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Apithano Honey Museum-Tasting & Tours

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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 exhibits 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.

28/10/2026

🇬🇷 "October 28, 1940 - The story of a "NO" that became a symbol of freedom" 🇬🇷

💙 One word. One nation. One decision that would never be forgotten 💙

🕊 Honouring the past, celebrating Freedom 🕊

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🇬🇷"28 Οκτωβρίου 1940 - Η ιστορία ενός "ΌΧΙ" που έγινε σύμβολο ελευθερίας"🇬🇷

💙Μία λέξη. Ένα έθνος. Μία απόφαση που δεν θα ξεχνιόταν ποτέ💙

🕊Τιμώντας το παρελθόν, γιορτάζοντας την Ελευθερία🕊

20/10/2026

🐝 Propolis tincture - nature’s most potent remedy 🐝

Propolis was well known to the ancient Greeks as a cure for a whole raft of ailments. In modern herbal practice, propolis is considered a valuable substance due to its numerous benefits for the human body. Its main components include resins, wax, pollen and essential oils, while its chemical composition makes it particularly effective in fighting infections and supporting the immune system.

✨ Find them at our workshop / exhibition in Melidoni, Crete

👉 OnlineShop: www.apithano-meli.gr

15/10/2026

🐝 Scraping Propolis To Make Tincture 🐝

📜 Its use has been recorded since ancient Greece, where Hippocrates recommended it for the treatment of wounds and other skin conditions.

✨️ A sacred, resinous treasure from honey bees which has been used for generations by various cultures and communities. Known as “bee glue” this ancient elixir is collected by bees from trees and plants, packed with immune-supporting compounds that seal and protect the hive, its chemical composition and properties depend directly on the local flora, making each type of propolis unique in terms of its benefits and potency - and can help protect you, too.

07/10/2026

The moment you discover nature's magnificence, is the moment you open a beehive! 🐝🍯🐝

Experience our passion for this ancient tradition and be part of this unique journey, where every drop of honey tells a story... ❣️🍯❣️

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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! 🐝🍯🐝

✨ Authentic countryside experience
✨ Suitable for families and curious travelers
✨ Educational

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

01/10/2026

Hello October 🐝🍯🐝

The days may be shorter, but the moments can be richer. Here's to warmth, gratitude, and finding magic in the little things 🐝🍁

Experience the season's slow rhythm and discover one of the our lab most cherished moments 🐈🍂

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Looking for something truly authentic to do in Crete?

👉 Apithano Honey Museum-Tasting & Tours

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

26/09/2026

🐝 September in the hive. A season of preparation.

🌳 By September, the hive is already thinking ahead. This is a time of balance, patience, and preparation. Every drop of honey becomes part of the colony’s strength, gathered from the wild beauty of Cretan nature and carried back to the hive for winter. The bees respond to every subtle change.... the shortening days, the cooler mornings, the changing landscape.

🍂 For the beekeeper, September is not simply the end of summer. It is a moment to listen, observe, and protect what has been built throughout the year.... working in harmony with the bees, the land, and the timeless rhythm of Cretan nature.

⏣Nature changes
⏣The hive listens
⏣We follow

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📌 Join Apithano Honey Museum-Tasting & Tours for an authentic honey experience that has become one of the must-do activities in Crete.

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

17/09/2026

After the harvest, a new chapter begins in the our lab at Apithano Honey Museum-Tasting & Tours ❣️🍯❣️

A silent choreography that turns honey extraction into harmony 🎶🫶🐝

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📌Join our "Apithano Honey Museum-Tasting & Tours" and experience firsthand the journey from hive to jar.

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

08/09/2026

Chasing honey in the pine forest 🍯🐝🌲

Under the Cretan sun, the pines give us their most precious gift. This marks the beginning of a season of hard work and gratitude, where nature and tradition come together ❣️🍯❣️

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Looking for something truly authentic to do in Crete?

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📍 Melidoni Village – Rethymno, Crete

🕒 Open daily 10:00 – 17:00

03/09/2026

From the generosity of the earth and through the touch of our hands, honey becomes Crete's eternal heritage-a gift of nature and tradition, preserved with devotion.

📌 Join us at Apithano Honey Museum-Tasting & Tours for an unforgettable journey that brings you closer to bee and the secrets of Premium Cretan Honey.

☆☆☆☆☆

🍯🐝 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!

✨ Authentic countryside experience
✨ Suitable for families and curious travelers
✨ Educational

📅 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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