Let’s go for wild greens (Πάμε για χόρτα), programme -31st January – 5th April

For the third year the Horta walks are organised by the Region – Regional Unit of Chania of Crete in co-operation with local Cultural Associations in Chania and Apokoronas, within the framework of “Crete European Region of Gastronomy 2026”.

Foraging wild greens in Crete is more than just a tradition – it’s part of our culinary heritage! 
From 31st January to April, in collaboration with local associations, hands-on experiences are organised across various locations in the region of Chania.

 Learn how to identify and collect wild greens with respect for nature.
 Discover their different names, uses, and nutritional value.
 Experience authentic Cretan cuisine, where wild greens are a key ingredient in traditional recipes.

Crete is home to one of the richest varieties of wild greens in the world, with over 120 species growing from the White Mountains to its coastal areas. For more than 2,500 years, these greens have been an essential part of Cretan cuisine, not just as a side salad, but as the stars of unique dishes.

If you are in the area during this period, this is the perfect opportunity to experience an authentic tradition and discover one of the treasures of the Cretan land! 

Programme in detail:

31^st January in Plakamiana at 11.00
 For information /participation:
Emmanuel Plokamakis  6973761676
Meeting point: The old school of the village 

1st February in Platanos 11.00
For information/participation: Fani Marathaki 6948084386
Meeting point: Phramacy in  Platanos

7th February in Alikianos  at 11.00
For information/participation: Nikos Markoulakis  6948480301
Meeting point: at the Cultural Association Alikianos, opposite the Town Hall

8th February in Kalathenes at 11.00
For information/participation: 
Maria Maria Papantonaki 697 4137024

14th February in Perivolia at 11.00
For information/participation: Petros Michailidis 6974938832
Meeting point: Municipal Stadium of Perivolia

28th February  in Vrises /Kalidonia at 11.00 and  and 1st March at 11.00 and 14.00
28th February: 11.00 Foraging wild greens “Grab a knife”. WITH REGISTRATION
1st March at 11.00: chefs in action. WITH REGISTRATION
at 14.00 open event

For information/participation:  
Stella Kaliotsaki 6976187606
Meeting point: at the Plateia of Vrises

7th March in Xirosterni at 11.oo
For information /partficipation:
 Ioannis Sgourakis 6973306157
Meeting point: at the old elementary school in Xirosterni

8th March in Vouves at 11.00
For information /partficipation:  Mihalis Geraioudakis 6949102207
Meeting point: at the square of Vouves

14th March in Paidochori-Pemonia at 11.00
  For information /partficipation:  Manolis Petatakakis 6985657133
                                                                   Maria Vatsaki 697 2609723
Meeting point: Square at Agii Pantes

15th March in Drakona -Kontopoula
For infortmation/participation: Stelios Bourlos  6944294694at 11.00
Meeting point: Old elementary school

21st March in Voukoulies-Neriana- Neo Xorio at 11.00
For information /participation: Soula Karapataki 698 1121249
Meeting point: Voukoulies Square

22nd March in Vryses /Apokorona at 11.00
for information/participation: Vangelio Kelaïdaki  694 5058983
Meeting point: at the Church  Metamorfosis Sotiris, Vryses

28th March in Kolymbari at 11.00
For information /participation: Maria Saridaki 6932892990
Meeting point: Orthodox Academy in Kolymvari

29th March in Floria at 11.00
For information /participation: Ilias Bombolakis 6945852124
Meeting point: Old elementary school in Floria, Hall of the Cultural Association

5th April in Anopoli at 11.00
For information/participation: Georgia Kriara 6984437204
Meeting point: at the Square of Anapoli

Coordination Manager: Sofia Malandraki- Krasoudakis, malandraki@creteregion.gr, tel. 6944693365