Crete Wine Tourism

Crete has all the requirements to become an ideal destination for wine tourism, which would be linked with individual culinary delights offered by the Cretan cuisine and quality local products.


So said the wine researcher George Makris, speaking yesterday at a workshop held at the exhibition "Oinokritika" organized by the Prefecture of Chania and the Network winemakers Chania - Rethymno.


Mr. Makris explained that a tourism destination is one aimed at travellers who want to experience the unique beauty of a place, the specific products and the people. Wine tourism is linked to culinary tourism and agro tourism. He added ‘ To my knowledge there are currently 52 wine producers on the island and many of the wineries are already open to visitors. The next thing needed is a basic cooperation amongst the wine makers in Crete to ensure their products become widely known”.

The goal is for tourists to enjoy the scenery, culture, cuisine and wine of Crete and subsequently buy Cretan products off the shelves in their own country.
Source:Haniotika Nea


The Cretan Wine Exhibition ‘Oinokritika’ was held in Chania over the weekend of 21/22 November .

Read more about Cretan wine at Greek Winemakers