At the beginning of January, I started my diet. Among other things, I stopped taking sugar in my coffee and tea and drinking soft drinks. Because I love sweet and drink in one, I started drinking liquorice tea in the afternoon. Wonderfully tasty hot tea that is also deliciously sweet, so I don’t need extra sugar. Sometimes it is claimed that liquorice tea has a medicinal effect, sometimes it is said that you have to be careful with this sweet tea. What are the secrets of this tea?
What is liquorice / sweet wood tea?
sweet wood tea
Liquorice tea is a tea made from the ground roots of the liquorice plant with the difficult Latin name “Glycyrrhiza glabra”. This plant is originally from far outside Europe, but you can now also buy this plant in the Netherlands. Liquorice contains the plant substance Glycyrrhizone and is a constituent that can be found in liquorice root extract.
Liquorice root extract contains a sweetener that is 30 to 50 times sweeter sugar. However, this sweetener is not harmful to your teeth and does not affect your tooth enamel. You can not only buy liquorice sticks in the health food store but nowadays you can also return to the candy store as a responsible candy.
Researchers in laboratories can divide liquorice root into as many as 134 different constituents that they have discovered in liquorice root, each with its own effective effect. The 4 primary types of constituents that these researchers have discovered in the liquorice root are Flavonoids, stilbenoids, triterpenoids and coumarins. * 1
Flavonoids often contain many antioxidants and anti-inflammatory substances.
Coumarins and stilbenoids are substances that are often anti-inflammatory and antibiotic.
Triterpenoids sometimes contain steroids.
Is sweet wood tea healthy?
Moisture absorption
Every tea type has its own health benefits and of course also disadvantages. Drinking liquorice tea initially contributes to our daily moisture intake of minus two and a half litres of water per day.
Stress Liquorice helps to reduce stress because it helps the stress hormone cortisol within the body to work more efficiently. It has the same calming effect as, for example, ginger, but liquorice tastes much better and therefore drinks better.
Gastric acid The Japanese have known the use of liquorice tea for centuries and use it with heartburn or bloating. Liquorice can calm your stomach and ensure that you get rid of your stomach cramps.
Sore throat In the event of a sore throat or flu, a cup of liquorice tea is wonderful to soothe the sore throat. A sore throat can be caused by, for example, a lot of coughing or flu. Eating liquorice can help because the liquorice also contains liquorice. So make sure you have some liquorice tea in the cold winter months.
Cons of liquorice tea
As you can read above, liquorice has many advantages, but there are also some disadvantages. Make sure that you do not buy more than three or four teas (200 ml) per day. Too much of the tea can cause the body to retain moisture or cause palpitations. So enjoy one or two cups of tea a day to satisfy your sweet tooth if you are on a diet like me.
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Looking for the best face cream on the market. A face cream that hydrates your skin and keeps it fresh and young-looking the whole day? But also helps you to prevent getting wrinkles and diminishes those little wrinkles around your eyes and front head. We have it in store for you and it is called Evergetikon Anti-wrinkle face cream.
And o my, this little jar filled with only goodies for your skin and health. This face cream has only 100% natural ingredients in it and only contains natural oils, wax and gels.
We all know the famous Aloe Vera gel, so healthy for your skin and body, it hydrates the skin and can penetrate the skin up to the 7th skin layer. Your skin loves Aloe Vera and it keeps all the goods locked in the skin keeps it hydrated the whole day long. Not only does this cream consist of only natural ingredients, that helps your skin stay longer young and healthy, it also helps prevent the creation of new free radicals.
Fight free radicals in the skin.
Your body and skincare in a continuous fight from inside the body caused by oxidative stress. This oxidative stress is caused when oxygen in the body is split into single atoms with unpaired electrons. Normally electrons always come in pairs, so these single atoms are called free radicals. These free radicals scavenge true your body looking out to other single electrons so they can become a pair again. This scavenging true your body can damage cells, proteins and DNA. Free radicals are associated with human diseases and ageing. Ageing had been defined as a gradual accumulation of free-radical damage, according to Christopher Wanjek the Bad Medicine columnist for Live Science.
Yet, free radicals are a basic and essential part of life. The creation of energy in the body is a combination of air in food and the chain reaction of free radicals. Free radicals are a crucial part of our immune system because they float true the veins attacking viruses and bacteria. So free radicals are good and necessary for the body and your health, but when there is a built-up or over-dose of free radicals, they harm the cells of the body.
We are getting an overdose of free radicals in our body caused by heavy processed food, fried foods, tobacco smoke, pesticides and air pollution. But also, the heavy chemical cosmetics we use are dangerous for us, why use Vaseline on our face of lips, it is a product of the petrochemical industry, initially developed to keep engine parts run smoothly and not rusting. Now, why should you put this greasy nasty substance on your lips and skin and where eventually it ends up in your body. Once inside your body, your body can not prosses these hard chemicals and it will Couse much harm.
Natural Oils
Next to the wonderful and o so healthy organic Aloe Vera gel in our cream it is also filled up with healthy natural oils. We combined the aloe vera with grapeseed oil which contains a very powerful anti-oxidant named proanthocyanin. When used consistently this antioxidant may even out skin tone, preventing your face skin getting different skin tones and spots. Next, we used some sweet almond oil. Cold-pressed from the nuts from the sweet almond tree, this sweet almond oil is a lightweight oil full with rich vitamins as A, B1, B2 and B.
We have added some coconut oil to our cream, coconut oil hydrates the skin for up to 24 hours and helps to improve the skin elasticity and helps stimulate the natural collagen production in the skin. Natural coconut oil has anti-ageing properties because it has natural anti-oxidants and Vitamin E and Vitamin A. Vitamin A helps to slow down the ageing process and may help to reduce the damage from Free radicals and the sun.
Next, we added some Avocado oil to our cream. Natural avocado oil is the natural oil pressed from the pulp of an avocado. Almost 70% of avocado oil of heart-healthy oleic acid, a natural omega-9 fatty acid. This fatty acid also found in fatty fresh fish is also the main component in olive oil, and believed to be partly responsible for its health benefits.
One of nature’s age-old beauty secrets is Argan oil. Argan kernel oil helps to hydrate and soften your skin. Argan oil has a high content of antioxidants, essential fatty acids and Vitamin E. Argan kernel helps to increase the skin elasticity and by daily use, it will help to restore the shine of the skin.
The Vitamin E and B-complex vitamins in the Jojoba oil in our cream help the skin repair itself and soothe dry skin. Jojoba oil has anti-inflammatory properties which help to reduce redness caused by drying and keeps the skin calm and comfortable.
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Sophia Loren’s beauty secret? Extra Virgin olive oil!
Legendary actress Sophia Loren, world-known for her beauty and acting talent was born in 1934 and still is a beauty. Sophia Loren herself tells us that she credits her youthful skin and health to lifelong use of olive oil. Both in her diet and as a moisturizer on her skin. Of course, it is true and well known that “some people are just born with good genes” when it comes to ageing gracefully.
A study published in Cell Cycle shows that plant phenols found in extra virgin olive oil stimulate the healing properties of your body next to the oil’s strong antioxidant capacities. The plant phenols and antioxidant help fighting against free radicals that harm the skin cells and influence more rapid skin ageing. Olive oil contains more than 200 bioavailable antioxidants, including healthy tocopherols and carotenes and phenolic compounds.
Olive oil is been in use in the dermatology industry for centuries because of its rich vitamin E content and is been used as a lotion for the skin since ancient times. Olive oil does not clog your pores like a pure coconut oil can and has from itself a natural SPF of 8, protecting your skin against daily influences from the sun. Extra virgin olive oil has natural, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-ageing properties because it is packed with antioxidants and is full of vitamins. Olive oil hydrates the skin and builds a natural barrier on the skin to prevents the loss of moisture.
The olive oil in our anti-wrinkle face cream is a Cretan organic extra virgin olive oil. The olive oil is created during a cold process this way keeping all the wonderful and natural vitamins and strong antioxidants alive. Which is not the case by heavy industrial processed olive oils from famous brands which are obtained by heating the olives during crushing and milling and because of this heating the healthy benefits get lost.
Beeswax
We have added a little bit of Natural Beeswax to our natural anti-wrinkle face cream. Natural Beeswax has anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties that are essential in fighting chapped skin and bacterial infections that tend to affect us most in the dry, winter months. Natural beeswax forms a protective layer on the skin sealing in moisture in our skin whiteout smothering and clogging up the pores of our skin.
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Essential oils in our Anti-wrinkle face cream
Next to above natural oils we have added also some essential oils to our Anti-wrinkle face cream, not only because essential oils have natural anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties. But also because the essential oils in our cream also serve as a natural preserving agent giving our cream a naturally long shelf live.
Rose essential oil contains a series of vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants. We choice the rose essential oil because it has excellent emollient properties that moisturize dry skin.
Gardenia essential oil is great for skin health. Gardenia essential oil contains anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties it helps wounds to heal faster and it prevents infections. The great anti-oxidants in Gardenia essential oil promotes faster cell reproduction, which reduces the healing time and makes the skin look younger. It is also added to the cream as a natural preserving agent.
Myrtle essential oil strengthens and tones the skin. Myrtle oil is a great natural Deodorant. The Myrtle oil used in our cream relaxes the muscles and acts and a skin conditioner. It also offers a fresh and spicy aroma.
Rosemary oil when massaged into the face can help lightens dark spots and blemishes on the skin resulting in better and healthier skin appearance. Rosemary oil is a powerful antioxidant that helps to protect the skin against free radical damage and the effects of environmental stresses on the face skin. The anti-inflammatory properties of Rosemary oil help to reduce swelling and puffiness of the skin. So, our anti-wrinkle face cream is also ideal to put a little underneath your eyes if you slept too much or are tired.
Bitter Orange essential oil has anti-bacterial, anti-septic, astringent and anti-inflammatory properties which make it great for cleaning your face skin. The main benefit of Bitter Orange oil is its ability to calms oily skin. Refreshing and balancing your skin, it is ideal for oily skin and cleans clogged pores.
Rose Damascene distillate.
Rose Damascene distillate is also known as Rosewater, Rose distillate reduces inflammation by suppressing the growth of bacteria in and on your skin. Rose Damascene has great astringent properties and is therefore great as a toner for oily skin. Rose extract calms the skin and reduces redness. Rose extracts are full in Vitamin C so they help to stimulate the creation of new collagen by the skin and are high in Vitamin E so it is very moisturizing for your skin.
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The Aposelemis gorge is a perfect alternative for people who find booking a walking tour to Samaria gorge at Chania too early or too far. A good balance between hiking and walking. Even children love this adventurous hike.
In 2000 the people from Eye Travel in Chersonisos discovered a beautiful gorge near Hersonissos. Stunned by the beauty of nature and the easy path through the gorge, they decided that everybody needed to see it. From that moment they started organising tours in small groups (max 20 pers) through this gorge guided by one of the Eye Travel team members.
This gorge is about 8 km long, takes around 3,5 hours to walk. Because it has some small obstacles on the way down good shoes are a must. You will see untouched nature, some birds of prey, vultures,… The real Cretan flora and fauna. Your tour guide will stop regularly for a few minutes to explain everything wonderful you see.
After the walking/hiking part, we bring you to a traditional taverna, to use the toilet and enjoy a small lunch. The lunch is a typical Cretan lunch with bread salads a pease of delicious barbequed or grilled meat and some house wine and water. The unique chance to relax and to share your experience with your guide and the group.
This tour is a must when you are on Crete, in the Heraklion, Chersonisos and Malia area.
House Party Crete, I love House every Friday @ Zig Zag Club Malia
House party Crete. Every Friday night all the biggest House Bangers at I Love House. Join every Friday night during the summer the best UK dj’s smashing the dance floor of Zig Zag Club in Malia Crete. Reserve and pay your tickets upfront because the Fridays always sell out. Do not be the loser without a ticket as you will be standing outside looking at the video screen how the party inside goas mad.
Zig Zag club presents… I ❤️HOUSE with Sammy Porter
Sammy Porter holds residencies in London, Marbella, Ibiza, Monaco & Dubai… but Friday 7th June he’ll be in Malia ready to raise the roooooof on the club 🔥🎶
Fri 7th Jun at 23:45
Zig Zag Club and Lounge, Malia, Greece
3 is definitely the magic number… that’s how many times we’ve managed to get Nancie over to play this summer in our line up 💥 now signed to Capitol Records Uk this woman brings the 🎶🔥 wherever she plays, whether it’s on home ground at the Ministry of Sound in London or on the other party islands including Ibiza & Ayia Napa 🎉
Fri 14th Jun at 23:45
Zig Zag Club and Lounge, Malia, Greece
believe the hype! we got him back as usual for our summer line up … James HYPE is in the booth friday 28th June 🙌🏾🔥💣 doors open at midnight & close when the sun comes up… see u on the dance floor 💃
Fri 28th Jun at 23:45 Zig Zag Club and Lounge, Malia, Greece
3 is definitely the magic number… that’s how many times we’ve managed to get Nancie over to play this summer in our line up 💥 now signed to Capitol Records Uk this woman brings the 🎶🔥 wherever she plays, whether it’s on home ground at the Ministry of Sound in London or on the other party islands including Ibiza & Ayia Napa 🎉
Fri 5th Jul at 23:45 Zig Zag Club and Lounge, Malia, Greece
Here we go, our summer lineup is underway 😍 Flava D is ready to blast the house down Friday 12th July with her inimitable style of beats 🎶 doors open midnight & close when the sun comes up, see u on the dance floor 💃
Fri 12th Jul at 23:45 Zig Zag Club and Lounge, Malia, Greece
and we carry on with our summer lineup 😍 DJ S.K.T is all fired up & ready to play the house for us yet again this summer, Friday 26th July 🔥
doors open midnight & close when the sun comes up… see u on the dance floor 💃
Fri 26th Jul at 23:45 Zig Zag Club and Lounge, Malia, Greece
yassss! time to crank it with Kideko Friday 2nd August, just added him to the summer line up … & u know as he’s a regular every year what to expect! 🔥🔥🔥
doors open midnight & close when the sun comes up… see u on the dance floor 💃
it’s Friday & what do we love?? I ❤️🏡!!
Fri 2nd Aug at 23:45 Zig Zag Club and Lounge, Malia, Greece
Zig Zag club presents… I ❤️HOUSE with Sammy Porter
another summer lineup confirmed 😍 Sammy Porter holds residencies in London, Marbella, Ibiza, Monaco & Dubai… but Friday 7th June he’ll be in Malia ready to raise the roooooof on the club 🔥🎶
doors open midnight & close when the sun comes up … see u on the dance floor 💃
Fri 9th Aug at 23:45 Zig Zag Club and Lounge, Malia, Greece
we continue … after ur bank holiday madness we bring more madness & are pleased to announce Endor to our summer line up Friday 16th August 🙌🏾🎶 he’s going in for the kill & is ready to drop 💣💣💣
Fri 16th Aug at 23:45 Zig Zag Club and Lounge, Malia, Greece
3 is definitely the magic number… that’s how many times we’ve managed to get Nancie over to play this summer in our line up 💥 now signed to Capitol Records Uk this woman brings the 🎶🔥 wherever she plays, whether it’s on home ground at the Ministry of Sound in London or on the other party islands including Ibiza & Ayia Napa 🎉
Fri 23rd Aug at 23:45 Zig Zag Club and Lounge, Malia, Greece
and they keep coming … friday 30th AugustWideboys is bringing the beatssssss to the club 🎶🎶 the roof is gonna be off! 🙌🏾
doors open midnight & close when the sun comes up… see u on the dance floor 💃
it’s friday & what do we love?? I ❤️🏡!!
Fri 30th Aug at 23:45 Zig Zag Club and Lounge, Malia, Greece
When ageing the natural oil production in the skin decreases and the skin get dried out. Their where the skin continuously stretches because of stretching of the muscles the skin will eventually always wrinkle. A healthy diet of non-processed food is highly recommended by us at ilovecrete. But we also recommend the use of natural anti wrinkle cream, to replace the lost oils of the skin. Why a natural anti-wrinkle eye cream? Because they are the best anti wrinkle eye creams!
Take any regular eye cream from the supermarket or pharmacy and look at the ingredients list. See how many ingredients are in the product and how many of them are in effect very toxic for your skin. Yes, most of the products at the supermarket and pharmacy use oils, but, they are mixed with stabilisers and chemical fragrances. Your skin needs to work hard to fight those unnatural components and instead of helping your skin they have no effect. Therefore we recommend only to use a natural anti-wrinkle eye cream. Use simple products with natural ingredients and essential oils. Therefore natural anti-wrinkle creams are the best anti wrinkle eye creams. Because they moisturize and hydrate your eye skin and feed the skin from the outside-in.
Our anti-wrinkle eye creams are 100% natural and suitable for every skin type, for him and her.
Anti-ageing eye cream with olive oil Evergetikon 30ml.
The eye cream with myrtle extract “Evergetikon” has anti-ageing properties, it provides strong antioxidant protection, whitens skin and improves microcirculation. The essential oil of chamomile soothes the dark circles. The myrtle extract has strong anti-wrinkle properties, influencing the lifetime of cells.
Myrtle fruits are rich in essential oils with great anti-aging properties. The combination of Myrtle with labdanum extract, dittany and beeswax, acts as a natural “weapon” against skin ageing. This natural anti ageing eye cream reduces deep wrinkles and makes skin look younger.
This product has a rare combination of 6 ingredients suitable for all skin types. It is non-greasy, absorbs quickly into the skin and once absorbed it directly starts its effective action on it. Contains high-quality organic extract such as Almond oil, Grape-seed oil, Sesame oil and Masticha. Ingredients rich in vitamins and other trace elements
Anti-wrinkle Moisturizing eye cream with Olive Oil, Aloe Vera and Panthenol
Anti-wrinkle moisturizing eye cream containing a rich composition that combines the remarkable benefits of olive oil, Aloe Vera gel and Panthenol. Next, to those ingredients, it contains anti-ageing peptides, anti-dark circles substances, powerful anti-wrinkle and puffy eyes factors.
Regularly we get the question whats Dittany as I see it often in the ingredients list by the products on your website. Dittany of Crete is a Cretan herb close related to the Oregano plant family. But Dittany is not the green herb you put in your macaroni or spice up your dish. Dittany of Crete as the name says it is a small rock plant only growing at the island of Crete – Greece. It is a small plant not bigger than 20-30 centimetres and has little green leaves like the scales of fish. If the plant is growing and you pick a leave they feel thick and a bit fury like a cactus leave. The precious Dittany plant only grows in rocky mountains and sole on the Mediterranean mountains of Crete.
During the summer months the Dittany plant flowers and has a magnificent rose to hard pink flower growing in clusters like grapes. The little flowers are hanging down and are not more than two or three centimetres big. The flowers of the Dittany plant are hermaphrodite. Meaning they have both male and female organs, and the flowers and plant are pollinated by bees attracted to their flowers and scent.
History Dittany from Crete
Stories go round naming Dittany the love herb and it is an aphrodisiac. In historical times the young male lovers on Crete went to the mountains and gorges of Crete. There they picked and collected bunches of the pink flowers to present them as love tokens to their beloved ones.
In ancient Greek times, Hippocrates an old Greek scientist and Doctor and the founder of modern medication. Hippocrates was one of the first who used herbs and plants as medication. Hippocrates considered Dittany of Crete useful for curing stomach arches and complains of the digestives system. Also, he discovered that Dittany can help with healing wounds and inducing menstruation.
Diktamos commercial farming Empharos
Commercial farming
Nowadays the collection of Dittany of Crete is still a very dangerous occupation. Brave are the people who risk their life and limb to climb the rocks and mountainsides where the plants are growing. Because still most of the plants only grow in the mountains hills and slides of Crete. They grow at 160 meters above sea level between the rocks as the plant is not very suitable for commercial farming or growing.
Dittany of Crete has always been expensive to buy as it is so rare. Dittany is only gathered while in bloom during the summer months at Crete and is exported and used in cosmetics, perfumes and to flavour drinks as Vermouth, Absinthe and Benedictine.
Today Dittany of Crete is classed as “rare” and is protected by European laws so it does not become extinct. The commercial growing, farming and cultivation concentrate around the city Emparos and the surrounding villages. They are located in the prefecture Heraklion, south of Crete island capital Heraklion. The villages are producing around approximately 30 metric tons of Dittany a year as the ground is very suitable up there for the plant to grow. Emparos is one of the rare places Dittany can grow for commercial farming as the soil is porous and a sandy clay.
The use of Dittany in cosmetics.
The use of Dittany oil in cosmetics is a real treat for your skin as Dittany oil helps the skin stay healthy and robust. Especially people with sensitive skin benefit from the use of Dittany as it helps against dryness and itching. If you have a mild form of acne it helps to use an anti-acne cream with dittany as it helps regulate the production of skin fat, apply of the Dittany cream on the pimples directly.
For hair with dandruff, there are hair care products as lotions and shampoo with Dittany. The dittany in the shampoo helps to calm the scalp and restores it normal healthy strength preventing dandruff and giving your hair strength preventing hair loss.
Uses of Dittany from Crete
The 5 most common ways of using Dittany are:
1. As a herbal tea both for internal as external use.
2. As a disinfect to heal wounds.
3. For chewing (or as toothpaste) in order to relieve the throat and clean the mouth and teeth of plaque and germs.
4. As a bitter infused in alcohol as Raki or Benedictine.
5. In natural cosmetics as an anti-ageing and anti-wrinkle agent.
Dittany contains an essential oil called Carvacrol, which is a natural antibiotic, 50 times stronger than penicillin. In the leaves, there is furthermore a substance called Dictamin, which is used for cardiovascular diseases. In all, there are 70 different curative substances in the plant that can be extracted and used for medication or cosmetics.
Avocado Oil for Skin: As the name implies, avocado oil comes from the avocado fruit. Avocado is a hidden treasure. Unlike the well-known tea tree oil, olive oil and lavender oil, avocado has yet to be discovered by many people for its great variety of health benefits. Among other things, avocado can be used as a beneficial skin care product, for special scalp treatments, medicinal purposes, and in healthy cooking.
Benefits for the skin: Scooping the soft fruit and moulding a pack onto the face can be both tricky and messy. A far more convenient method of gaining the health benefits of avocado for the skin is rather to use the oil extracted from the fruit.
Here are some important nutrients in avocado oil;
Protein and Fats. Avocado contains a high amount of proteins and unsaturated fats, both of which are strong skin agents. Avocado actually contains omega-3 fatty acids – those very same fatty acids as found in fish oil. Thus, not only can this oil be used as a beneficial lotion, but also as healthy cooking oil! Sterolin. Avocado is high in a substance called sterolin, which studies have shown to facilitate the softening of the skin and to reduce the incidence of age spots; Antioxidants.The oil is rich in antioxidants, making it useful for healing sun-damaged skin. Antioxidants like vitamins A, D and E in avocado cause the skin to be suppler and are thus particularly good for dry or aged skin. Lecithin and Potassium. The oil contains lecithin and potassium, which are all highly beneficial for the skin as well as the hair.
Here are more some health benefits;
Moisturise the Skin. Applied topically helps relieve dry and itchy skin. Once applied, the oil is deeply absorbed by the skin, thus making it an ideal moisturiser and skincare agent. Boost Scalp Health. In addition to helping clear scaly skin, it can also relieve itchy scalp symptoms, when regularly applied to the scalp, can stimulate hair growth. Increase Collagen Production. When applied, the oil increases the production of collagen, which helps keep the skin plump and decreases the effects of ageing. Treat Skin Conditions. It is useful in the treatment of a variety of skin conditions, including eczema and psoriasis. Others. The oil facilitates the healing of wounds and burns to the skin. It also helps to relieve and heal diaper rash.
I often get a question, what is the best foot cream? I have many foot creams and ointments in the store and have discussed a few below.
First, a tip from me for people who have dry feet, eat 2 or 3 times a week a banana. Don’t throw away the peal but rub the white side on your feet because it is full of healthy B12 and other vitamins. Rub the peal on your feet and in between your tows, everything will be greasy and gelly but leave it for 20-30 minutes. Your feet will feel amazing and if you do it for 4-5 weeks once or twice a week, you will see the health of your feet improve.
If you have extremely dry feet and even have sore feet that make walking difficult, then I recommend making an appointment with a dermatologist first. A dermatologist can then prescribe an ointment with urea in it. A urea deficiency in the skin can be a major cause of extremely dry hands and feet. Urea is a substance that is not natural and therefore not in the natural hand and foot creams that we sell to you at ilovecrete
What we do sell are amazingly good natural foot creams to you.
1 Cracked skin cream from OliveSpa
The first cream is especially for people who have dry hands and feet and maybe also knees that are dry. They may even be so dry that they sometimes tear or are painful. For that, I recommend OliveSpa Cracked skin cream, a natural hand cream with olive oil, almond oil and shea butter as fatty active ingredients. In addition, Chamomile, Calendula and Aloe Vera for their calming effect and Provitamin B5 for the moisturizing and healing effect.
My second choice is a foot cream that also works great as a deodorant so perfect for people with a standing job and who suffer from sweaty feet. The Tea Tree Essential oil in this cream is a bacterial killing oil and thus helps prevent odour. The Calendula and Peppermint oil provide a fresh scent. This cream helps excellent against dry and chapped feet. The combination of olive oil, shea butter and beeswax ensure a rich, oily cream that heals and nourishes.
Number 3 on my favourites list, is Naturelia foot cream for him and her. Delicious foot cream with olive oil and Arnica oil as main components. In addition, this cream has almond oil and peppermint extract in it. Because of those two added oils, it not only smells good, but your skin is well-nourished and absorbed quickly. This delicious cream nourishes tired and dry feet and ensures that they become and remain supple and soft.
Take a nice foot bath to relax your feet in the evening and then use this cream. This delicious cream is a bit greasy and takes a bit longer before it is completely absorbed by the skin. So this is really a cream to use for the tube in the evening and you have half an hour to relax and not walk. A very rich good cream, with olive oil and shea butter as main components. Honey and aloe vera for the care of your feet. Aloe Vera ensures good hydration and Honey has an antibacterial effect, so your feet smell less.
A nice good cream against dry and smelling feet. The main components are olive oil and argan oil so that the cream is nice and greasy but is quickly absorbed into the skin. Peppermint not only ensures that your feet smell fresh, but peppermint is also an anti-bacterial so that it also prevents smelling feet. This foot cream is good to use in the morning after your morning shower and you put on your socks for a long working day.
BioAroma Natural Cosmetics made at Crete – Greece.
The Greeks are famous for their Knowlege of nature and Natural Cosmetics, Especially the cosmetics from Crete island. Crete has its own university in the capital Heraklion for chemistry and science students. So Because of the many graduate students, Crete has many creative and smart people who focus on cosmetics. Crete island is a treasure for people who love nature and natural and biological products. Famous is Crete for its olive oils, but also Honey, spices and herbs. They are available in uncountable different kinds and forms and species.
BioAroma Crete at Agios Nikolaos is one of those above mentioned special companies at Crete. Family owned small factory producing and developing only excellent 100% natural cosmetics, in small batches. The small distillery for the production of essential oils is founded in May 2007 by its owner Manousos. Manousos born in Agios Nikolaos did his mid-school in Agios Nikolaos. After his mid-grade, he studied to become a fantastic chemist at the University of Heraklion the capital of Crete.
Distillery exhibition.
Manousos started BioAroma Crete with a distillery of Essential oils. Still today, their own distilled oils are the base for all their natural cosmetics. When you have the change to visit the amazing beautiful town of Agios Nikolaos for a holiday, don’t forget BioAroma. You can find their factory on the main road before you enter Agios Nikolaos. They are open 6 days a week and they have a little exhibition centre. At the exhibition, they show you the history and current way of distilling essential oils and you can see their modern distillery and factory at work.
BioAroma distillery Agios Nikolaos
Distillery from BioAroma
Essential oils from BioAroma
Products from BioAroma are all natural, made with ingredients found on the island of Crete. Beeswax, honey, olive oil and Almond oil, are a few of their main ingredients. Because of the combination of the main ingredients and their homemade essential oils they create amazing beneficial cosmetics for your skin. Products from their small factory are quickly becoming world famous. Yes. people from all over the world are ordering and enjoying their products. Products without any chemicals added and dermatologically tested. So no animals were harmed during the development of their natural cosmetics.
Discover all the benefits of BioAroma natural cosmetics Click here to see all the BioAroma products in our store.
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Health benefits of volcano lava soap.
All the benefits of olive oil soap, with the cleaning effect of a very soft scrub soap. Because of the added volcanic lava in the soap, it works as the finest scrub soap in the world. Discover all the benefits of this volcanic lava scrub soap yourself. It is the finest scrub soap possible makes your skin feel soft and smooth every single time you use it. Because of the soft scrub and the healthy ingredients the soap is very useful for people fighting with acne. Also, people with psoriasis, eczema and dry skin areas will benefit from the use of this amazing soap.
Volcanic lava scrub soap is the perfect soap for people who wear make-up, like models, movie stars and television hosts. Why? Because of the fact that this soap very thoroughly cleans the skin from all specks of dirt, leaving it soft and shiny. Next to models and movie stars also the construction worker, the stylish painter and electrician can use our soaps, to clean their hands.
Skin that looks fresh and shiny is super attractive, so why not give it a try yourself? Santo Volcano black soap did not pick the island of Santorini by random, no Santorini represents beauty, sun and freedom. Santorini is spectacular, just like you.
Next, to health benefits for the outside of your skin, you gain more by using our volcanic lava scrub soap. Our soap not only contains organic olive oil and volcanic lava, but it also contains Glycerin and Coconut. Both Glycerin and Coconut are worldwide known for their healthy skin benefits and we added them to this amazing soap.
We ship the volcano lava scrub soap worldwide, the shipping calculator calculates automatically the best shipping price for you based on weight and location.
Ingredients EUR+USA:
Sodium Palmate, Aqua (Water), Sodium Palm Kernelate, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Coconut (Fatty) Acid, Parfum (Fragrance), Sodium Chloride, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil (Olive oil), Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Maris Aqua (Sea Water), PVP, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, CI 77266 (Black 2)
Free face cream for him or her with Ω9 and olive extract.
We have a fantastic new giveaway for you all. Free face cream suitable for him and her, with anti-ageing effect. Who doesn’t like a good face cream for free? All you have to do is like our facebook page and share this message on your page. 4th of May we pick one lucky winner, random among all of you who shared this message on their own page.
Wake up in the morning and after your morning shower apply a little bit of this face cream to your neck and face. Directly you feel the cream being absorbed by your skin. Puffy eyelids are gone and wrinkles are less deep as before when you woke up. Your skin looks fresh and smells nice, you look good today! You can use this OlivePlus AtiAgeing face cream as a day cream or also as a night cream after your evening shower before you go to bed.
Can’t you wait to win this excellent face cream, you can buy it also up here on our website.
About OlivePlus Cosmetics
Oliveplus uses as the base for their cosmetics the natural organic olive oil “Physis of Crete “. This olive oil is produced by the Asmarianakis family located at the mountain village Kritsa. Kritsa is located at the east side of the island at the prefecture of Lashity on Crete.
This amazing organic olive oil is harvested and produced every year from November until March. It is made with olives from their own olive groves and those of their families and partners, in the region of Mirabello and Kritsa.
Physis of Crete olive oil is awarded at the world wide contest “Great taste” during the show of 2015. During that show, Physis of Crete olive oil was rewarded with a golden star for the high quality of their extra virgin olive oil.
It is this awarded high quality organic extra virgin olive oil that is used by oliveplus as base for their amazing face, hair and body cosmetics. Together with the organic biologic olive oil and a combination of other organic and biologic farmed extracts as for example aloe vera, argan oil, olive leaf extracts, chamomile, honey extract and sea alga oliveplus has produced a wide range of products for daily use.
As there are no chemicals or adhesives added to their products all of the cosmetics are suitable for any skin type, gender and age. Combining the treasures of mother earth harvested at Crete, they have created a range of products that will nurses your hair and skin, hydrate’s it and has anti-ageing components and capabilities. Oliveplus products are all dermatologic tested and produced and no harm is done by animal testing during the development and production of their products.
The best hair conditioner is a natural hair conditioner, natural products do not contain any harsh chemicals or microplastics. Of course, you don’t want to have microplastics in your cosmetics, polluting yourself and the environment. Finally those plastics en up again by yourself by finding those microplastics in your food. Our hair conditioners are 100% natural and contain no harsh chemicals, so they don’t damage your hair or skin.
Our natural hair conditioners are containing only natural ingredients based on olive oils and glycerine soap and essential oils and herbs. They are feeding your hair and scalp on a 100% natural way and are good for your health and the environment around you. Natural hair conditioners work just as good as chemical fabricated hair conditioners in big factories. Beautiful hair must stay beautiful because your hair is always the centre of attention towards other people. Beautiful shiny hair is what you want and need and that is what our hair conditioner deliver to you. Use our hair conditioners 2-3 a week after you washed your hair with a natural shampoo.
We have selected our top 5 natural hair conditioners for you her underneath.
1. 100% natural hair conditioner.
What: BioAroma hair conditioner with 100% pure honey to feed your hair, Aloe Vera gel to keep the skin underneath your hair healthy and prevent dandruff and Felty Germander extract to smooth your hair.
When: Daily use for man and women after you washed your hair with a good natural shampoo. Massage the conditioner in your towel dry hair onto your hair and scalp and leave for 5 minutes and then wash out the conditioner with warm water.
What: A natural hair conditioner with vitamin E suitable for all hair types, containing olive oil, shea butter oil and Jojoba oil. The combined effect of these 3 amazing natural oils with aloe vera gel provides intensive care and it deeply hydrates the hair.
When: Use it every 3-4 days its recommended for man and women after you washed your hair. Massage the conditioner in your towel dry hair onto your hair and scalp. Leave it for 5 minutes and then wash out the conditioner with warm water.
3 OlivePlus Hair conditioner with Argan oil and Aloe Vera
What: Hair Conditioner with Argan Oil and organic Aloe Vera gel and Cretan organic olive oil. Argan oil, Aloe Vera extract, provitamin B5, keratin and vitamin E because for the necessarily needed hydration.
When: This excellent natural conditioner nourishes your beautiful hair leaving it soft, healthy, shiny while preventing it from split ends.
What: Hair conditioner with biological olive oil extract and wheat proteins. Because of the organic olive oil and wheat proteins, it nurtures the hair root in depth.
When: Apply the conditioner to your hair after washing, leave it for 2-3 minutes and then rinse it thoroughly with water.
Think about natural hair mask as a super high-power hair conditioner. Natural hair masks are full of natural benefits because they are deeply nourishing and strengthening your beautiful hair. Hair masks contain natural butter and oils, like shea butter, coconut oil, argan oil and avocado oil. Because natural hair masks are only containing natural ingredients they are not harsh for your hair or scalp, they keep your hair healthy and your skin hydrated and healthy.
If you are a man or a woman we recommend you to use at least once a week a natural hair mask to keep your hair nice, easy to comb and prevent hair loss at an early age. No, a hair mask doesn’t take lots of your time. Simple after you washed your hair, apply the hair mask by gently massaging it into your hair and on your scalp. After 8-10 minutes you wash your hair again with warm water to rinse out the hair mask and your hair is beautiful shining, easy to comb and overtime, after a few weeks it gets much stronger.
Find her underneath our top 5 natural hair masks
1 Repairing hair mask, Coconut, Monoi and Argan oil
What: Evergetikon repairing hair mask, containing Coconut, Monoi and Argan oil. The precious oils in this hair mask strengthen your doll hair and make it easy to comb and shiny.
When: Once a week recommended for man and women after you washed your hair. Prevents broken hair ends and makes your hair shiny. Use it weekly to prevent early hair loss.
What: BioAroma Restorative hair mask, perfect for people with middle or long doll hair. Natural treasures such as butter karité, famous for its softening properties. Avocado oil, ideal for dry hair, Laurel oil, rich in vitamin E and a mixture of essential oils against hair loss.
When: Is your hair damaged from lots of suns and swimming in the sea after a holiday or long summer. Or does it just need a big boost to become shiny and strong again?
3 Moisturizing hair mask with olive oil, aloe vera and honey.
What: Rizes Moisturizing hair mask with organic aloe, organic olive oil, honey & wheat proteins and goji berry extract, ideal for dry hair exposed to the sun.
When: For him and her after your shower, use a little bit of hair mask on your towel dry hair. let it sit for 5 minutes and wash it out with warm water.
What:Ideal hair mask for dry, coloured hair with Cretan organic olive oil and grapeseed oil, Aloe Vera extract, chamomile extract, pro vitamin B5, wheat protein, keratin and vitamin E that hydrate and nourish the hair leaving it soft, healthy, shiny while preventing it from split ends.
When:Apply the OlivePlus hair mask for coloured hair on washed hair from roots to ends massaging gently. Leave it on for 5-10 and wash thoroughly with plenty of luck warm water.
The best shampoo for your hair and head is a natural shampoo. Natural shampoos do not contain any harsh chemicals that can damage your hair. Chemicals used in most shampoos are hard for your skin and can cause it to dry out and so cause dandruff. The skin underneath your hair is sensitive and can easily absorb water but also the chemicals in your shampoo. The consequences of these harsh ingredients on your body are all unclear for us, but never can be healthy.
We advise using only natural hair shampoos for your hair, natural shampoos clean just as good or maybe better. One thing is for sure with a natural shampoo you do not get any chemicals in your body or wasted them down the drain together with your shower water.
Our down below recommendations are all considered natural and contain at least 96% or more, pure natural ingredients.
1 BioAroma Herbal Shampoo for daily use.
What: BioAroma Herbal shampoo for daily use, Herbal shampoo with only natural ingredients in a 200ml bottle. Cleans your hair excellent and feeds your scalp skin and hair with Aloe Vera, keeping it healthy and shining.
When: For daily use by him or her, as a soft shampoo that cleans your hair thoroughly and leaves your hair clean, soft and feeds your scalp skin.
What: Naturelia shampoo for all hair types. With Olive Oil and Calendula. Its soft composition cleans and strengthens the hair ‘s natural defences, nourishing and moisturising, give it extra bounce, shine and beauty.
Where: Perfect shampoo for him and her, the Calendula in this natural shampoo gives extra bounce to your shiny hair.
5 Hair toning shampoo with olive oil and argan oil.
What: Hair toning shampoo that prevents hair loss with olive oil and argan oil. Rizes hair shampoo contains laurel oil and B5 provitamin that hydrates your hair and prevents hair loss.
When: Daily use for him and her to prevent hair loss.
The best body massage oil in your home must be a natural massage oil. Only a natural body massage oil does not contain harsh chemicals found in chemical or silicone oils. Harsh chemicals in silicone oils that can maybe damage your skin or can maybe cosh internal damage on the long run. Our body massage oils are all based on natural ingredients like olive oil or almond oil. To natural base oil, we have added 100% natural essential oils to stimulate all your senses.
Natural body massage oils are work just as good as chemical oils and maybe even better. Natural Oils are easy to use and you just need a little of them to stimulate yourself or your partner. We have selected our top 6 natural body massage oils for you here underneath. Natural massage oils are easy to wash off your body and don’t stain your clothes or sheets after washing them in the laundry machine.
1 Aphrodisiac massage oil.
What: Aphrodisiac massage oil, natural Almond oil blend with essential oils of sandalwood, Jasmine and Ylang Ylang.
When: Together romantic on the bed, this oil is very smooth and the scent of it really relaxes you. Massage each other to completely relax and let loose of the daily tensions.
What: Natural almond oil, 100% natural almond oil, smooth for body massage and hydration.
When: Small 50ml bottle, Pure Almond oil super smooth and hydration, perfect to massage the head and the neck from stress. This almond oil is perfect as a base oil, just add a teaspoon to your hand and ad a few drops of your favourite essential oil to it.
What: Natural Avocado oil, 100% natural avocado oil. Contains a high amount of proteins and unsaturated fats, both of which are strong skin agents.
When: Small pomp bottle always a good dose, have it ready in the bathroom or at the toilet. Avocado oil contains Omega-3 fatty acids keeping your skin healthy and strong.
What: Natural body massage oil. This natural massage oil contains organic olive oil, Grapeseed oil and Argan oil. We count this as one of our favourite body massage oils for you and your partner to massage each other.
When: Perfect for at home in the bedroom or for massage saloons, also perfect for a leg massage. Hydrates your skin and doesn’t leave any oily residue.
What: Anti-stress relaxation Massage oil for relaxation for external application, this massage blend is ideal for relaxation and recreation in a 100% natural way.
When: Together, massage each other to stimulate all your senses, the massage oil with Gardenia essential oils has an amazing stimulating effect.
First of all use only natural soaps for your skin, soaps without any harsh chemicals that dry out your skin. Because as soon as your skin drys out it starts producing more skin oil and you will get more pimples. The best anti-acne soaps have a little scrub in them so they thoroughly clean the skin. The best soap against acne is a natural soap based on olive oil for its health benefits for your skin. Second, natural anti acne soap must contain a natural soft scrub to gently scrub your skin like clay or ash. We have tested for you 5 soaps against acne and here underneath you find our top 5 best soaps against acne.
Green Clay DETOX soap, anti acne soap
1. Evergetikon Green Clay scrub soap.
What: Green Clay DETOX soap for mixed and oily skin. This green clay detox soap has a strong regenerative strength. Green Clay soap is ideal for cleaning, toning and strengthening the skin. It removes toxins, removes dead cells from and out of the skin. Suitable for: For mixed and oily skin. Gender: Suitable for men and women, with acne and oily skin. Read more and Order:Click up here Price: € 6,95
Black lava ash scrub soap, anti-acne soap
2. Santo volcano scrub soap. (anti acne)
What: Santo Volcano lava scrub soap (with Santorini’s volcano lava ash), 100% pure soap. Soft scrub soap with volcano ash as a gentle scrub. Also recommended for people with atopic skin (psoriasis, eczema) Suitable for: All skin types and atopic skin (psoriasis, eczema) Gender: Suitable for men and women with acne and oily skin. Read more and order:Click up here Price: € 5,90
Pink clay detox soap, anti acne soap
3. Evergetikon Pink Clay Soap.
What: Evergetikon Pink Clay soap for sensitive skin. Gentle handmade olive oil scrub soap with pink French clay. Recommended for people with dry or sensitive skin. Suitable for: Dry and sensitive skins. Gender: Suitable for women and men. Read more and order:Click up here Price: € 6,95
Santorini Vinsanto wine red scrub soap, with grapeseed oil and seeds.
4. Vinsanto red scrub soap
What: Vinsanto red scrub soap, with graned and crushed papaver seeds for a thorough of the oily and greasy skin. Suitable for: Oily and greasy skin. Skin with acne in the face but also in the neck. Gender: Suitable for men and women. Read more and order:Click up here Price: € 5,90
What: Cactus scrub soap, olive oil soap with graned and crushed prickly pear (cactus fruit) seeds. Cactus seeds are full with Vitamines K that helps to prevent acne. Suitable for: All skin types and skin with no or less acne, perfect to prevent acne. Gender: Suitable for men and women. Read more and order: Click up here Price: € 6,50
When ageing the natural oil production in the skin decreases and the skin gets drier. Continues stretching of the muscles and the skin will eventually result in wrinkles. A diet of healthy non-processed food is highly recommended. But also the use of natural anti wrinkle creams is highly recommended, to replace the lost oils of the skin.
Take any regular cream from the supermarket or pharmacy and see how many ingredients are in it and how many ingredients that are in effect very toxic for your skin. Most of those products use oils, but they are mixed with stabilisers and chemical fragrances. Your skin needs to work hard to fight those unnatural components and instead of helping your skin they have no effect. Therefore we recommend using only natural anti wrinkle creams. Use simple products with natural ingredients and essential oils. Natural anti wrinkle creams moisturize and hydrate your skin and feed the skin from outside-in.
Our face creams are 100% natural and suitable for every skintype, for him and her.
Moisturising and Nourishing Traditional Aloe Vera Face Cream.
This traditional aloe vera face cream maintains the moisture balance in the skin, smooth fine lines, nourishes the skin. The Aloe penetrates the face skin deeply, providing moisture directly to the tissue. It works in the cells achieving collagen production reducing wrinkles, helping the skin to regenerate. The vegetable oils that this face cream contains, are a powerful antioxidant that protects the skin from the harmful environment. Apply a small quantity onto the face and neck.
50ml.
24h anti-ageing face cream 40ml.
A 24h anti-ageing face cream with intensive anti-ageing, firming action.
Studies have shown that beeswax is a unique natural treasure because of its anti-wrinkle properties. The precious beeswax is enriched with Cistus extract, a herb known since ancient times for its anti-ageing action, and other unique 100% natural ingredients, to improve the elasticity of the skin and regenerate it.
40ml.
Nourishing anti-ageing cream for all skin types 40+.
Nourishing anti-ageing cream for all skin types 40+ with Olive Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Helichrysum and Avocado.
A powerful composition using some of nature’s most effective ingredients, this rich cream brings instant relief and comfort to dry and tired skin and helps to protect it from the external damaging factors. It contains an active factor with matrilines Pal-GHK and Pal-GQPR acting in synergy to repair the skin damages of age. Providing an anti-wrinkle effect and boosts lipid synthesis to reinforce the skin’s barrier. Active ingredients include hyaluronic acid and marine collagen for their moisturising and nourishing properties, vitamins A, E, C, F for nourishment, antioxidant action and limitation of free radicals, organic olive oil, avocado oil, jojoba oil, almond oil to nourish the skin and boost its natural protection. Helichrysum Extract which has excellent anti-ageing properties. This intensively nourishing, soft cream acts as a survival blanket for tired skin, leaving a brighter looking skin with a perfect and supple soft feeling.
This nourishing anti-aging cream doesn’t contain parabens, silicones, mineral oil, Propylene glycol, Colourants. It is microbiological tested, not tested on animals, enriched with natural and organic plant extracts.
Our face cream for men is a facial moisturizer suitable for all skin types. Calms the skin after shaving and help maintain natural moisture, preventing premature ageing of the skin. It is easily absorbed without greasing the skin.
Contains: 100ml
Key ingredients
Olive Oil (Organic): Antioxidant and anti-ageing properties. Dictamnus extract: Antimicrobial action.
Hyaluronic acid: Moisturizing, anti-aging.
Shea Butter: Nourishing, moisturizing and anti-irritant properties.
Ginseng extract: Moisturizing, regenerating, anti-wrinkle.
Aloe (Organic): Soothing, moisturizing and emollient action.
Vitamin E: Antioxidant and anti-ageing effects.
Hydrating anti ageing eye cream 24hours with Cretan biologic olive oil that hydrates skin, caffeine that diminishes dark circles and cucumber extract that diminishes puffiness.
Use: Apply under the eyes and at crows feet besides.
With Caffeine and Cucumber Extract.
For all SKIN types – ideal as an anti-ageing treatment.
Anti-Wrinkle Serum Aloe Vera and Neroli for Revitalization and restoration
This natural anti-wrinkle serum reduces the surface and depth of wrinkles, it targets nourishes and moisturises all layers of the skin. It rejuvenates the skin and helps to maintain the skin freshness and elasticity. Aloe, labdanum and honeysuckle, penetrate the skin providing moisture, they act on the skin cells, reducing wrinkles, helps the skin cells to regenerate. This Serum increases firmness and smoothes the skin. The labdanum and neroli oils have a strong anti-wrinkle effect. Use this serum daily, under the natural anti wrinkle creams from Evergetikon to maximising the effect on the skin.
30 ml
But we have more Natural anti wrinkle creams find them all here
7 Scrumptious Greek Desserts selected by our friends from Alltherooms.com
Right up there with stunning nature and centuries-old architecture, one of the best parts about visiting Greece is something that fits in the palm of your hand: the desserts. If you find Greek desserts — in all their honey, nuts, fruits, cream, bread, and sugar goodness — to be of the same cultural significance as the Acropolis and Mount Olympus, no-one will judge you (and you’re definitely not alone). Ditch your diet, forget your gluten intolerance, and ignore the (terrifying) sugar statistics because Greek desserts are 100% worth sinning for. Here’s the best of the bunch.
By Catalina Panait
Portokalopita (Orange Cake)
With Portokalopita, phyllo (or filo) — a very thin, unleavened dough and a crucial ingredient in many Greek desserts — is combined with flavors of orange and cinnamon to create one of the most delectable desserts in the country. It’s a fluffy cake that’s usually served with yogurt to make it well-balanced (not in the healthy sense). Portokalopita is said to originate from Crete, but come springtime, houses all around the country are typically overflowing with oranges, and they gather their harvest to make a great seasonal dish.
We’ll venture to say that ‘galaktoboureko’ sounds far more exotic and enticing than ‘milk pie,’ so hand it to the Greeks for the savvy marketing. Whether you elect to call it the latter or the tongue-twisting former doesn’t matter so much as to how scrumptious and simple it is. A pastry with melted butter and a creamy custard that’s dipped in syrup doesn’t sound earth-shattering, but it is. More modern renditions of Galaktoboureko are served chilled (which is better), but if you’re looking to walk your palate down memory lane and truly do as the Romans did, be a purist and have it warm.
Enough beating around the bush — baklava is far and away the most widely recognized and appreciated item on this list. It’s a perennial classic, a dish that is almost synonymous with ‘Greek dessert.’ It again employs the use of flaky phyllo dough, and inside its little triangles of goodness is a cinnamon-spiced nut filling that’s bathed in a sweet syrup. It’s crunchy, it’s gooey, it’s decadent — it’s all the things you want in a dessert. It also dates back to the Romans of the second century BCE, so you’re biting into a little slice of history.
At first glance, Kataifi looks like more like a suitable bird’s nest rather than something you’d consume after dinner. The stringy pastry is similar to angel hair pasta, and its center is usually comprised of chopped walnuts, ground clove, cinnamon, all soaked in lemon syrup. If you make it on your own, feel free to get creative with almonds or a number of different toppings. Plus, with how portable the treats are, pack a batch and head towards one of the 10 Best Beaches in Greece. It’s a decent amount of prep time (over two hours), but it’s well worth it.
Revani is a moist and delicious dessert that’s more of a cake than the other pastries on this list. It has a light, airy texture and hints of citrus fruit that make it a standout among the fairly rich Greek dessert scene. Revani has an orange zest, and much like Kataifi, it often has a nut component of almonds. It’s super easy to make, so if you’re looking to spice up your holiday potluck with something Greek, consider revani.
Loukoumades are the Greek take on donuts, and they are extremely dangerous for those with an addictive, take-these-away-from-me personality. They’re little bite-sized spheres of fried dough that can only be translated directly as ‘honey puffs.’ Sprinkle some powdered sugar on the glistening glaze and you’ve got yourself a Greek delicacy. If you find yourself a few pounds heavier after discovering loukoumades, enroll in one of the 7 Top Yoga Retreats in Greece to get yourself back on track.
If your Island-Hopping Itinerary for Greece happens to land during the holidays, you’ll notice that all proud households start baking Melomakarona by the boatload, which makes it one of the most essential desserts of the region. It’s more of a cookie than anything else and is made from flour, olive oil, honey, and chopped walnuts. The end result is a sugary treat that will leave you extremely satisfied.
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Dive right in – Creta Maris Beach Resort is only a 5-minute walk from Sarandaris Cape Beach! Overlooking the Blue Flag Hersonissos Beach, the all-inclusive Creta Maris Beach Resort combines a Cretan hospitality and green-oriented environment with exclusive 5-star services.
There are 6 outdoor and 1 heated indoor swimming pools, 5 children’s swimming pools, a water-sports centre and 2 floodlit tennis courts on site.
Blending tradition with luxury, the spacious rooms of the eco-friendly resort have comfortable armchairs and warm earthy tones. Each of the rooms is equipped with a satellite TV, fridge, slippers, tea and coffee making facilities and has a mountain, garden or sea view from its balcony or veranda. Some accommodation types are recently renovated. Air conditioning comes standard.
Spacious lounges, sun loungers on the beach and pools, blooming gardens, hair salon and medical room are at your disposal. There is free Wi-Fi in public areas and in the rooms and free private parking on site.
All Inclusive program is valid till 24:00 and dining options include Italian, Cretan and seafood restaurants. A total of 6 restaurants and 7 bars are available on site. Features include dietary, lactose & gluten-free and vegan menus, theme nights and romantic dining next to the seafront.
The resort’s Hammam Spa features spa treatment rooms specially designed and fully equipped for multiple treatments, face and body massages, face and body beauty treatments & scrubs, sauna and hot tub facilities. Children enjoy their own pools, kids’ club, playground and a teenagers’ club.
Heraklion International Airport is 24 km away. Front desk staff are readily available for car rental, currency exchange and transfers.
Limenas Hersonissou is a great choice for travellers interested in nightlife, bars and restaurants.
This is our guests’ favourite part of Hersonissos, according to independent reviews.
Creta Maris Beach Resort also has one of the best-rated locations in Hersonissos! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.
Couples particularly like the Creta Maris Beach Resort — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Creta Maris Beach Resort is also rated for the best value in Hersonissos!
Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.
Incredibly hard working and extremely pleasant staff. We would like to thank George (Cosmos captain) for going extra mile every day, but especially for my mum’s birthday, bringing her birthday cake to the table and at least 3 members of staff cheerfully singing her “happy birthday”. We were beyond impressed. Also big thank you goes to Albert and Katerina for looking after us during meal times, as well as Eleni who was super welcoming. Thank you all for your kindness and smiles! Whole resort reminds cute Greek village with white little cottages, blue/green windows and doors and paved streets. It is really charming. Despite being so big, it’s never overcrowded and feels spacious. Plenty of sun beds both at the beach and pools (there are a number of pools, all very clean). Food was outright amazing. Every day different delicious dishes were served at breakfast, lunch and diner. Everything was really fresh. Fellow travellers were peaceful and calm, mostly french and german and other warm and kind holidaymakers. We will be back in autumn to this little paradise on earth, we advise you to do the same!
Experience World-class Service at Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection
Do you enjoy gazing at the unlimited stars in the night sky? Would you like to travel back in time and experience food as the people in the Minoan civilization did? Did you ever wonder how the world-famous Cretan olive oil is made? At Domes of Elounda we‘ve tried our best to offer you a range of unique experiences no matter what your taste is. Are you ready to join us?
Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection is ideal for couples and families alike. Offering authentic Cretan hospitality services, while being an internationally branded resort, Domes is privileged to offer the only natural sandy beach in the region, awarded with the Blue Flag. Soma Spa is implementing techniques and therapies exactly as the ancient Greeks used them. There is something for everyone at the resort; water-sports, a kid’s club, an open theatre, exclusive crèche services, and experiences that evoke the thrill of exploration. Guests have the chance to discover unique cultural attractions in close distance as concierge services arrange appealing tailor-made excursions on demand.
Domes of Elounda is located just a 4-minute walk from the beach. Located in Elounda in the region of Crete, 30.6 km from Hersonissos, Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection features a hot tub and fitness center. The resort has an outdoor pool and views of the sea, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available and free private parking is available on site.
Certain rooms feature a private bathroom with a spa tub, and others have bathrobes and slippers. Certain accommodations include a sitting area to relax in after a busy day. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer.
There is a 24-hour front desk, concierge services, room service and a hairdresser’s at the property.
This resort has a private beach area and bike rental and car rental are available. You can play tennis at the resort. Agios Nikolaos is 11.3 km from Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collect, and Malia is 24.1 km from the property. Sitia Public Airport is 35.4 km away.
This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Eloúnda! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
“A beautiful luxury resort that is even more incredible than it looks in the photos. Surprisingly really family friendly, but there are also plenty of kid-free spaces (pool/restaurants/beach bars) for couples who want a bit more quiet and relaxation (the kids club is really great to leave the little ones behind). The resort is quite remote but if you’re looking to just hide out, relax and eat amazing Greek food in a breathtaking location for a week I’d definitely recommend.”
“The resort concept makes wonderful use of the exceptional location and view. Management/Staff make everything easy for guests. Exceptional ratio (amenities+service)/(Euro paid). Will definitely return.”
“It is hard to list down the things that I liked during my stay, from an overall perspective the resort is amazing. This was my 3rd visit to the resort over the past 5 years and I would like to take this as an opportunity to highlight the amazing staff that work hard and long hours to make our stay as memorable and enjoyable in every visit.”
Take a boat ride to the island of Spinalonga. This former leper colony includes preserved houses and churches, and a strong Venetian influence in the form of … More info
This 4 hour tour starts with a ascent in a Land Rover 4X4, A half day trip to the top of Mount Oxa, overlooking Elounda. Some walking & off-roading … More info
The small, picturesque island of Spinalonga has been occupied by Arabs and Italians, Turks and Cretans. And now you can occupy it for a few hours on this … More info
Uncover Crete’s beautiful mainland on this full-day 4×4 safari, led by two expert guides. Get behind the wheel of a 4-seater all-terrain vehicle, and set off … More info
A full day adventure to one of the most beautiful parts of Crete, Vai Palm beach, which allegedly we have pirates to thank for and has also been awarded a Blue … More info
Do what you want……. Our professional drivers will drive you wherever you like to go. 6 seats in our very comfortable and luxury Land Rover discovery with … More info
This Oenotourism activity is perfect for the wine lover however it is not necessary to be a wine expert to appreciate and enjoy the day! In a small and … More info
Blue Palace Hotel, Elounda, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa.
Blue Palace Hotel, escape to the wild beauty and unrivalled island style of a bohemian luxe resort with emblematic sea views, crystal clear waters, sparkling infinity pools, world-class cuisine and bespoke services. All this combined with the resort’s beach experience create a unique setting, where time seems to stand still. Blue Palace, a setting of wild grandeur.
Showcasing a seasonal outdoor pool and playground, Blue Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, Crete is located in Elounda. The resort has a sun terrace and views of the sea, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site.
A flat-screen TV and DVD player, as well as a CD player, is available. Certain rooms include a sitting area to relax in after a busy day. A balcony or patio are featured in certain rooms. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom. Extras include bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries.
There is a hairdresser’s at the property.
Elounda Blue Palace has a private beach area and bike rental and car rental are available. You can play tennis and ping-pong at this resort, and the area is popular for hiking. Hersonissos is 30.6 km from Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort, and Agios Nikolaos is 11.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 35.4 km from the property. But the better airport is Heraklion (HER) 52 km away as it has year round flights.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
“Fabulous service- reception staff so welcome and super speedy check in. Large beautiful, very quiet room with comfy bed. Food was delicious and excellent restaurant service. Incredible pianist in the bar with yummy cocktails. 2 huge swimming pools and super helpful pool/beach staff. We had such a relaxing trip.”
“Lovely position overlooking the bay and the island of Spinalonga. Spacious, well appointed room with comfortable king size bed. Our room had a private pool which, though we didn’t actually use it, provided a beautiful setting for the outlook. It’s worth waking up early for the most spectacular sunrises…. A relaxed Greek lunch at the Blue Door next to the sea is an exquisite experience, (as was our meal at the first taverna on the right when entering Plaka). The spa is excellent too.”
Elounda Blue Palace is open whole year so also the ideal location for a stay during spring and fall outside the tourist season. Outside the tourist season, Elounda and the nearby Aghios Nikolaos are still buzzing and very attractive for a holiday outside tourist season.
