The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts, and Tourism (IGCAT) has recognized Gastronomytours.com as one of the Top 10 Websites for Foodie Travelers in 2025, celebrating its contribution to showcasing Cretan cuisine and the island’s rich cultural heritage.
The Top Websites for Foodie Travelers Award is a recognition given by IGCAT for the best websites providing unique creative, cultural and gastronomic experiences across the globe. Through this project, IGCAT hopes to encourage creative, artistic and sensory experimentation to build new and unique food experiences.
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From food and wine tastings, farm or factory tours, and cookery classes to craft-focused experiences, food and wine routes, markets, fairs, and museums dedicated to food heritage – just some exciting activities you’ll find on the awarded websites! All striving to promote local gastronomy, support producers, and celebrate unique food cultures. The winners of this prestigious competition curate exceptional food trails, wine experiences, visits to local producers, vibrant markets, festivals, and museums dedicated to gastronomic traditions, each designed to promote regional flavours and support local artisans.
The awards ceremony occurred on February 6 in Miercurea Ciuc, Romania, hosted by Harghita – European Region of Gastronomy 2027. For the first time, the Region of Crete participated in the competition as the “European Region of Gastronomy 2026”, reaffirming that Cretan cuisine is a priceless cultural treasure.
