The 6 Best Things to Do in Archanes, Greece

Koronekes is a family business. We make extra virgin olive oils, from Koroneiki cultivar olive trees, in our own traditional olive mill. Learn about organic biodynamic farming and olive oil production. What is an extra virgin olive oil? What is a first cold pressed versus cold extracted olive oil? What is Fleur d'Huile? Come and taste our olive oils in an idyllic scenery, amidst the olive groves. Please do contact us before visiting! Send us an email or call us and we will be happy to help you organise your visit. There is no public transportation to our olive mill. The closest bus station is the Palace of Knossos. From there you can take a taxi, it is less than 10 minutes away. Directions from Heraklion: Drive to the palace of Knossos. Continue on the main road after Knossos (towards Archanes) until very small village of Spilia. Before the Shell gaz station turn right and left immediately. You are now on the road that leads to the mill. Drive straight for about 2.5 km until you see our Koronekes banner. There turn left. In 500m you will see a blue gate, you have arrived!

Cretan traditional products shop.Spices,herbs,cretan honey,olive oil,olive oil with herbs.cosmetics,gifts and many more thinks for the visitors who they want really quality and original cretan products.

Crete, the large Greek island, is a place of many beauties and contradictions, carrying a history that was born millenniums ago but remains visible even today. Images, sounds, essences and flavors of the past satisfy the senses. At the place that gave birth to the unique Minoan Civilization, the “Cretan Thematic Park” offers guests the opportunity to get an insight assisted by modern technology and two dance theatre Performances, while they enjoy Minoan flavors offered by Cretan products.The hall of “Cretan Thematic Park” is found near the largest city of Crete, Heraklion, in the town of Archanes, the center of reference of the Minoan Civilization, the first civilization of Europe that bloomed 4.000 years ago centered at Knossos.Showing respect to our cultural heritage, we inspired a future based on the values of the Minoan Civilization: love, respect towards nature, joy of life and creation.

Sinadinakis Winery is located in the heart of Archanes. The wines are produced and bottled from the enologist Evangelos Sinadinakisom and his family members. In 1991, E. Sinadinakis decided to cultivate in the family vineyard several local varieties, combined with the international varieties. All our wines are produced with biological methods and certified by "BIO Hellas." It is a small scale vinification with the combination of traditional methods, with those of modern enology. Our wines have been awarded in international wine competitions.