The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Platanias, Crete

TOURS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. The Astrikas Estate organic olive groves are located in the small village of Astrikas, within the PDO (Protected Denomination of Origin) area of Kolymbari in northwestern Crete.Biolea specializes in artisan production of organic olive oil, stone milled and cold pressed. The company's organic olive oil is exclusively estate-produced and bottled.The Astrikas Estate is open to visitors; we offer a tour free of charge to anyone who is interested to learn about the production method of olive oil. TOURS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

Olive oil enthusiast or expert? Passionate about a healthy diet or vegetarian? Friend of the Cretan culture and diet or just curious about natural products? In any case, you are in the right place to get all the answers. Located in the heart of Kolymvari region, just 20 minutes drive time from the city of Chania, Terra Creta can give you a total "olive oil experience" at its innovative, state of the art & certified facilities. From harvesting to production in the olive mill, and from bottling to a guided olive oil tasting, visitors can experience and learn about every aspect of our precious juice of the olive fruit, the quality Cretan olive oil. Please note thatr olive mill is operating only from October to February. All the other months is open for visitors and the extraction procedure is been analysed thoroughly from our quides. Further information and tips about best use and storage are provided by our highly skilled personnel, also throught flyers in English, German, French and Russian. Visitors can purchase high quality Terra Creta olive oil of different labels at our store, along with balsamic vinegar and Greek olives in a variety of travel-safe packaging. Upon request, we can send purchased products to a given address via courier service with excellent rates and safe packaging. You will have a chance to sample a variety of appetizers after the olive oil tasting, free of charge. IMPORTANT NOTICE - Please keep in mind that the tour of 12:45 is a combined tour with another large group, while those at 10:30 and 14:30 are individual tours with 2 to 20 people. Trouble-free transfer to our facilities can be arranged. There is no charge for children under 16 years of age. We also offer a special discount for groups of more than 8 adults. CRETAN OLIVE OIL TASTING PRO SEMINAR Join the ranks of olive oil connoisseurs for a PRO organoleptic evaluation and learn how to tell by the taste which olive oil is excellent or has a defect, which is more fruity and which one is better for your health! Finish your seminar with a blind tasting and enrich your knowledge on the real olive oil world. Tailor made seminars can be organized upon request (from two to eight people)

Visit the first microbrewery of Chania since 2007 and the first open to the public brewery in Greece. Get the chance to taste the fresh, unpasteurized and unfiltered famous Charma beers! In our spacious open-air terrace of our restaurant, you can enjoy fresh made beers of your choice with delicious dishes. Our tours offer an insight to the brewing process. Children and vegetarians are welcome!

Looking for a more private activity with your family, business partner or friends and get away from the crowds? Experience an unforgettable day out on the sea. Get on board of our luxury Yacht and enjoy a cruise to the most beautiful beaches and secluded bays in the area of Chania at the lowest prices! Or book a fascinating snorkeling adventure with our RIB boat and explore the amazing underwater marine life at an island nature reserve. Both the Yacht and the RIB boat are crewed and you can decide together with your captain where to stop for photography or snorkeling. The best way to ensure a memorable boat tour is to talk with us about your wishes and needs. Together, we will experience the perfect boat trip! Check our website for more details.

Opening hours : Monday until Saturday 10:30-18:00 for guided tour and wine tasting please contact with us for scheduled appointments. If you prefer different visiting hours or days please contact us by phone or email or in our facebook account

Located at Kolymbari region in western Crete, Bikeproject is your local companion for unique rides. Ideal for cyclists who seek adventure or just want to relax with their families

Violeta Healing Massage & Wellness Center can offer you: MASSAGE: - Reflexology massage - Relaxation massage - Lymphatic massage - Cellulite massage - Back and Neck Massage - Aromatherapy + many other types of massage and healing methods. BEAUTY: - Manicure & Pedicure - Waxing - 3D Eyelashes Extension - Permanent Make-up - Professional Make-up - Eyebrows styling All in one special and warm place.

Ira Jewellery opened the doors 1998 in the heart of Platanias(Chania, Crete). In our store you will find a unique collection of 14k -18k gold and 925 Sterling silver jewelry at very competitive prices. We offer a life time guarantee on everything you buy and we aim to offer the best service .You will find staff speaking Greek, English, Russian, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Spanish, some French and Romanian, among other languages. We welcome you and wish you a wonderful holiday!

Royal Octopus Dive Centre is an official Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) dive centre, located in Kolymbari, just 20 km west of Chania. Our experienced instructors with over 55 years of combined diving experience will help you to enter this new world with safety, confidence and FUN. With over 70% of our world's surface being covered with water, learning to dive can introduce you to a whole new life where you can experience the wonders of the underwater world. There are a variety of programmes available for adults and children whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced, certified diver.

Our winery is open for visitors for a tour of the facilities and a tasting of our wines. We are open daily except Sundays from 10:00 till 18:00 from the 15th of April till the 20 th of October. Our guests are encouraged to prebook their visit but we are also available for walk in guests. In the last case there might be some waiting time due to a prebooked appointment of another guest. we offer wines produced mainly from indigenous Cretan varieties and some international ones also. Join us for a wine experience.