Cretan Cheese Products
Tradition, Taste and Quality

Crete, an island with a long tradition in livestock farming, is famous for its excellent cheese products produced with respect for the natural environment and sustainable livestock farming. Graviera of Crete, Xinomyzithra and Xygalo of Sitia are three emblematic PDO cheeses that stand out for their authentic taste and nutritional value.

Their production is based on milk from local breeds of goats and sheep, which are raised in a traditional way in a unique natural environment. The animals graze freely in the mountainous and semi-mountainous areas of Crete, feeding on aromatic herbs and other native plants that give their products a distinctive taste and aroma.

Graviera of Crete is one of the most famous Greek cheeses, with a rich taste, a slightly sweet aftertaste and a long maturation period. Xinomyzithra is a delicious cheese that goes perfectly with dakos, the well-known Cretan rusk. Xygalo of Sitia, a unique traditional creamy cheese with a pleasantly sour taste, which stands out for its velvety texture and rich aromas.

The long cheese-making tradition of Crete, combined with the sustainable management of natural resources, guarantees high quality products. Every bite hides within it the authenticity, history and unique nature of Crete, offering a taste experience worth enjoying.