A Crete raki tour visits the farms, stills and villages where tsikoudia, the grape spirit of the island, is made and poured. Tours across the rest of the country are listed on Greece Tours. The sections below cover the tours you can book, tsikoudia, the kazani, the distilling season, serving, rakomelo, related spirits, the rules, … Read more
Cretan food is one of the great reasons to visit the island, and it forms a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet that researchers link to local longevity. Meals here are built on olive oil, wild greens, pulses, cheese and only small amounts of meat, so every plate feels light yet deeply satisfying. You will taste … Read more
Tinos raki is the island’s traditional grape-pomace spirit, clear and potent, distilled each autumn in the social ritual of the rakizio and drunk in small glasses alongside the meze plate. Centred on villages like Falatados, it greets guests and toasts celebrations across the island. This guide covers what raki is, how it is made and … Read more
Falatados Tinos is a lively village on the central plateau, known for its raki distillers, its hearty tavernas and the nearby T-Oinos vineyard. Set among vineyards and dry-stone walls, it sits at the heart of the island’s food and drink country and serves as a gateway to Volax and the dovecote valleys. This guide covers … Read more