Promoted Journeys Why it pays to arrive hungry in Heraklion, Crete Heidi Fuller-Love 01 March 2026 Link copied! Promoted by Paid Promotion Home of the healthy Cretan diet, Greece’s largest island is a magnet for food lovers who flock here to sample sumptuous treats that can’t be found elsewhere, so it’s hardly surprising that it’s been named European Region of Gastronomy for 2026. From meeting producers to sampling local dishes, here’s how to enjoy what the city does best.