What to do and see in Heraklion Prefecture, Crete: The Best Food & Drink

The Lyrarakis Estate is a family winery which has been producing high quality wines since 1966 with a strong focus on rare local varieties and producing single variety wines. Surrounded by the idyllic setting of the vineyards and the Lassithi mountains we offer you the opportunity to enjoy nature and discover local varieties abd wines distinguished by the uniqueness of their origin and heritage.

We are a family owned and operated business in the region of Archanes. We make organic extra virgin olive oils in our traditional olive mill from our organic Koroneiki olive trees. Find out how extra virgin olive oil is made and taste our oils, our olives and other Cretan products. Private visits, check our website to see all the activities we offer.

Made in Crete propose crafted high quality tours in wineyards, olive oil, gastronomy . Experience unique and private meetings (8 people max) with winemakers for commented wine tasting of about 15 wines. Meet olive oil makers for tasting,discover creative or authentic traditional cretan cuisine.

Boutique family winery. Organic wines and olive oil. Tour and tasting. Very very nice view. Visiting times. April-October 11.00-19.00 every day

The winery is open to visitors all year round (after appointment). The visitors' wine experience starts even before arriving at the winery, as the route and the surrounded landscape is filled with images that emphasize the viticulturist character of the region. The tour starts from the production areas of the winery, continues at the cellar and ends at the tasting room where the guest then has the opportunity to taste our wines. Please contact earlier to inform us about your visit for wine tasting (via booking form/phone/email). There is a tasting fee of 8-12€ per person. Opening hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00-15:30, after appointment.

1st of November to 1st of April all tastings are by appointment only. The Domaine Paterianakis is located in a semi-mountainous area of an approximate altitude 650 m, near to the "Melesses" village of the Municipality of Nikos Kazantzakis of Heraklion Prefecture on Crete Island. The wider region of "Peza", where the Domaine belongs, is reputed since ancient times for the excellent quality and the exceptional taste of the wines that were produced there. The vineyards of the Domaine belong to a biologically sensitive area appellation of origin Peza of high quality. Domaine Paterianakis is a pioneer in wine production from organic farming grapes on Crete.

This is a relatively small, new organic winery located on a beautiful hilltop overlooking Houdetsi and the surrounding countryside. The winemaker, a husband and wife, were both trained in Bordeaux. The wines are varied (white, rose and red) and as interesting as one can find in this region.

Vintage Routes Crete provides high quality small group and private wine tasting and food tours in Crete. Our reviews reflect the quality of experience we provide for our guests on all of our tours. Our day tours and walking tour of Heraklion include wine tasting food, learning and a truly unforgettable experience in Crete. Be our guest to make the most of your time in Crete and taste the very best wine produced in Crete as we explore the beautiful landscape of the Cretan countryside. Transport is available from Elounda. Wine Tasting tours available in Chania and Pezza. Walking Tour of Heraklion available also.

DIAMANTAKIS winery was founded in 2007 by the family members of Nicholaos G. Diamantakis: Ioannis, Michalis and Zacharias. The first two ones are third-generation vine-growers who have extensive experience in viticulture and are in charge of the winery’s vineyards; whereas Zacharias, having studied oenology, is involved in the process of winemaking and promoting the wine. Winery is a new, modern producer of quality wines in Crete. It is located southwest of the city of Heraklion in the heart of the province Malevizi, outside the village of Kato Asites and the historic Monastery of St. George Gorgolaini, in the eastern foothills of Psiloritis at an altitude of 450 meters, a region with a long history in vine cultivation and the production of wines and spirits.