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.
