Striligkas Olive Mill & Museum is easy to reach by car from Rethymno Crete, only 62.7 km driving and by using BOAK (75/A90) expressway entrance for Heraklion. Discover our olive oil tasting 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. Guests have the opportunity to purchase high-quality products directly from the olive mill, making it easy to take home a piece of Crete’s tradition.
Achlada, Heraklion, Crete, 71500
Tel: +306942705206
Daily: 10:30 AM - 19:00 PM
Rethymno Crete is one of the most charming destinations on the island, offering a perfect blend of history, culture, and seaside beauty. Famous for its Venetian harbor, Ottoman architecture, and long sandy beach, Rethymno Crete attracts travelers who want to experience both relaxation and tradition. Walking through the Old Town of Rethymno Crete, visitors are surrounded by narrow alleys, colorful buildings, and historic landmarks such as the Fortezza fortress and Venetian Loggia. Beyond its cultural treasures, Rethymno Crete is also known for its vibrant atmosphere, with traditional tavernas, modern cafés, and boutique shops filling the lively streets. Its central location makes Rethymno Crete an ideal base for visiting the island, whether you’re planning day trips to archaeological sites, mountain villages, or cultural attractions. While the Old Town and seaside charm of Rethymno Crete are unforgettable, many travelers look for authentic cultural experiences beyond the city. One of the best excursions from Rethymno Crete is a visit to the Striligkas Olive Mill & Museum in Achlada, where visitors can discover Crete’s centuries-old olive oil tradition. Just a short drive from Rethymno Crete, the Striligkas Olive Mill & Museum showcases the most ancient method of olive oil production, with demonstrations that reveal how this “liquid gold” shaped the island’s history. The Striligkas family welcomes guests with genuine Cretan hospitality, making the visit both educational and heartwarming. Combining your stay in Rethymno Crete with a tour of the Striligkas Olive Mill & Museum offers a perfect balance of seaside relaxation and cultural discovery.
Visitors from Rethymno Crete 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 are staying in Rethymno Crete and looking for a cultural experience beyond the beaches, a visit to the Striligkas Olive Mill & Museum is one of the best half-day excursions. Just a short drive from Rethymno Crete, this family-run olive mill offers you the chance to explore one of Crete’s oldest traditions, the art of olive oil making. The olive tree has been the heart of Cretan culture for thousands of years, at Striligkas Olive Mill visitors can see the most ancient method of olive oil production, discover how olive oil was once produced during the Minoan Civilization and view a Minoan olive press (Minoan Fabrica). Visitors will learn how olive oil was made during the Byzantine times (Byzantine Fabrica) and how is made nowdays at our olive mill. At Striligkas Olive Mill & Museum we have a strong sense of responsibility for the local community and the natural environment, we combine know-how, passion, exacting standards, technique and along with local olive farmers we create powerful olive oils year after year. Striligkas Olive Mill & Museum is a cultural gem in Crete where history, tradition, and olive oil come together. Visitors staying in Rethymno Crete can turn their trip to the Striligkas Olive Mill & Museum into a full cultural and seaside experience by combining it with stops in nearby villages. On the way, travelers can enjoy the beaches and tavernas of Bali Crete, the traditional charm of Panormos Crete, and the lively atmosphere of Agia Pelagia. Each destination offers its own unique character, from calm bays and family-friendly beaches.
