In Crete, the Politakis family olive mill has been producing extra virgin olive oil since 1950. The modern facilities are located in the Peza area of the Prefecture of Heraklion, 10 km from the archaeological site of Knossos, continuing a tradition that honours the ancient art of Cretan olive oil making.
Olive Mill Tour and Olive Oil Tasting
- Olive Mill Tour: Visit the Politakis family mill in Crete’s Peza area and learn about 70+ years of Cretan olive oil production — from traditional pressing methods to modern extraction techniques
- Cretan Olive Culture: Discover the specific Cretan olive varieties and how the island’s unique soils and climate produce olive oil of extraordinary quality
- Olive Oil Tasting: Taste Politakis’s premium Cretan extra virgin olive oil and appreciate the depth of flavour that comes from decades of family olive oil expertise
An authentic olive oil tasting experience in Crete.
