Escape the tourist crowds and immerse yourself in authentic Cretan farm life at Rakidio, an idyllic 50 acre family estate perched in the mountain village of Sellia, just 20 minutes above Plakias. Your journey begins with a relaxed walk through organic gardens, ancient olive groves, and fragrant herb plots. Meet our friendly farm animals, including our resident donkey and horse. While soaking in sweeping, panoramic views of the Libyan Sea and the wild mountain peaks where eagles soar.

Delve deep into time honoured Cretan traditions through live, interactive demonstrations. Step inside our traditional stone ''mitato'' (shepherd’s hut) to watch fresh goat’s milk transform into soft tyrozouli cheese using hand-crafted techniques passed down through generations. Uncover the secrets of slow wood-fired distillation at our authentic copper kazani, and wander through our private Folklore Museum, showcasing rare 19th and 20th-century historical heirlooms, including artefacts from the 1821 Revolution and World War II.

Conclude your visit around our large, sunlit wooden table for a generous 100% farm-to-table Cretan feast. Indulge in warm handmade cheese pies, freshly made tyrozouli, savoury apaki (smoked pork) straight from our traditional smokehouse, organic extra virgin olive oil, wild honey, and unlimited pours of our signature home-distilled raki. More than just a tour, this is a genuine invitation to slow down and experience legendary Cretan hospitality first-hand.