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Apithano Honey Museum-Tasting & Tours

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Apithano Honey Museum-Tasting & Tours

Visit our lab in the picturesque Melidoni Rethymno. Learn More & Shop Online ⤵ Tour from 10:00am to 18:00pm. Suitable for children. FREE ENTRANCE.

Together, we will explore the fascinating world of bees through a beekeeping journey in time and try our a products taking a full taste of Crete. We are an open to public laboratory for the production and packaging of honey. Visitors have the opportunity to take a tour by our guide and learn incredible information about bees and honey production. Also, in our space there is a collection of exhibi

ts of beekeeping tools of the past, to be compared with the new honey extraction means. The tour is completed with tasting and treats, while guests can get honey, if the wish from our store. There is also an outdoor cafe for those who want to enjoy a refreshing drink or traditional Cretan products with honey.

07/06/2026

Back to the mountains where Crete reveals its more authentic rhythm. Feel the connection to nature, tradition, and the rich heritage of Cretan honey as vou take part in every step of the process 🍯🐝⛰️

Discover the history of honey production and the world of bees at the Apithano Honey Museum-Tasting & Tours and become part of the Cretan legacy!

📍 Melidoni Village – Rethymno, Crete
🕒 Open daily 10:00 – 17:00

31/05/2026

Bee pollen is often hailed as a superfood, packed with nutrients and health benefits 🐝🌸🐝🌼🐝

Join us as we explore the fascinating journey of bee pollen from the hive to your table.... Bees collect pollen from blooming plants, combine it with nectar, and form small pellets to transport back to the hive. These pellets serve as essential protein sources for bees, supporting brood development and overall hive health.

Harvesting bee pollen involves using a mechanical pollen trap placed at the hive entrance. As foraging bees pass through the trap's grid, the pellets are gently dislodged into a collection drawer. The pollen is collected then promptly cleaned and frozen to preserve its nutritional integrity.

Humans utilize bee pollen for its rich nutrient profile. Composed of proteins, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, bee pollen offers multiple ways to boost nutrition. It contains amino acids, essential fatty acids, and various vitamins such as B-complex vitamins and vitamin C.

Bee pollen's composition varies based on the flowers from which it is collected. This diversity in sources results in distinct colors and flavors, making each batch of bee pollen unique.

✨ Discover the world of bees at the Apithano Honey Museum-Tasting & Tours

📅 Hours: 10:00 – 17:00
🎟 Entry: Free
📍 Location: Melidoni - Rethymno, Crete

25/05/2026

The Cretan land blesses us with its gifts, and we are forever grateful, quiet invitation to slow down and enjoy the beauty of the season with our bees 🐝🌸🐝

✨ Discover the world of bees at the Apithano Honey Museum-Tasting & Tours

📅 Hours: 10:00 – 17:00
🎟 Entry: Free
📍 Location: Melidoni - Rethymno, Crete

20/05/2026

Happy World Bee Day ❣️🐝❣️

A tribute to nature's harmony and an homage to the bees, creatures with an intricate, clever system that mirrors the sacred balance of life.
Together, let's protect these tiny wonders and secure our planet's future. 🌏🐝

Celebrate the bees with us at Apithano Honey Museum-Tasting & Tours and savor the priceless rewards of Cretan nature 🍯🐝🌼

📍 Melidoni Village – Rethymno, Crete
🕒 Open daily 10:00 – 17:00

18/05/2026

The uniqueness of Orange Blossom Honey extends beyond it’s flavor. Bees collecting nectar from orange blossoms produce a honey that not only tastes exceptional, but also plays a vital role in pollinating orange trees 🍊🍯🐝

✨ Discover more: Honey Museum-Tasting & Tours

📍 Melidoni Village – Rethymno, Crete
🕒 Open daily 10:00 – 17:00

11/05/2026

With love, dedication and a shared passion for doing things the right way.
In rhythm with the Cretan land, where nature and tradition come together to create exceptional honey.❣️🍯❣️

✨ Discover more: Honey Museum-Tasting & Tours

📍 Melidoni Village – Rethymno, Crete
🕒 Open daily 10:00 – 17:00

05/05/2026

Indulge in a tasting journey, sampling our recommended labels ❣️🍯❣️

At the furthest south part of Europe, on the island of Crete, produced a distinctive type of Cretan honey in environments where late-blooming thyme coexists with pine forests, resulting in a unique botanical profile.Tirelessly, man’s best friend, the bee collects and blends naturally these two different types of honey to offer a one of a kind product 🌲🐝🌸

Its aroma combines herbal and floral notes from thyme with subtle resinous and woody undertones from pine, while the taste is balanced, moderately sweet, and persistent. The texture is relatively dense and stable, with lower moisture content and slower crystallization compared to typical blossom honeys.

At the "Apithano" Honey Museum, tasting honey is more than a moment, it's a journey through aroma, flavor and tradition of Crete.
And we're here to share it with you.

✨ Discover the world of bees at the Honey Museum - Tasting & Tours

📅 Hours: 10:00 – 17:00
🎟 Entry: Free
📍 Location: Melidoni - Rethymno, Crete

01/05/2026

Happy 1st of May 🐝🌼🐝🌸🐝

May, it's the heart of spring in Crete as the landscape comes into full bloom and every step is infused with passion, wisdom and tradition. This is how our honey are born - pure authentic, and filled with the soul, taste and aromas of our land ❣️🍯❣️

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25/04/2026

Gentle mist surrounds the hives and spring reveals a calm, almost poetic atmosphere.... while the land quietly carried the stories of those who came before us 🌼🐝

Discover the history of Cretan beekeeping and live unique moments at Honey Museum-Tasting & Tours in the picturesque of

Let's make memories together ❣️🍯❣️

17/04/2026

It's springtime.... the sages are already in bloom in Crete and the island moves at a lively pace 🌸🐝

Hidden in plain sight, Apithano Honey Museum is a place where nature and history meet, a destination that should not be missed...

✨ Discover the world of bees at the Honey Museum - Tasting & Tours

📅 Hours: 10:00 – 17:00
🎟 Entry: Free
📍 Location: Melidoni - Rethymno, Crete

Address

Melidoni
Réthimnon
74052

Opening Hours

Monday	10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	10:00 - 17:00
Thursday	10:00 - 17:00
Friday	10:00 - 17:00
Saturday	10:00 - 17:00

Website

http://www.apithano-meli.gr/

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