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juliasdaysoffjuliasdaysoff
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Insightful Visit to the Cretan Olive Oil Farm. The €5 entrance fee was entirely worthwhile, offering an enriching experience that shed light on the history and production of olive oil in the region. The farm's easy accessibility, either by foot or bike from Agios Nikolaos, made it a convenient excursion. We opted for the bikes, which were conveniently provided free of charge by the tourist office, adding an extra layer of enjoyment to the journey. The tour was primarily self-guided, utilizing a pre-recorded set of videos on an iPad. It provided a comprehensive understanding of the rich history behind olive oil production, particularly how it used to take place in the villages. The owner's personal insights at the olive oil press added an authentic touch, making the experience all the more engaging. The highlight, undoubtedly, was the tasting session at the end of the tour. Sampling an array of products, including various olive oil types, olives, and raki, was a true delight for the senses, offering a flavorful journey through Cretan culinary culture. For anyone interested in delving into the rich heritage of Cretan olive oil production and indulging in a variety of local delicacies, a visit to the Cretan Olive Oil Farm is highly recommended. It's an educational and palate-pleasing experience that shouldn't be missed while in Agios Nikolaos.
Carolina AyalaCarolina Ayala
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Blink and you may miss the worn sign for this place next to the main road. It was 5 euro per person to go through the tour, but they only gave us one tablet and it just wasn’t conducive to pass around the tablet to everyone to read. There were only 3 other small groups (of 2-3 people) that were there on the self paced tour. We could have turned on the audio but we didn’t want to disturb others. It is self paced and you take the tablet with you to each station. You can see medicinal herbs, the tools used for wine making and olive oil production, and a few animals. They also had a quick 10 min talk to show the machines used to extract the olive oil prior to using modern machines and briefly told us in a minute about how to pick a high quality olive oil — there wasn’t much to it and there was no demonstration. We got to try different 3 different olive oils, approx 8 different honeys, some carob products, local alcohol, and a couple of more things. There are other places that you can get a free tour for olive oil production with modern machines. If it was just a couple of us, I could see how 5 euros would be worth it, but with 3 kids having to pay 5 euros each and only 1 tablet for the group, it wasn’t worth it, even with samples because my kids weren’t interested in tasting olive oil and many of the other things. But I think you can go to their store and sample everything for free without paying admission anyways. What could add value for adults is to have a guided talk through the olive oil tasting, such as now that you learned how we make olive oil and about how to determine quality, let’s taste some. Start with tasting a bad quality, then work up to best quality and tell us how the taste changes… kind of like wine tasting.
Pam DuncanPam Duncan
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We took the e-tour here. We had to wait a little more than 10 minutes because all of the tablets were in use. It cost us €5 per person. There are 10 stations in total where you can watch videos on the tablet with accompanying text (basically a transcript of the video) explaining different things like the history of olive oil on Crete and Cretan wines. At station #4, there's an employee who gives some additional information about how they used to make olive oil. After the tour, we went into the shop to taste different olive oils, honeys, etc. It was nice. The prices aren't too bad either. The staff is really friendly and helpful too. They also helped us park in the rather small parking lot. Be sure to come early so you can park there. The only real con is that the videos on the tablet were lagging in certain places, so we had to read the text instead of watching the videos. In summary, yes, you should visit. Expect to be walking around for 45 minutes to an hour. It's worth it.
GeorgeGeorge
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We booked the wine tasting at the farm (38 euros). Definitely a must when in crete as they produce a variety of local wine. We were put in a group of 10 altogether and given a brief history on how the olive oils were made in the past. The wine tasting was very good. The ''teacher'' was very knowledgeable, patient and asked us leading questions to get us thinking. We tried 6 different types of local wines (red, rose and white) and had a full glass of our favourite at the end with a meal. We were not expecting food after bus it was really good to try greek food which complimented well with out chosen wine. After the tour, we explored the farm which was very beautiful. Animals can be viewed as well. The gift shop have a wide wide variety of products to try and buy (soaps, honey, jam, olive oil etc). Thank you to the local staff who called us a taxi at the end of our visit. Very helpful and overall an amazing experience. Definitely recommend.
PamelaPamela
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We drove to the olive farm from Herakleion in August which is peak season. The drive there was beautiful. The parking lot is a bit compact but we were able to find a spot since we went on a weekday. We had our 18 month old baby with us. He loved walking around and looking. While my husband was showing him around, I went to the shop and bought several olive oils some for us and for gifts. They have the oils out so you can taste and buy the ones you like. They also have olives in sealed packages and many other olive products. I did think some of the products were a little expensive maybe because it was peak season so I didn't buy those items (ex: olive oil soaps). The family who owns it were very kind especially because our child got tired and we had to hurry and leave so he wouldn't start crying.
Tay ChoudhuryTay Choudhury
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Cretan Olive Oil Farm, Ag. Nikolaos 721 00, Greece
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+30 2841 024139
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cretanoliveoilfarm.com
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