Delving deep into Cretan tradition, Agreco, a fairytale traditional farm, has revived centuries-old organic farming practices in a unique expression of Greek ʻphiloxeniaʼ, or hospitality. This privately owned 40,000-sq estate is an innovative display of environmentally friendly methods for traditional and modern cultivation and breeding.

Shaped by hand, every stone at Agreco preserves the delicate balance between man and nature. The farm and its buildings stand in perfect harmony with the landscape.

The estate, a replica of 17th century lodge, features a traditional olive press, a flour water mill, a wine press and a giant vat for grape crushing. The complex includes a church, a village square and store. The farm highlight is the mini-zoo!

Guests can experience traditional Cretan life by participating in farm activities, from baking bread and making cheese to pressing grapes or olives and crushing wheat at the antique stone flour mill. Farm tours offered on weekday evenings, guide guests around the estate.
 
Everything that it grows on the farm ends up in the kitchen, where Agrecoʼs chef prepares the traditional Cretan dishes featured on the Taverna menu. A large olive tree and vines wrapped around the wooden beams of the pergola shade the stone-laid terrace with the magnificent view of the Cretan coast.

AGRECO FARM RESULTS

• 20.000 individuals visited the farm during the last three years

• Approximately 800kg of biologically-cultivated vegetables were produced and consumed both fresh and in pickled form on the farm

• 10 tones of wine, 3 tonnes of of thyme honey approximately 500kg of cretan 'raki', 4 tonnes of olive oil & 500 jars of marmalade and glazed fruits produced sine 2005

• Promotion and sale of 28 different types of traditional & biological products from small-scale, greek producers

• Permanent jobs for 18 people from the nearby local villages (7 full time, 11 sasonal)

For more information click here to visit Agrecoʼs website