International Tourism Day is held once a year all over the world. The Malia & Stalis Festival took place on the Malia to Stalis road, on the 27th September, with traditional greek music, dance and Cretan specialisties to taste

For many centuries, the history of the olive tree and olive oil has been linked to the long history of Crete. Numerous historians, based on archeological findings, refer to Crete as the homeland of the olive tree.

Since time immemorial the valleys, dales, mountains and the beaches of Crete have echoed merry-making, revelry and the pleasures for life. For Cretans each day of the year may be an occasion for celebration and feasting - It is a way of life.