Cretan herbs

Cretan herbs are a great tradition of the island with a large number of endemic plants, such as malotira, diktamo, faskomilo, mantzourana, oregano, thyme, rosemary, and laurel. In Crete today, there are numerous herbs that have been used since antiquity as medicinal plants with exceptional therapeutic properties. In the Old Town, you can find a plethora of shops selling local herbs and spices coming right from the heart of Crete!