Back to newsGreek celebrity chef and TV personality Akis Petretzikis recently visited Chania to explore one of Crete's most prized local products: honey. He spent time at the Stathakis family apiary, a traditional beekeeping operation in the Chania region, where he discovered firsthand the exceptional quality of Cretan honey, often described as among the finest in the world due to the island's rich wild herb landscape. The visit highlights a growing interest in agritourism experiences in western Crete. Visitors to the Chania area can seek out local apiaries and farmers markets to taste and purchase authentic Cretan honey, a worthwhile culinary souvenir. Thyme honey from Crete is especially prized and widely available at local producers, markets, and specialty food shops throughout the region.
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Celebrity Chef Discovers World-Class Honey at Cretan Family Apiary
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