With ‘The Bear’s Honey’ in Paranesti, Drama, Macedonia, this five-hour adventure follows the course of the Nestos River through the extraordinary virgin landscape of the Frakto forest — discovering the remote mountain apiary locations where some of Greece’s finest honey is produced. “To Meli tis Arkoudas” (“The Bear’s Honey”) is a small family-owned apiary facility active since 1950, situated 80km from the island of Thassos and 60km from the forest of Fraktos.
Honey Trail Hike along the Nestos River
- River Route Adventure: Follow the Nestos River on foot through one of the most pristine natural landscapes in Greece, discovering the apiary locations of The Bear’s Honey in Drama, Macedonia
- Wild Honey Sources: Learn how the diverse vegetation along the Nestos River creates the complex botanical signature of The Bear’s Honey’s exceptional forest honey varieties
- Nature & Honey: Experience the extraordinary natural beauty of the Nestos gorge while understanding the deep connection between this wild Frakto environment and the honey it produces
A spectacular outdoor nature adventure following the Nestos River through pristine virgin forest. Book your spot to join this honey trail experience.




