A woman named Eleftheria Michala is baking traditional koulouria, ring-shaped sesame bread rolls, using her grandmother's recipe and distributing them free of charge to cafes in Chania and Rethymno. The participating cafes offer these homemade koulouria to their customers at no extra cost. Koulouria are a classic Greek street food, typically enjoyed with coffee, and this initiative brings an authentic, old-fashioned taste back to local cafe culture. If you are visiting Chania or Rethymno, look out for cafes taking part in this informal community project. It is a small but genuine example of Cretan hospitality and food tradition in action. No advance booking or payment is required; simply order a coffee at a participating cafe and you may receive one of these traditional baked rings alongside it.
