Apiculture (Beekeeping) Lokal experiences
The local experience
team is a group of friends who share the same passions, concerns and thoughts
about travel, holidays, good quality food, fun, people’s relationships and
about the attitude and philosophy we need to have for life itself in general.
We all share the same passion about mature
alternative tourism and we like to find new activities, meet new people,
restless like us, coexist with all kinds of cultures, try high quality local
dishes and gain new authentic experiences.
Our goal and desire is to combine human
thoughts, actions and everyday local people with all the visitors of their
place so as to create authentic, unique, unforgettable life experiences.
Therefore, there’s no need to waste any more time! Join us and you will enjoy
real life experiences, the most important of all, the local experience!
Excursion’s meeting point is set at 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.
In detail we will reveal 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.
Next we will move to the indoor area where the
workshop is and with the help of the latest machinery, the standardization of
the product is done 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 and its standardization is achieved and finally how
it’s stored.
Furthermore, we will taste various types of honey and
dishes. Finally, we will be taken to a traditional tavern, where we will enjoy
traditional products.
You will witness up close how this small insect can
produce such a sweet product, a miracle of nature and collaboration, through
hard work and its remarkable organisational skills.
Cretan honey combined with local dishes is certain to
awaken 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.