Striligkas Olive Mill & Museum is easy to reach by car from Agia Pelagia, only 8 km. Discover our olive tours, visit our Olive Mill & Museum and taste our extra virgin olive oils. During the tasting sessions a Striligkas Olive Mill & Museum family member will navigate you to our Olive Mill & Museum and through the magical world of our nutritious extra virgin olive oils.
Achlada, Heraklion, Crete, 71500
Tel: +306942705206
Daily: 10:00 AM - 19:00 PM
Just a short scenic drive from Agia Pelagia, the Striligkas Olive Mill & Museum offers an unforgettable journey into the heart of Crete’s olive oil heritage. While Agia Pelagia is beloved for its crystal-clear waters and seaside charm, nearby Achlada hides a cultural treasure waiting to be explored. At the Striligkas Olive Mill & Museum, visitors from Agia Pelagia can enjoy guided tours that reveal traditional olive oil making methods, explore our Olive Mill & Museum, and taste premium extra virgin olive oil produced on-site. If you're vacationing in Agia Pelagia and looking for an authentic Cretan experience beyond the beach, this enriching stop is a must.
If you're staying in Agia Pelagia and looking to explore more of Crete’s authentic culture, the Striligkas Olive Mill & Museum is the perfect nearby destination. Located in the traditional village of Achlada, only a short drive away, this unique tour offers a glimpse into the island’s centuries-old olive oil tradition. Visitors from Agia Pelagia can walk through a working olive mill, admire antique tools and equipment, and learn how olive oil was once crafted by hand. The experience includes olive oil tasting sessions with locally produced extra virgin olive oil, giving you a true flavor of Crete. For travelers in Agia Pelagia seeking a meaningful excursion beyond the beach, this olive mill and museum tour is a cultural highlight not to be missed.
