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Mastic Snails
Duration
1 h
Availability
Up to 15 persons
Guided Tour
Yes
Overnight Stay
No
Active Months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecAccessibilityBio ProductsBus AccessRetail ShopTastingToilets
Description
Mastic Snails farm, established in June 2013 on the island of Chios, Aegean Islands, specialises in breeding the Helix Aspersa Maxima and Muller snail species — varieties well suited to indoor cultivation. The snails are raised on a carefully balanced diet of corn, barley, soy, cereals, and calcium.
The seasonal cycle is extraordinary: from March to October the snails lay eggs multiple times (80–120 per clutch), hatching within 15 days and reaching full size in 3.5–4 months. Harvesting by hand begins in late August and continues through October — a meticulous process ensuring the highest quality edible snails, raised on the unique flora of one of the most botanically extraordinary landscapes in the Aegean.
Farm Tour and Tasting
- Snail Farm Visit: Explore the Mastic Snails farm on Chios and witness the sustainable snail production process — from egg-laying through growth stages to hand-harvest.
- Chios Snail Culture: Understand why snail breeding on Chios — an island famous for its mastic, herbs, and botanical diversity — produces premium edible snails of exceptional flavour and quality.
- Tasting: Taste artisan snail products from Mastic Snails and discover why Chios escargot has a character entirely its own in the world of Mediterranean gastronomy.
Book your snail farm experience at Mastic Snails on Chios, Aegean Islands.
Optional Services
Once you complete your checkout with Gastronomy Tours, you can book your Car Rental or Transfer Services through our partners. Information you will find on the confirmation email.
Awards
• First place in the quality of the snail's meat in one of the Thessaloniki’s International Exhibition competitions
Location
Nearby Producers in North Aegean Islands
From: €14.50/ per person
Products
Snail fillet marinated in sunflower oil, skordalia, tomato sauce and pesto sauce, Snail fillet boiled and pre-boiled then frozen in a bag, Snail onion stew, Snail bourguignon, Risotto with dried pith, mushrooms and paprika, Snail sausages, Snail meatballs and pasta from snails
Tour Languages
Greek, English, French, Turkish