Paraschakis Olive Oil is a family-run olive oil producer in Exantis, Crete, where a guided visit traces the process from traditional extraction to modern production. You can see older and newer machinery, hear about the family’s history in olive oil making and taste oil produced on site. The shop also carries olive oil and other natural products, including honey and body care items. It is a practical stop for learning about a local food tradition and choosing a Cretan-made souvenir.
From traditional methods to modern production
The visit follows olive oil production through older and newer methods. Machinery used for extraction helps explain how the process has changed over time, while the tour also covers traditional techniques passed down through generations.
Guides can share the family’s history in olive oil making. Ask questions as you go to get more detail about the production methods and the people behind the business.
Tasting and products to take home
The tour ends with a tasting of olive oil produced on site. Try it before deciding whether to buy, then browse the other products available, including honey, shower gel and body cream.
For a taste of a Cretan way to serve olive oil, barley rusks can be brushed with extra virgin olive oil and topped with chopped tomatoes. Crumbled myzithra, a white cheese made from sheep’s or goat’s milk, is sometimes added.
Perguntas frequentes
Can you taste the olive oil during the visit?
Yes. The tour includes a tasting of olive oil produced on site.
What can you buy at Paraschakis Olive Oil?
Olive oil is available, along with products such as honey, shower gel and body cream.
Is a weekday a good time to visit?
Weekdays may be quieter than weekends and can allow for a more personal visit.
