Prinias Hosts First Gastronomy Festival Celebrating Cretan Cuisine

Wednesday, 3 June 2026/Source: Flashnews/1 min read

The Cultural Association of Prinias "Rizinia," in collaboration with the Municipality of Gortyna, is hosting the first Gastronomy Festival of Prinias on Sunday, June 7, from 11:00 to 16:00. The event takes place in the village of Prinias, located in the Heraklion regional unit in central Crete, south of the city toward the Messara plain. The festival showcases traditional Cretan food and local culinary traditions from the area. For visitors interested in authentic regional cuisine beyond the tourist centers, this is a good opportunity to sample local specialties in a village setting alongside residents. Entry details were not specified in the announcement, but community gastronomy events in Crete are typically free or low cost. Prinias is accessible by car from Heraklion in approximately 30 to 40 minutes via the southern route toward Gortyna.