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Tavern (Cretan Food), Accomodation, Outdoor Activities & Experiences at Patsos village, Rethymno, Crete
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The nature of Patsos, except the  wild beauty, the natural springs and cultural heritage  is also a big pharmacy. Its flora hides the secrets of  beauty and health.

The secret of health and beauty is well hidden in herbs, native plants particularly those that grow in mountains and used as medicines for various diseases. In Patsos nature thrive herbs crowd, such dictamus, sage, thyme, camomile, and much more, used for the preparation of tasty and traditional dishes and for their healing properties. We present some of them:

DIKTAMOS

The diktamo (the erontas =love)  is a native plant that is found in Crete and used as a beverage. It was one of the most important medicinal plants. Hippocrates used against diseases of the stomach and digestive system, rheumatism, arthritis, ashealing, stimulant and antispasmodic. It grows only on steep slopes and cliffs, so the collection is dangerous. It flowers and collected during the summer months.

ΔΙΚΤΑΜΟΣ

OREGANO

The  oregano blooms and collected in June and July. The flowers are white in color with a sweet peppery scent.
Is found in rocky and sunny places. It is an aromatic Mediterranean cuisine ingrilled fish and meats. Previously the collection was an important income for patsos’ people.
It is used as antiseptic, soothing to toothaches and stomach ache.

PΙΓΑΝΗ

THYME

It flowers in June and July and has blue flowers. The honey thyme is regarded as the finest. Thyme has antiseptic, diuretic, anti-parasitic and anti-pyretic properties.

ΘΥΜAΡΙ

CHAMOMILE

Collected between April and June. It is also dried  used throughout the year. In Patsos there is everywhere especially in uncultivated fields sites. It is characterized as inflammatory, antiallergic, soothing and top quality antiseptic use. Usually we drink it as beverage combined with other Cretan herbs, combining the perfect relaxation and combating insomnia.

XAMOMΗΛΙ

SAGE

One of the most popular herbs of Crete with excellent flavor. It flowers in Mayand June field starting purple-blue flowers. It’s known since ancient years for its tonic properties. Used in cooking to flavor various dishes.

ΦΑΣΚΟΜΗΛΟ

MARJORAM

It flowers in July and August and is collected in the same period. Used in pharmaceutical, cooking, and perfumery. It has similar properties with thyme and from ancient times it was used in many cases of nerve disorders, ideal for the treatment of colds.

ΜΑΤΖΟΥΡΑΝΑ

Besides the above, there are many herbs that thrive in Patsos.

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About Patsos (Rethymno Crete)

An ideal eco tourism destination on Crete (Rethymno) and perfect combination for those who want to enjoy the unspoilt Cretan nature, hiking, following the endless trails, rated in difficulty, but also other routes and outdoor activities that lead through the dense vegetation in majestic landscapes of Rethymno Crete, such as natural water sources, churches, caves, streams…

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Ecotourism Accommodation in Patsos (Rethymno Crete)

For those wishing to stay, there is the opportunity to accommodate up to 7 people in our eco friendly house (100 square meters), located in the heart of Patsos village, above the small traditional Cretan tavern “Patsos”. It is surrounded by rich and dense vegetation as well as a perennial plane tree (300 years old) in front of it and the village fountain with crystal clear waters.

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