Location: Heraklion Prefecture
Top Things to do in Heraklion Prefecture
8 Farms in Heraklion Prefecture That You Shouldn't Miss
Heraklion (Greek: Περιφερειακή ενότητα Ηρακλείου) is one of the four regional units of Crete. The capital is the city of Heraklion.
Restaurants in Heraklion Prefecture
1. 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!
2. 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.
3. 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
4. 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!
5. 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!
6. 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!
7. Omalia Olive Press
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Since 1925, for four generations, our family deals with the production of extra virgin olive oil. A process that started with the powered oil production, until today with a modern line of production. Visit us to see from the inside, through written and audiovisual materials, the whole process of production, with the traditional and modern way, of the extra virgin oil. We have an olive oil shop whe
Reviewed By dlg1015 - Schaffhausen, Switzerland
We enjoyed a tour of a family run olive oil factory! Compared modern technology with old world technology! A quick and fascinating tour! Learned about the different varieties of olive oil and enjoyed a sampling!
8. Kritiki Farma Donkey Tours
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
