One final note: You're in Crete. Don't even try to avoid the olive oil. Home to more than 1.5 million olive trees, Crete is famous for producing olive oil and it's a staple ingredient in most dishes.

Greece has several regions that are renowned for producing premium olive oil. Some of the most famous regions include Crete, Kalamata, and Peloponnese. These regions have a long history of olive ...