Top Things to do in Chania Prefecture
What to do and see in Chania Prefecture, Crete: The Best Wineries & Vineyards
Discover the best top things to do in Chania Prefecture, Greece including Manousakis Winery, Anoskeli Winery, Miden Agan, Mavres Winery, Pnevmatikaki Winery, Winery Dourakis, Karavitakis Winery.
Restaurants in Chania Prefecture
1. Manousakis Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 509 reviews
Our boutique winery produces organic wines from our vineyards located just 20 minutes outside of Chania city center. We invite you to visit our tasting terrace to enjoy a relaxing glass of wine! Combine a tasting with lunch or dinner at our restaurant and sit among the beautiful olive trees and orange groves and take in the wild peacefulness of your surroundings. See opening hours below: April 1-30: Monday-Saturday, 11AM-5PM May 1-October 31: Monday-Sunday, 11AM-10PM November 1-15: Monday-Saturday, 11AM-5PM November 16-March 31: By Appointment
Reviewed By Mirage52
We stopped at Manousakis Winery during our drive from Kissamos to Chania. We were looking for a winery open on a Sunday and they were, thankfully. Reservations weren’t needed for tasting. We were promptly sat and chose the premium tasting which consisted of 7 wines: 3 whites, 1 rose, and 3 reds. All were great but the whites were the standouts and we took a few with us. Beautiful setting, great informative service, plus olive oil and salt for sale...this is a must if you’re looking for a rest stop while driving in northwestern Crete.
2. Anoskeli Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 144 reviews
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
Reviewed By 651kjeldm - Silkeborg, Denmark
Visiting the Anoskeli Winery was a great experience in many ways: - first of all the staff are very friendly, and they take you on a tour around their premises showing you how they produced the olive-oil rated "Best in the World"! Furthermore they take through the exiting process of utilising every "aspect" of the olive, whether it's for soap, oil, or fuel. After this we attended their wine-tasting with good stories, and a great "in-between-meal" consisting of local products. The afternoon ended up in us investing in both olive oil and a few bottles of wine - extremely recommendable - THANK YOU!
3. Miden Agan
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
“Miden Agan” Premium Wine Store has been in operation in Chania since 2001. Has been recognized both locally and internationally, buy and sell More than 1200 wine labels and DELIVERY WINE ALL OVER THE WORLD. Select out wines based on the quality standards of each year and keep a very close eye on the progress and development of all wineries in Crete, Greece and abroad. “Miden Agan” has welcomed distinguished names of the Greek and international wine map, in official wine tasting events since the year 2002 and onwards and organized conventions on wine and taste, presenting wine as a cultural product. Since 2013, as Wine Center of Crete, promotes the indigenous wine varieties through a series of specialized wine tasting events. Here you taste wines from all over the island of Crete, from native Cretan grape varieties through a professional and highly interesting wine tasting.
Reviewed By 846margaretf - Melbourne, Australia
We opted for the mid range 4 wine option. We learned a lot in the hour or so about tasting in general and spcifically about what makes Cretan wines unique.An informative and structured session that is well worthwhile. It may be too directive for experienced wine tasters and so finding out the level of experience of the guests at the begining may enhance Maria's very knowledgable presentation. Highly recommended.
4. Mavres Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By LeighShepherd - Ramsey, United Kingdom
We visited here as part of an organised tour (Organised by GT Travel in Kalyves who themselves deserve great praise). On arrival there was a very friendly greeting from Sifis (the owner) and Dimitria who was to be our guide for the visit. We were sat at tables and jugs of Tsigoudia (Raki) and Rakomelo (Honey Raki), which are made on the premises, were brought out for us to try. The schedule for the day was explained and we were then taken on a walking tour of some of the vineyard, where grape picking was just coming to a conclusion and we were able to taste some of the grapes. We then returned to the winery and were shown the various stages of wine and raki making and were able to sample some of work in progress. Dimitria was very knowlegeable and answered many questions about the winery. Subsequently we sat back at tables to start our wine tasting. We were to taste 6 different wines. At the same time masses of food was brought out for us to eat. At the end of the original tasting and when the food was finished Sifis seemed to be in a very good mood and many more bottles of wine kept coming out to be tasted, at least 10 different wines tasted by the end. It's difficult to say what was the best part, it was all so good. An excellent visit and, for us, excellent value. Leigh aka Manousos
5. Pnevmatikaki Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By VincettiDiego - Florence, Italy
Local winery with big list of wine varieties. Very cheap regarding its quality but rich flavors and tastes.
6. Winery Dourakis
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 254 reviews
Dourakis Winery is an award winning boutique winery located at Alikambos,Chania on the island of Crete since 1988. Enjoy a wonderful drive on the Chania- Rethymno highway that run along the north coast of Crete. Leaving Chania behind you will turn right towards Vrisses which is located 32 km's before Rethymno.The stone winery is open year round to visitors who wish to enjoy a tour of its facilities, as well as a full tasting of all the wines. There is also an Art Gallery plus a beautiful museum for you to enjoy!Looking forward to meeting you all! All tours & tastings need to be pre-booked. Serving minors under 18 is prohibited by law.
Reviewed By 288alinag - Munich, Germany
I gave my boyfriend a cheese and wine tasting for his birthday. The place is wonderful: harmonious and with that touch of family. We feel very comfortable, it is all very cozy. The wines are very tasty. I follow you on Instagram and it made me very happy to visit the place. Thank you!
7. Karavitakis Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 208 reviews
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.
Reviewed By funseasun - Hersonissos, Greece
Thanks to Antonis we tasted a selection of different varieties and tastes of Cretan wines combined with cretan cheese and rusks ???? He was very detailed informed and helpful We had the chance to know the history and the technology of vinification for some of the wines We bought 12 bottles in very good price to take the memory back home Thank you
