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The Bear’s Honey
Duration
1 h
Availability
Up to 10 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
In the village of Paranesti near Drama, Macedonia, ‘The Bear’s Honey’ (To Meli tis Arkoudas) has been producing exceptional mountain honey since 1950. Located at the edge of the extraordinary Frakto virgin forest — one of Europe’s last primeval forests — this family apiary creates honey of unparalleled complexity. The facility is situated 80km from the island of Thassos and 60km from the forest of Fraktos.
Apiary Tour and Honey Tasting
- Apiary Visit: Visit The Bear’s Honey family facility near Drama and learn about 70+ years of beekeeping tradition in the pristine environment of the Paranesti forest in northern Macedonia
- Frakto Forest Honey: Discover why the biodiversity of the Frakto virgin forest — wild herbs, ancient trees, rare flowers — creates honey of extraordinary depth and complexity
- Honey Tasting: Taste The Bear’s Honey range including their prized forest honey, thyme honey, and seasonal varieties that reflect the wild richness of northern Macedonia
An exceptional apiary experience in the Macedonian forest. Book through Gastronomy Tours.
Optional Services
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Awards
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Location
Other Experiences from the Provider
From the Bee’s Life
From: €109.00
The Routes of the Honey following the river
From: €35.50
Honey Harvesting at The Bear’s Honey
From: €25.00
The Routes of the Honey in the virgin forest of Frakto. A 4×4 vehicle is a better option
From: €56.50
How to Make Superfoods at The Bear’s Honey
From: €25.00
Beeswax Ointment making, The Bear’s Honey
From: €25.00Nearby Producers in Drama
From: €12.40/ per person
Minimum Charge: €25.00
Products
Honey, pollen, royal jelly, natural bee wax, propolis, natural cell regeneration cream, pasteli with honey, rakomelo, spread of honey & hazelnut paste, black garlic with honey, honey nut spreads, chocolate types with honey
Tour Languages
Greek, English