Nature's Pharmacy That Speaks to the Senses
Andritsaina is not just a destination, it is a life experience. A place where every path, every hill and every clearing hides a living treasure of nature. From herbs and wild grasses to asparagus, the place is an open pharmacy of nature, full of aromas, flavors and stories waiting to be discovered.
Minthi Oregano: The Summer Scent
July and August are the months when Minthi is flooded with the aroma of oregano. On its slopes, collecting it becomes an experience that fills your hands with aromas and the air with an intense, authentic scent. Its aroma stays in your hands and becomes a taste that accompanies your memories when you enjoy it in your food, far from the slopes where you collected it.
Spring: Wild Asparagus, an Adventure of Nature
With spring, the entire mountainous area of Andritsaina is filled with wild asparagus. On the slopes and paths, among bushes and undergrowth, collecting them is a real game of exploration. Each asparagus you find has its own story, a taste that connects you to the land and the season. Their freshness and crispy texture become a gastronomic delight, but above all, a memory that you take with you.
Sage from the Sage Bush: A Breath of Tradition
The village of Faskomilia is home to sage, a plant that carries the traditions of the place in every leaf. As you pick it, the air is filled with its aroma, a scent that carries the earth and the summer sun. When you use it for tea or in cooking, you feel like you are holding a small taste of the history and soul of this place.
A Place Filled with the Power of Nature
Andritsaina is full of its natural “medicines”: thyme, mint, wild chicory, asparagus and so many other plants. All these gifts of nature are not only aromatic or tasty, but also have healing properties. The locals carefully collect and use them in their daily lives, from cooking to health care.
When you return home, you won't just have the herbs and greens you gathered. You'll also have the aromas, flavors, and images that will remind you of your experience in Andritsaina. Every time you open the bag of oregano or make a sage infusion, their smell and taste will take you back to the slopes, the trails, and the magic of this place.
Andritsaina is more than a visit; it is a connection with nature that lasts forever.
