with allergies. Experience the hospitality of a local home with a warm welcome with Greek coffee or herbal tea, homemade lemonade, ladokouloura, rolls made with olive oil, and loukoumakia.

    Chat with the hose to get to know each other and learn the recipes with old traditional practices and cooked in a wood oven.

    Try making starters like dakos (Cretan salad with tomato, cheese, olive oil, herbs), tzatziki (the famous Greek dip), and Greek salad. Learn to cook main dishes like gemista (stuffed vine leaves, zucchini flowers, tomatoes, zucchini, and pepper), and mousaka.

    Indulge in a traditional dessert like Tyropitakia, traditional pies with homemade cheese, local honey, and cinnamon sprinkled, homemade ice cream, and seasonal fruit. Enjoy local wine and raki alongside your meal.

    Experience genuine connections forged during the class and feel like part of the extended Cretan family, creating lasting memories and forging a deep appreciation for the traditions and flavors of this remarkable island.

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    • 9.7 / 10
    • Adele

    Located in Adelianos Kampos, 8.9 km from Archaeological Museum of Rethymno and 18 km from Museum of Ancient Eleftherna, Aphrodite offers a terrace and air conditioning. It features an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, garden views and free WiFithroughout the property.

    The villa comes with 2 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a TV with satellite channels, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with pool views.

    The villa offers a barbecue. A car rental service is available at Aphrodite.

    Psiloritis National Park is 37 km from the accommodation, while Municipal Garden is 8.7 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 77 km from Aphrodite.

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      • 50 m
      • 10 / 10
      • Adele Rethymno κατοικία

      Boasting pool views, Carpe Diem-Luxury Villa with private pool offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a patio, around 2.6 km from Platanes Beach. This villa features a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking.

      Featuring a DVD player, the villa has a kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave and a fridge, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 4 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms with a bidet and a shower. A flat-screen TV is featured.

      A terrace is available for guests to use at the villa.

      The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 75 km from Carpe Diem-Luxury Villa with private pool.

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      €188

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        • 220 m
        • 8.7 / 10
        • Adele

        Boasting garden views, Eco Villa, a perfect escape close to the beach, By ThinkVilla offers accommodation with a balcony and a coffee machine, around 2.4 km from Beach Adelianos Kampos. This villa features a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking.

        The villa with a terrace and pool views has 9 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 7 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the villa.

        The villa can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area.

        Eco Villa, a perfect escape close to the beach, By ThinkVilla offers a picnic area. A outdoor play equipment is also available for guests at the accommodation.

        Platanes Beach is 2.9 km from Eco Villa, a perfect escape close to the beach, By ThinkVilla, while Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 8.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 77 km from the villa, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

          • 340 m
          • 9.6 / 10
          • Adelianos Kampos, Rethymno

          Featuring a private swimming pool and a sun terrace, Villa Harmony-Crete Residences is located 2.5 km from Adelianos Kampos Beach. This self-catering property offers a hot tub and free WiFi throughout. Rethymno Town is 8 km away.

          Opening to a furnished balcony and terrace with pool and mountain views, the three-bedroom villa is modernly decorated and includes a fully equipped kitchen and dining area. Guests of Villa Harmony-Crete Residences can relax in the spacious living room, where a fireplace, a satellite, flat-screen TV and a DVD player are available.

          Guests can prepare their own meals at the BBQ facilities located in the garden of the villa. A restaurant can be found within 500 metres of the property, while a supermarket is 300 metres away.

          Arkadi Monastery is at a distance of 14 km. Heraklion International Airport is 80 km from the villa. Free private parking is possible on site.

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