The Cretan Dodecahemeron: Christmas & New Year Traditions The period between December 25th and January 6th – known as the Dodecahemeron, or the Twelve Days of Christmas – holds a sacred place in Cretan culture. At Avli, we celebrate this magical time by honoring the island’s ancient customs, where spiritual devotion meets the bounty of Read more about The Dodecahemeron in Crete[…]
When you set foot on Crete, the first thing that will impress you is not just the island’s natural beauty. It’s the warmth in people’s eyes… the genuine smile, the “come and have something to eat” you’ll hear from the very first local you meet. Cretan hospitality is not just a habit – it’s an Read more about Cretan hospitality: The art of welcoming guests that has been preserved for centuries.[…]
WE ADDED TO OUR MENU DISHES THAT ALLOW US TO USE INGREDIENTS COMING FROM OUR GARDEN ‘Dolmadakia’ With aromatic yoghurt dip € 4,80 ‘Kolokithanthi’ Stuffed zucchini flowers filled with a blend of local cheeses and basil. Deep fried in a crispy batter. € 5,00 Stuffed ‘kadaifi’ Shredded pastry (kadaifi) stuffed with pastourma (cured Read more about Selected dishes with organic ingredients[…]
We love Christmas and we love spending time with family and friends, enjoying delicious food and precious moments. In AVLI we have prepared selected festive dishes for the period, with Greek flavour, adding something ‘symbolic’ to our menu to bring you more than a nutritional satisfaction – which is always important. Come to try them Read more about Festive dishes for the Christmas period[…]
The old family photo was a rare depiction of the family … … usually taken by itinerant photographers. The photos were black and white and the ones depicted on them were usually set and did not smile at the flashlight. When they called for the itinerant photographer to take a photo, people dressed in their Read more about the family pictures[…]
