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Propolis- The miracle of nature

Propolis is a product that bees collect to disinfect honeycombs that store their honey, as well as all their bees, and to embarrass any unwanted insect or small animal that entered it and killed it with their spears, unable to get it out.

It is a blend of wax, retinas of various trees they know, balm, essential oils and pollen. It was known as a natural medicine used by Aristotle’s for the treatment of kidney and other diseases, and scientists until recent years have considered it a natural medicine, with truly exciting results.

First phase of Propolis

First phase of Propolis

Propolis is a bee product known for its ability to stimulate the immune system as it increases the body’s defense against the flu and the common cold. It works against infections caused by viruses, bacteria and fungi.

Propolis ingredients are:

+/- 5% pollen

+/- 10% essential oils

+/- 30% wax

+/- 55% resins and balm

+/- 5% various organic and inorganic substances

This resinous substance is a powerful worldwide drug, after research and experiments recognized:

1. antioxidants

2. anti-inflammatory

3. Antimicrobials such as:

a. antique

b. antibacterial

c. antifungal

d. anti-protozoan

4. immunomodulators,

5. Healing

Propolis Ingredients and its powerful healing and immunomodulatory properties have healing properties and restore and regenerate injured tissues. Propolis also reduces the amount of free radicals in inflammatory damage and increases collagen damage. Accelerates various enzymatic reactions, cell metabolism, blood circulation as well as collagen fiber formation due to the presence of bioflavonoids, arginine, vitamin C, provitamin A and B vitamins.

Propolis

Liquid of Propolis

It is clinically proven and verifiable by the application of propolis to thousands of recorded and different cases around the world. Propolis is more effective than penicillin and many modern antibiotics as bacteria, germs and viruses cannot resist its potent action.

Its potent action against viruses has been shown to:

– Herpes (highly effective in healing, healing the wounds associated with the virus and relieving its symptoms)

– adenitis

– fungal stomatitis

– has a potent effect on the tuberculosis bacterium

– helps regenerate tissues

– is a superior and endless source of energy and endurance

– strengthens the immune system as it strengthens innate and acquired immunity

Propolis is safe when taken orally or properly applied to the skin. It only causes allergic reactions in people who are allergic to bees or bee products.

Note: The anti-allergic properties of propolis are known but some people (five in a thousand) are allergic to bee products, these people should be careful and always consult their doctor

Cretaneshop.gr informs you that dietary supplements do not replace balanced nutrition or medical advice / advice and are not medicines.

Don’t forget to visit  www.cretaneshop.gr  to find excellent quality of greek propolis!

(Text and text editing: botanologia.gr)

Cretan herbal tea!

Try a special recipe, which  tastes amazing and will give you extra energy!

Herbal Tea

Herbal Tea

ingredients

Orange peel, Cinnamon, Fliskun, Plumper, Sage and Mint

For serving

Thyme honey

Slice of orange

Implementation

Boil the herbs (in the proportions we like) together with the cinnamon and orange peel over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, strain and serve in mugs.

If we add some honey and decorate with 1 slice of orange and a cinnamon stick in each cup,it will be perfect!!

Enjoy it!

Don’t forget to visit  www.cretaneshop.gr  to find excellent quality of greek products,  like cretan herbs, for amazing recipes!

 

Arolithos- Update for the new virus

Heraklion 10/03/2020

From: Saloustros Michalis         To: Our partners

Subject: Internal protection measures by the virus

Dear partners,

We inform you for the measures that have been taken in our business.

  1. Daily update on the latest news from reliable resources.

  2. Daily written and oral briefing of the staff regarding the adjustments to all and every measures. Relative training in corresponding matters. File keeping.

  3. Daily ventilation of the work spaces, hotel rooms as well as the visiting areas.

  4. Provision of liquid antiseptic in all the work and visiting places.

  5. Check of the sewage system on a regular basis and failure recovery.

  6. Restocking of the communal areas with hand soap and paper towels. Regular cleaning with sanitizing products.

  7. Supply with all the necessary suggested products (masks, antiseptics) from the relative circulars.

  8. Programming crop-dusting from a certified disinfest company until the 20/03 and repetition before the beginning of the season 13/04/2020. Monthly pesticide program.

  9. Informative bulletin regarding the precaution measures has been set up in all the work places translated in other languages and with pictures. Oral and written briefing of the clients upon arrival.

  10. File keeping for daily actions.

  11. We include the precaution measures of our business in our blog, social media, newsletters.

  12. We are enforcing the work from home model and handle our client meetings  through skype.

We will be at your disposal for any questions.

Saloustros Michalis

Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village

11 km of old road Heraklion to Rethymnon

P.C 71305 Servili Tilisou

Heraklion, Crete

Tel. 00302810821050 Email: info@arolithos

Website: www.arolithos.com

Lamb with lady’s fingers!

Delicious lamp with lady’s fingers. A simple and easy recipe for a dish where the perfect combination of meat with lady’s fingers and curry gives it a great taste. Try it!

Lamp with lady's fingers

Lamp with lady’s fingers

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1/2 kg lamp (sliced)

1/2 kg of lady’s fingers

One large onion (chopped)

1 cup chopped tomato

1 cup of water

some curry

​​salt and black pepper

Instructions

In a large, deep frying pan, add olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the lamb and mix well. Add the onion, salt, pepper, curry and continue to mix. Add the tomato, the lady’s fingers, water and simmer for 40 minutes.

Our dish is ready!

Bon appetit!

Don’t forget to visit  www.cretaneshop.gr  to find excellent quality of greek products, for amazing recipes!

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Greek fava recipe

Fava is an easy Greek soup to make and its bright yellow color is a pretty addition to any Fall table. It can also be served as an appetizer, mezethes , or a side dish.

Greek Fava

Greek Fava

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. yellow split peas
  • 2 onions
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 lemon
  • Pinch of Salt

Instructions

Wash and cover peas and cold water. Bring the water to a boil. Peel and quarter one of the onions. Add it to the pot and simmer it together with the beans for an hour until the beans are soft.

Drain the peas in a strainer. Meanwhile, peel and chop the remaining onion and saute on medium heat in 1 tablespoon of olive oil for five minutes. Add the peas and another tablespoon of olive oil and saute on medium-low heat for five minutes, stirring occasionally.

Transfer the peas to a serving bowl, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the juice of one lemon, and a pinch of salt.

Bon appetit!

Don’t forget to visit  www.cretaneshop.gr  to find excellent quality of greek products, for amazing recipes!

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Seminar, conference and every kind of event planning

Allow us to be introduced through an introduction regarding our village and the people surrounding it. The traditional Cretan village Arolithos, is an original and unique facility considering the Cretan data.

It is a representation of a traditional Cretan village from the 1920 decade. It was built by the Saloustros family in 1988 and it is being maintained up to this day, as a place where the culture of Crete and its modern approach are being combined.

For several years, we have been hosting conferences, business seminars, scientific and cultural events in our facilities, providing a complete array of services.

Our vast experience in combination with the diversity of our facilities and the many different services is what makes us unique.

Arolithos, traditional cretan village

Arolithos, traditional cretan village

We meet your requirements by providing you:

1. Credibility

We invest in long and productive partnerships with our clients and in the provision of quality services which are the elements of a successful organized event. (Some of our partners: Bio Psychosynthesis, Hellenic Institute of NLP, Transmitting Science, Sandoz, University of Cambridge).

2. Flexibility

In order to achieve the best results, we present to you customized proposals regarding your requirements. Our team’s experience and enthusiasm allow us to offer flexible proposals and high quality services.

3. Variety of options

Escaping the standard conference rooms and their basic services and all the while taking a step forward, we can offer you combinations, such as experiential activities, traditional food and live music, so the visitor will have the ability to experience the Cretan tradition and of course, the Cretan hospitality.

Quick look on the provided services

  • Financial programming

  • Organization of events

  • Properly configured rooms

  • Technological equipment

  • VIP services

  • Accommodation

  • Experiential activities

  • Tours

  • Traditional meals

  • Live music

  • Business presents

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Goals and vision

Our prime goal is to preserve the Cretan cultural inheritance and its impart to the younger generations. That is something we are aiming for through the provision of a variety of services.

Some of them are the experiential activities for all ages always regarding the tradition of Crete, the wide collection of items, clothing and tools in our agricultural Museum (as well as the two traditional houses), our rooms built in traditional style and of course the traditional food always with the finest and meticulously chosen Cretan products. 

Making the Weddong Bread

Making the Weddong Bread

Weaving art

Weaving art

Folklore Museum

Folklore Museum

Contact us

Timely communication with us will bring the best result. The availability date desired to better organization and better coordination of our side.

We would like to add that there may be possible adaptations of your final project, due to the season and the weather. 

For any information,  we are always at your disposal.

Tel. 0030-2810821050 

Email: info@arolithos.com & project1@aroltihos.com

Website: www.arolithos.com

 

Διοργάνωση συνεδρίων, σεμιναρίων και κάθε μορφής εκδηλώσεων

Εισαγωγικά

Κάνοντας μια μικρή εισαγωγή για το χωριό και τους ανθρώπους μας, επιτρέψτε μας να σας συστηθούμε.  Ο Αρόλιθος, το παραδοσιακό κρητικό χωριό, αποτελεί κάτι πρωτότυπο και μοναδικό για τα δεδομένα της Κρήτης.

Πρόκειται για την αναπαράσταση ενός παραδοσιακού  κρητικού χωριού της δεκαετίας του 1920. Δημιουργήθηκε από την οικογένεια Σαλούστρου το 1988 και διατηρείται έως σήμερα ως ένας χώρος, όπου συνδυάζεται ο πολιτισμός της Κρήτης και η σύγχρονη προσέγγισή του.

χωριο εξω

Αρόλιθος, παραδοσιακό κρητικό χωριό

Διοργάνωση συνεδρίων, σεμιναρίων και κάθε μορφής εκδηλώσεων

Εδώ και πολλά χρόνια αναλαμβάνουμε τη διοργάνωση συνεδρίων, σεμιναρίων, εταιρικών, επιστημονικών και πολιτιστικών εκδηλώσεων, παρέχοντας ένα ολοκληρωμένο φάσμα υπηρεσιών.

Η μεγάλη μας εμπειρία σε συνδυασμό με την διαφορετικότητα του χώρου και των  πολλών και διαφορετικών υπηρεσιών, είναι και αυτό που μας κάνει ξεχωριστούς.

Ανταποκρινόμαστε στις ανάγκες σας παρέχοντας:

1. Αξιοπιστία

Επενδύουμε συνεχώς σε παραγωγικές και μακροχρόνιες συνεργασίες με τους πελάτες μας και στην παροχή υπηρεσιών υψηλού επιπέδου που είναι και αυτά που εξασφαλίζουν επιτυχημένες διοργανώσεις. (κάποιοι απ τους συνεργάτες μας: Bio Psychosynthesis, Hellenic Institute of NLP, Transmitting Science, Sandoz, University of Cambridge).

2. Ευελιξία

Για την επίτευξη των καλύτερων αποτελεσμάτων, σας παρουσιάζουμε εξατομικευμένες προτάσεις με βάση τις δικές σας ανάγκες. Η εμπειρία και ο ενθουσιασμός της ομάδας μας, μας επιτρέπουν να προσφέρουμε ευέλικτες προτάσεις και υπηρεσίες υψηλών προδιαγραφών.

3. Διαφορετικές επιλογές

Ξεφεύγοντας απ τις κλασικές αίθουσες διοργάνωσης συνεδρίων και απ τι βασικές παροχές τους και κάνοντας ένα βήμα παραπάνω, μπορούμε να προσφέρουμε συνδυασμούς, όπως βιωματικές δραστηριότητες, παραδοσιακό φαγητό και ζωντανή μουσική, ώστε ο επισκέπτης να βιώσει την κρητική παράδοση και φυσικά την κρητική φιλοξενία.

Παρεχόμενες υπηρεσίες με μια γρήγορη ματιά

  • Οικονομικός προγραμματισμός
  • Διαχείριση οργάνωσης
  • Κατάλληλα διαμορφωμένοι χώροι
  • Τεχνολογικός εξοπλισμός
  • VIP υπηρεσίες
  • Διαμονή
  • Βιωματικές δραστηριότητες
  • Ξεναγήσεις
  • Παραδοσιακά γεύματα
  • Ζωντανή μουσική
  • Εταιρικά δώρα

Συλλογή Φωτογραφιών

Στόχοι και όραμα

Ο βασικός μας στόχος, είναι η διατήρηση της πολιτιστικής κληρονομιάς της Κρήτης και η μεταλαμπάδευση της στις νέες γενιές. Αυτό είναι και κάτι που προσπαθούμε να επιτύχουμε μέσα από διάφορες υπηρεσίες.

Μερικές από αυτές είναι οι βιωματικές δραστηριότητες για όλες τις ηλικίες με βασικό άξονα την κρητική παράδοση, η μεγάλη συλλογή από χρηστικά αντικείμενα, ρουχισμό και εργαλεία στο λαογραφικό μας μουσείο( όπως επίσης και στα δύο ειδικά διαμορφωμένα παραδοσιακά σπίτια), οι ξενώνες μας, χτισμένοι σε παραδοσιακή μορφή και φυσικά το παραδοσιακό φαγητό, πάντα με επιλεγμένες πρώτες ύλες και κρητικά προϊόντα. 

Βιωματικές δραστηριότητες

Βιωματικές δραστηριότητες

Λαογραφικό Μουσείο

Λαογραφικό Μουσείο

Παραδοσιακός Ξενώνας

Παραδοσιακός Ξενώνας

Ταβέρνα "Δελφύς"

Ταβέρνα “Δελφύς”

Επικοινωνία

Η έγκαιρη επικοινωνία μαζί μας θα φέρει και το καλύτερο αποτέλεσμα. Από την διαθεσιμότητα της ημερομηνίας που επιθυμείτε έως την καλύτερη οργάνωση και τον καλύτερο συντονισμό από τη δική μας πλευρά.

Θα θέλαμε να προσθέσουμε πως μπορεί να υπάρξουν πιθανές προσαρμογές του τελικού  σας προγράμματος, λόγω κυρίως της εποχής και του καιρού.

Για οποιαδήποτε πληροφορία, διευκρίνηση ή ότι άλλο χρειαστείτε είμαστε πάντα στη διάθεση σας.

Τηλέφωνο: 2810-821050 email: info@arolithos.com και project1@arolithos.com

Website: www.arolithos.com

Traditional coffee shop «Η ωραία Κρήτη» in Arolithos Village!

A historical retrospect!

The traditional Greek coffee shop is an old institution of the Greek society. At first, it was dedicated almost exclusively to men. It is a place of gathering for card games, sports and politics talk and of course, tasting Greek coffee, handmade sweets and tasty appetizers to accompany your wine and raki.

A loud and alive place, where everything is in movement, noise from chatting and disagreements, but also a place to reminisce about the old times.

Our coffee shop during the winter!

Our coffee house

Our coffee house

«In our village’s coffee shop, with the wood burning stove, the traditional delights, the sweet smelling coffee and the daily chats…»

….are certainly vivid images for the elders and stories for the younger and it describes perfectly our own little coffee shop “Η ωραία Κρήτη”.

Wooden chairs and corresponding tables, heat from the stove, sweet and salty tastes for merrymakers «μερακλήδες» as we call them. The complimentary food and drinks of our menu are made with pure ingredients and always served with a smile at exceptionally low prices!

…and during the summer

The same warm and quaint atmosphere, is maintained during the summer as well, where we transfer in the coffee shop’s patio. The briskness and the shadow offered by the trees in combination with the calm and the sounds of nature, constitute Arolithos the ideal countryside getaway, where the visitors can enjoy their favorite beverage along with local handmade products!

Coffehouse "Η ωραία Κρήτη"

Coffehouse “Η ωραία Κρήτη”

Homemade dessert

Homemade dessert

Business Hours

November-April: Monday-Wednesday-Friday-Saturday-Sunday: 08:00-24:00 & Tuesday-Thursday: 08:00-16:00

May-October: Everyday 08:00-16:00

What else can I do in Arolithos?

Combine your coffee stroll with a nice walk in our scenic pathways, pay a visit in our Agricultural Museum, as well as, the traditional workshops!

For any information contact us: 00302810821050 & info@arolithos.com

Website: www.arolithos.com

 

 

Cuttlefish with spinach! So yummy!

This is a delicious traditional Greek food! Try it at home!

Cuttlefish with Spinach

Cuttlefish with Spinach

Ingredients

  • 1 kg cuttlefish
  • 1 kg spinach
  • 3 onions
  • parsley
  • dill
  • 1 tea cup olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • lemon juice

Directions

  1. Wash and chop the cuttlefish in pieces. Remove the backbone, the skin, the eyes and cut the tentacles in pieces. Let it drain.
  2. Wash the spinach thoroughly and chop it in pieces.
  3. Peel and chop the onions, saute them in a saucepan with olive oil.
  4. Add the cuttlefish and its tentacles and saute for a while.
  5. Then add the spinach, the parsley (chopped), the dill, salt and pepper.
  6. Add a cup of water and simmer in low temperature until only the oil remains.
  7. Do not put to much salt because the cuttlefish has a salty taste itself. Remove from heat and pour the lemon juice. Serve hot or cold.

Bon appetit!

Don’t forget to visit  www.cretaneshop.gr  to find excellent quality of greek products, for amazing recipes!

Photo by: Déspina Kortesidou

Education and Museum-Experiential Activities!

Museum and education! Two inseparably connected words!

While regarding the close affinity of those particular notions, a fact, and in respect of the right of equal access to all humans, irregardless of age, gender, religion etc., we open the wooden doors of our Agricultural Museum and Folk art, to every person who would like to travel in time, live out experiences from another era and obtain images and stimulations for life! 

Our folklore museum

Our folklore museum

Educational activities for our visitors!

If we return back to our childhood memories, we will surely remember times of monotony and boredom within a museum! Here, in our remarkable Museum, we managed to avoid exactly that!

Our experienced and well educated team, has designed educational activities of traditional content, adapted as so, to be carried out for all ages. 

Upon your arrival in Arolithos, the traditional village, a member of our team will be waiting for you with a big smile! 

Our team

Our team

There, we will welcome and brief you regarding the activity you have already chosen! (The head of the department, Maria, will have informed you properly and with every detail needed, and you will have taken a look at this as well.)

After the beginning of the activity, we reassure you that everyone will learn about the tradition of Crete effortlessly. Observation, imagination, dedication and enthusiasm are some of the elements you will notice upon yourselves. 

Weaving Art

Weaving Art

Cooking lesson

Cooking lesson

 

Making the Weddong Bread

Making the Wedding Bread

An important detail is that during your free time, you can relax in our traditional coffee shop, enjoy a stroll in the village’s graphic pathways far from cars and the city turbulence! 

Coffe house

Coffee house

We invite you to experience strong and beautiful feelings through our educational activities! 

 Contact us: 0030-2810821050 & info@arolithos.com

www.arolithos.com