The StathakisFamily beekeeping legacy in Crete traces back to 1963 when patriarch Stelios Stathakis acquired the family’s first beehives. Their familial enterprise has passed across three generations, upholding a tradition of Cretan honey production with unwavering dedication.
Visitors are invited into the rich tapestry of Cretan honey production — learning cultivation, extraction, and the role bees play in the ecosystem — guided by a family that takes pride in sharing 60+ years of accumulated knowledge.
Apiary Tour and Honey Tasting
- Private Honey Tasting: Participate in a comprehensive private honey tasting guided by the StathakisFamily — evaluating colour, aroma, crystallisation, and flavour across their full honey range
- Expert Education: Receive one-on-one guidance from the family on how to evaluate honey quality and identify the botanical sources of different Cretan honeys
- Cretan Honey Varieties: Taste thyme honey, pine honey, wildflower honey, and rare seasonal varieties from the StathakisFamily’s 60-year beekeeping tradition in Crete
The private honey tasting is complemented by a selection of traditional Cretan finger foods and a culinary delight crafted collaboratively by the honey expert and a distinguished 5-star chef.
Explore how thyme honey, pine honey, and seasonal varieties pair with Cretan appetisers — and discover the myriad benefits of authentic Cretan honey. Explore more Crete experiences through Gastronomy Tours.
