Soap - Wine - Raki - Olive Oil | Meet The Local Producers Tour

A charming family-run space where tradition and creativity meet! Nestled in a peaceful village setting, here you’ll discover how Cretan olive oil transforms into fragrant, skin-loving soaps. Watch the artisan process up close, learn about natural ingredients, and take home handmade bars infused with herbs, flowers, and care. A down-to-earth experience that smells as good as it feels!

Politakis Olive Mill Factory is where authenticity flows like fresh olive oil. This family-run mill blends tradition with modern technology to show you the real journey—**from tree to bottle**. No glossy filters, just the truth behind Cretan extra virgin olive oil. Visitors witness the full process: olive selection, cold extraction, and bottling—all explained with clarity and pride. Tasting is the highlight, where the subtle bitterness and fruity notes tell their own story. It's not just a visit—it’s a grounded, hands-on look into Crete’s most sacred ingredient.

In the Village, not gar away form Heraklion city, will find a true slice of Crete. This family-run spot welcomes you into their vineyards and rustic cellar, where local wines and traditional tsikoudia (raki) are crafted with care and character. Here, you’ll taste the land—through robust reds, crisp whites, and fire-kissed raki—while learning the honest, timeworn process behind each bottle. No fluff, no show—just real Cretan hospitality and flavors that speak for themselves.