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 The local experience team is a group of friends who share the same passions, the same concerns and similar thoughts about travel, holidays, good quality food, fun, people’s relationships, and in general, about the attitude and philosophy we need to have for life itself.

 The local experience team consists of four founding members: Antonios Farsaris, who is the initiator of the idea, but also actively involved in the platform as a host of experiences, Manolis Skivalakis, who is responsible for the solution of all issues requiring legal coverage and security, Dimitris Siganos, who is also a host of experience, and George Tzenios, who is in charge of resolving mobility issues.

 We all share the same passion about mature alternative tourism and we like to find new activities, to meet new people, restless like us, to coexist with all kinds of cultures, to try high quality local dishes and to gain new authentic experiences.

 Around the team of local experience, there are dozens of people who have joined hands with us, helping to realize the idea of ​​its initiator and co-founders, providing significant help both for building and supporting the platform, taking care of issues of security and protection, as well as by helping as hosts and supportive members of the whole effort!

 Our goal and desire is to combine human thoughts, actions and everyday local people with all the visitors of their place in order to create authentic, unique, unforgettable life experiences. So, don’t waste another minute! Join us and you will enjoy real life experiences, you will enjoy local experience!

Apiculture (Beekeeping) – Private 

Food & Drink  | Dimitris & Konstantina

The bee, the witch, unravels all her hidden talents. Let us all get to know her.

Excursion’s meeting point is set the City Hall of Tzermiado in the Lassithi Plateau at 10:30 a.m.

After 30 minutes of walking, we will be taken to the outdoor area, where the honeycombs are located and where we will watch a presentation on the art of beekeeping.

There, I will explain in detail how the bee society is organized, what the bee casings are, what their role is in the hive and how honey, royal jelly, propolis, wax and honey’s various other by-products are produced.

Afterwards, we will move into the indoor area where the workshop is and with the help of the latest machinery, the standardization of the product is achieved in the most advanced way. We will also learn in detail with which piece of machinery the honey is extracted from the hive, how the separation of the products is achieved, how its standardization is achieved and finally how it’s stored.

Furthermore, we will taste various types of honey and various dishes. Finally, we will be taken to a traditional tavern, where we will enjoy traditional products.

I invite you to come and witness up close how this small insect through hard work and with its remarkable organisational skills can produce such a sweet product, a miracle of nature and collaboration.

Cretan honey combined with local dishes will certain awake your taste palette revealing why today it’s Crete’s top exported product.

Who can participate in this experience?

Guests of all ages can participate as long as kids are accompanied by adults.
Please inform us of any allergies concerning bee stings, as people allergic to bees are not allowed to participate.

Guest Requirements

Long, light-coloured, comfortable clothing and closed shoes are required. Please do not wear any perfume.