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00:00 Introduction to Crete
01:07 Chania and its Venetian Harbor
06:55 Monasteries and Historic Islands
09:19 Balos Beach and Turquoise Lagoon
11:55 Rethymnon and its Ottoman Heritage
13:22 The Cretan Lyre and Spirituality
17:14 Fauna, Flora, and Herbalists of Crete
21:13 Heraklion and Venetian Treasures
27:30 The Minoan Civilization and Knossos
30:19 Lassithi Plateau and Zeus' Cave
32:51 North Coast: Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga
38:45 South Coast: Matala and its Bohemian Beaches
46:33 Cretan Cuisine and the Mediterranean Diet
50:55 Conclusion – The Cretan Art of Living

Cradle of one of the oldest civilizations and a true crossroads of Mediterranean, Crete has undergone multiple influences throughout its history, whether Venetian, Ottoman, or more recently European. It has built a strong identity that is reflected in its architectural, culinary, and musical heritage.

But the essence of Crete is also found in the lifestyle of its inhabitants and its exceptional natural products, from aromatic herbs to olive oil, which form the basis of the famous Cretan diet, a source of health and longevity.

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"CRETE, THE CRADLE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN"
A film by Jean-Hubert Martin
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