On 27 and 28 of May, 2017, the island will host an annual festival for wine lovers, and all wineries on the island will open their doors to visitors. Entrance to the wineries these days is free, as well as tasting the wines. Some wineries will arrange the workshops and the presentation of vintage wines, pre-registration is required.

Visiting the wineries of Crete, is not just a great opportunity to an unforgettable journey in the green hills, vineyards and olive groves of the island, but also a unique chance to taste the local variety of wines, which are produced only here. Meet with the Cretan winemakers, who is with great pleasure will share with you the secrets of his craft. Discover all the details of wine production and find out how modern technologies can be combined with such an ancient history of winemaking.

During a visit to the wineries you will have the opportunity to purchase your favorite wine at a manufacturer price. If you are still a beginner in the field of wine, but want to bring a nice gift to your loved ones, the experts will help with the choice and will gladly give you the recommendations.

Do not miss the chance to spend an interesting weekend during your holiday in Crete. Explore the history of winemaking on the island, touch with local traditions, the famous Cretan cuisine and culture of Cretans.

More details and ready-made routes at every region of the island for visiting wineries you will find at www.winesofcrete.gr

Participating wineries:

Boutaris Wines
Stylianoy Winery
Minos Miliarakis Winery
Rhous – Tamiolaki Winery
Domaine Paterianakis
Lyrarakis Wines
Alexakis Winery
Winery Silva Daskalaki
Diamantakis Winery
Maragkakis Winery
Douloufakis Winery
Idaia Winery
Efrosini Winery
Strataridakis Bros Winery
Gavalas Crete Wines
Domaine Zacharioudakis
Manousakis Winery
Karavitakis Winery
Anoskeli Winery
Winery Pnevmatikakis
Holy Monastery оf Agia Triada
Dourakis Winery
Klados Winery
Holy Monastery оf Toplou