The Crete Sardine Festival

Crete’s sardine-fishing heritage goes back centuries, and it’s celebrated every September in Chania. The crowds descend on Nea Chora beach, where the seafront restaurants are packed by sunset and the air is heady with the aroma of freshly grilled sardines. There’s lots of traditional dancing and live music, along with plenty of Cretan wine.

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