natural remedies

“Botanica” on 2 Kallergon Street, Neoria, is a pleasant surprise for all of us who follow natural health methods. In a pleasant, cozy space Maria Tolidou and Reggina Papoutsaki will give you expert advice about herbs, supplements, ayurvedic remedies, essential oils for energy and well being.

Massage oils, natural cosmetics, herbal infusions, Bach remedies and an excellent series of wild herbs of Crete prepared with great care, which include some rare varieties. You can also find organic soap and shampoo in the same brand, which are very good quality.   Tel. 28210 59635

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cretan tastes

Wine of the romeiko variety produced in Melidoni of the Apokoronas region, olive oil from the mountains in the same area, tsikoudia, trachanas, seasonal fruit and vegetables are some of the traditional specialities you can find at ‘Perivoli’ on 9, Peridou str. Manolis Nikoloudis, a member of the Association for the Protection of the White Mountains and expert on organic farming has organized his store with respect to the environment. A wide range of organic products, traditional cretan rusks, herbs, local cheese, pasta, legumes, sauces and fruit juices are only some of the products available. Tel. 28210 72446

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chinese and cretan herbs

“Dianthos” is an excellent reference point for those who prefer herbs and natural therapy. You can smell the spicy aroma before you actually see the shop, right on the steps leading to the central market of Chania. The shop specializes in Chinese and local herbs, with a huge variety of more than 400 different species, carefully placed in glass jars. The owner, a specialized herbalist and acupuncturist, will advise you which are best for you, and also make their own combinations for various common ailments, insomnia, relaxing, slimming, for colds or cough and much more.

Fresh lavender, wild diktamo from the White Mountains, a wide range of genuine Chinese teas, with all the necessary accessories. You can also find essential oils for aromatherapy, ipericum with rosemary and thyme for muscle pains, organic aromatic soap, and tiny sachets with jasmine, rosebuds, incense and cinnamon to perfume your cupboards and drawers. Tel,. 28210 41111 www.herb.gr

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from Crete with love

The traditional residence “Braoudakis” is situated in an idyllic location at a distance of 1 klm from the village of Vryses, 30 klm from Suda port and 28 klm from Rethymno. Each cottage includes 2 bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen and lounge, and is fully equipped, offering visitors every comfort for a pleasant stay.

The concept however continues with more points of interest: an exquisite folklore museum which presents an inside look of the traditional Cretan lifestyle in the Apokoronas region and a picturesque shop with a wide selection of local products: herbs, olive oil, honey, wine, tsikoudia and much more…

tel. 28250 51594 www.braoudakis.gr

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