Full Day Visit with family the Highland Pastures of Psiloritis
Anogia
Experience Cretan traditions at Psiloritis' Shepherd Shelter. Join cheese-making, sheep-shearing, and raki distillation. Savor local delicacies and capture unforgettable moments.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Anogia - Anogeia Rethymno is located at an altitude of 730 meters, on the ridge of the Armi hill, Psiloritis and has a population of 2,322 inhabitants, according to the 2011 Census. They are 54 km from Rethymno.

Their name is due to the location where they are built, i.e. on the upper ground. They are also known as Axikanogeia, or Great Anogeia. The town of Anogeia consists of the districts of Armi, Mesochorio or Mesochoria, Perahori, Metohi and Synoikismos.

Anogeia is part of the special geographical unit of the former Mylopotamos District, where they belonged, which was Epano Mylopotamos together with the villages of Zoniana, Livadia, Kalyvos, Krana, Veni, Katergiana, Chochlidio, Axos and Livada.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
  • Admission at Sfedoni Cave (5.00 Euros / Person)
Additional Information

Built with their own hands, this traditional stone-built Shepherd Shelter (Mitato) is located at 848m on a slope of the renowned Psiloritis mount. In this welcoming Shepherd Shelter, we are ready to share with you our passion for the distinct Cretan traditions and lifestyle. The visit to Shepherd’s Shelter offers a lifetime experience to every visitor. Depending on the season, you have the unique opportunity to view the sheep milking, join the cheese-making, experience the sheep-shearing or participate in the fiesta of raki distillation. Join us in herbs collection and traditional cooking and indulge yourself with the local delicacies and wine we offer. Want to have more stunning pictures from your holiday in Crete and memorable experiences to talk about? Visit us in the Shepherd’s Shelter and live like a Cretan for one day!

Location
Anogia
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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1 Adult
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