Just a 20-minute walk from Minos Beach Art Hotel, this family-run farm offers tours, tastings, and a chance to see traditional olive oil making up close. A lovely way to spend a relaxed afternoon and sample local flavors.

Heraklion, Crete (about a 50-minute drive from the venue)

One of the most famous archaeological sites in Greece and the legendary home of King Minos. Myth says the labyrinth beneath the palace housed the Minotaur. Visitors can explore the ruins, frescoes, and winding passageways that inspired the stories.