Brewery Visit in Crete: Hand-Crafted Beer & Valley Views

Sit in the middle of a Cretan valley and drink beer made without preservatives or pasteurization

A brewery visit in Crete where you taste fresh hand-crafted beer on an open terrace surrounded by olive, avocado and orange trees, with the option to tour the production area or pair tastings with food from the open-air kitchen. The brewery operates daily from 11am until sunset, and children under 13 join the tour free of cost.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit brewery and enjoy fresh beer

• Arrive at brewery from 11:00
• Explore production area
• Relax on terrace with valley view
• Order fresh beer varieties
• Dine at open-air kitchen

The experience

You arrive at a terrace overlooking a valley planted with avocados, olives and oranges. The brewery makes five styles (Lager, Pilsner, Pale Ale, Weiss and Dunkel) all fresh, which means no preservatives and unpasteurised. You can book a package in advance or decide on the spot what you want: a beer tasting alone, a tasting paired with meze, a full meal from the open-air kitchen, or a tour of the production area followed by a tasting. The kitchen runs from noon to 7pm, and you can reach them via WhatsApp or Viber to reserve ahead.

The brewery is one of the few open breweries in Greece where visitors can see the production area during operating hours. If you want the tour, it takes about two hours and children under 13 participate free. On Sundays the brewery does not run tours, but the restaurant and terrace stay open. The setting itself is the draw: sitting back in the middle of a Cretan landscape, surrounded by the trees that define the region, with no rush to move on.

The location works as a stop on the way back from Balos, Elafonisi or Paleochora, or as a base for combining a hike or bike ride through the surrounding countryside. The terrace is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces accommodate wheelchairs. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are welcome. Public transportation options are available nearby if you do not have a car.

What’s included

• Beer tasting with your choice of five house styles.
• access to the terrace and valley views.
• an open-air restaurant with fresh dishes including vegetarian options, available from noon to 7pm.
• a brewery tour of the production area (on selected packages, daily except Sundays).
• a refreshment for children under 17 participating in tastings.
• children under 13 join the brewery tour at no extra cost.

Options for this experience

4 options

Beer TastingGuide in English or Greek · 18 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 19:30Lasts 30 minutes. Beer tasting: includes four kinds of beer in 100ml glasses served with breadsticks. Our staff will introduce you to our beers as they serve them.

Beer TourGuide in English or Greek · 12:00, 13:30, 15:00 and 16:30Brewery tour: a tour in a specially designed space where you can see how and where our handcrafted beer is made.

Beer tasting served with beer mezeGuide in English or Greek · 13 departure times: the first at 12:30, the last at 18:30Lasts 1 hour. Four different 100ml samples: includes four kinds of beer served in 100ml glasses (beer tasting) and an individually served beer snack (cold plate).

Beer tasting paired with a mealGuide in English or Greek · 13 departure times: the first at 12:30, the last at 18:30Lasts 1 hour 30 minutes. Meal including a 300ml beer glass: includes four kinds of beer in 100ml glasses, an individually served lunch, and one 300ml glass of beer of your choice.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesThursday to Saturday18 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 19:30Last departure this season: 31 Oct

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (6 to 16 years) · Child (under 6): free

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Greek

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by CRETAN BREWERY SA

Is this one for you?Choose the beer tasting alone if you want to drop in for an hour and taste the five styles without committing to a meal or tour. Pick the tour if you want to see how the beer is made and have time to spend, it runs about two hours, and pair it with food or meze to stay longer on the terrace.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Greek.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 16 years); Child (under 6): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What beers does the brewery make?

The brewery produces five styles: Lager, Pilsner, Pale Ale, Weiss and Dunkel. All are fresh, made without preservatives or pasteurization.

What are the opening hours and can I book ahead?

The brewery is open from 11am until sunset every day. The kitchen serves food from noon to 7pm. You can reserve in advance via WhatsApp or Viber through the booking platform, or decide what you want when you arrive.

Does the brewery offer a tour of the production area?

Yes, the brewery is one of the few organized open breweries in Greece where visitors can see the production area. Tours are available daily except Sundays and take about two hours.

Can I combine the brewery with other activities in the area?

The brewery works well as a stop on the return from Balos, Elafonisi or Paleochora. You can also combine a visit with a hike or bike tour through the surrounding countryside.