City: Crete
Top Things to do in Crete
Top Hotels in Crete
- 1. Candia Park Village
- 2. Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
- 3. Creta Maris Beach Resort
- 4. Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa
- 5. Kiani Beach Resort Family All Inclusive
- 6. Stella Palace Resort & Spa
- 7. Angela Studios & Apartments
- 8. Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection
- 9. Village Heights Resort
- 10. Asterion Suites & Spa
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What to do and see in Crete, Greece: The Best Farms
Crete (Greek: Κρήτη, Kríti ['kriti]; Ancient Greek: Κρήτη, Krḗtē) is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, the 88th largest island in the world and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus, and Corsica. Crete and a number of surrounding islands and islets constitute the region of Crete (Greek: Περιφέρεια Κρήτης), one of the 13 top-level administrative units of Greece. The capital and the largest city is Heraklion. As of 2011, the region had a population of 623,065.
Restaurants in Crete
1. Astrikas Estate Biolea
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 274 reviews
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.
Reviewed By Maliciousdk - Copenhagen, Denmark
One of my favorite places on Crete. Beautiful surroundings and a beautiful yard in the cafe. Great for kids as there was a lot of toys. Staff was very nice. Very recommended.
2. Paraschakis Olive Oil - Crete
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 457 reviews
Visitors have the opportunity to see three generations of olive oil production.The old olive mill that was run with a donkey , a mill that was run on a diesel machine and of course the machinery that our family is using now. Visitors can also taste and buy olive oil from our family's production.All visitors have a guided tour and a taste of the olive oil and raki free of charge. The Paraschakis Family Olive Oil Factory is open every day from 9:00 to 18:00 except Sunday. From the 5th of April to the 10th of April 2019 we will be closed.
Reviewed By kathleenx2020
Great farm. The owner was super nice and gave our group an interesting tour on historical and modern olive oil production. We had a small oil tasting. The product is of exceptional quality and very reasonably priced. A must stop when traveling the area.
3. Agia Marina Donkey Rescue Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 117 reviews
As a Greek Registered non for profit charity Sanctuary we rescue old, unwanted and abandoned donkeys from Crete and other Greek Islands. On average we have about 25 donkeys... Visitors are welcome to come and visit, you may mingle with the donkeys, groom, stroke, cuddle and get the know these beautiful affectionate and intelligent animals. Children may enter under supervision of an adult. We do not have an entry charge but have a small shop selling interesting donkey items which you are welcome to buy and/or leave a donation to help us feed and care for these beautiful creatures. We do not allow smoking at the sanctuary in case of fire risk and do not have toilet facilities due to water shortages. Please note that we are closed during the winter months from November until April, but if you wish to visit please call us or send a message on FB and we can arrange a time.
Reviewed By 989melinav - Cologne, Germany
Agia Marina Sanctuary is a beautiful place for traumatized donkeys to find a loving home amongst other, very well cared for goats, birds, cats, sheep, etc. The sanctuary’s founder and other volunteers, are all very helpful to answer questions and provide information on each of the animals background. So if you happen to be in the area, make sure to visit this lovely place and checkout their homemade goods and souvenirs too!
4. Neroulakia Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
We enhance the benefits of the Cretan diet, the aromas and flavours of our land, by using organic ingredients from our own produce.
5. Agrokipos
6. Kamihis Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 80 reviews
In kamihis Farm you will have the chance to be a farmer for a day..the cretan way!You will learn about the herbs and wild green, taste fruit from our trees, feed the animals, milk the sheep, and have a ride with Louiza the donkey! Learn and make cheese and traditional cretan pies fried on the trivet! Then relax with raki and delicacies hearing the natural farm sounds in a peaceful scenery! Prior reservation is demanded!
Reviewed By dogandcat-love
Nice place in the Hills with natural Food an traditional Cooking... The kindly owners bring the traditional way of life from Crete closer to the visitors. Suitable for children. Explanations during the visit are varied and the children are allowed to help everywhere. See, feel, taste
7. Snail Farm and Fun
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 189 reviews
Reviewed By divinacom - Merksplas, Belgium
We found this place on TripAdvisor and decided to visit this place run by 2 enthousiastic people. To find the road to the farm was quite a challenge with our gps that found ways that weren't a real road. Anyway, we managed to find the small farm in the middle of nowhere and the 2 owners. We were welcomed to their garden and home and got a clear explanation of the work they do there. Stavros spoke English very well and even a mouthfull of Dutch :) We talked about the farm and lots of other things, we felt like home. Keep up the good work guys, lots of love and all the best!
8. Kurtes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
Welcome to our factory. Inside our factory there is a shopping corner where you can find and buy our excellent Cretan products such as extra virgin olive oil (glass or can), carob tea, carob syrup, pure essential oils, Cretan herbs, honey, marmelade and green soap.
Reviewed By evaw951 - Berlin, Germany
Had a great experience at this shop! We decided to check it out after seeing some reviews, and definitely wasn't disappointed. The owner greeted us and gave us some bread and olives to try with different Olive oils. There are also different types and size bottles, at very good prices. He showed is how the olives are processed and it was great to see the care and pride he has over the olive products!
9. Votana Sfakion
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
If Gods have to choose the place for the garden of Edem, perhaps they would did it on Crete.. And if nature must plant wrists, perhaps she would did it with herbs.. On a small graphical, traditional village of Sfakia,we create our own paradise and we invite you for a guide in the world of herbs..
10. Kassakis Bros
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Delve deeper into local culinary culture than is possible on a general tour. Discover the famous Cretan meat cold-cuts and learn their production methods on a guided tour in modern certified facilities. Experience the simulation of the production of traditional Cretan Cold Cuts based on the traditional "parasia”, the Cretan cooking fireplace where people used to smoke their meats. During the tour, you will learn about the benefits of the Cretan diet and become familiar with the culture and the way of living in the Cretan countryside. Later, you will have the possibility of taste some of the traditional products paired with Cretan wine. Spend your time relaxing on the front yard with the beautiful scenery. The tour is located at the local meat production facilities where you can buy authentic products to take with you back home. You can reach the location by car from the area of Heraklion and you can easily continue your road trip to the southern part of Crete. Waiting to meet you!
