Holiday rentals in Chania

This experience was created to awaken your artistic side, as well as, delight your senses. Offered here is exclusive access to two very unique worlds of art and flavour. You and a group of friends will learn about the ancient technique of jewellery making through sand casting while enjoying the tastes of an award-winning Cretan boutique winery. Found nowhere else in Greece, this workshop is a hands-on experience for up to a maximum of 10 attendees including yourself. You will be taught the ancient art of sand casting and with your choice of silver (.925) or gold (10k, 14k, 18k) you will cast and polish a beautiful piece of jewellery to keep. This workshop will take place at the picturesque Manousakis winery, located just outside of Chania city. Here you will be surrounded by Cretan nature and indulge in the fine crafted wines and winery grown foods. The entire experience will take.place outside in a well ventilated area. All Covid-19 safety precautions will be in place to make sure all guests are comfortable and safe. Included in the booking fee is your 4-5 hours of instructed workshop time. All of the tools needed for casting and polishing. Finally, you will be given organic wine produced on site and fresh locally grown snacks on our break. Other things to note The fee includes the instructor and all tools needed. Also the snack and wine provided by Manousakis winery. Additional fees will apply for final silver or gold used. Reach out to me before the experience for metal pricing estimates and what metals are available if it's short notice.

You will be able to see how our handcrafted beer is being produced from grinding the grains until drinking the beer. We are a micro brewery which makes it really interesting to have a closer look into the process of craft beer. You will discover the little secrets of a brewer and at the end you will have a lovely degustation on our patio with the view on the White Mountains. Whenever there is a brewing day you can book a spot (3 people maximum) to live a day in the live of a brewer (dates given upon request). You will be able to follow the whole brewing process live from grain and water until the fermentation process.

First, we will meet at our diving center in Almyrida, a picturesque village located 25 minutes away from the town of Chania. After doing a small theory session on the basic diving equipment and skills you need to know in order to go smoothly underwater, you will be ready for the actual dive of 45 minutes, up to 8 meters. You will be provided with full diving equipment according to your needs, and then, we will load the minivans and head to Koutalas beach, which is located within 5 minutes from our diving center, put on our equipment, and we will dive into the endless Greek Blue! We will see fish that belong to the Mediterranean ecosystem and glide through the crystalline waters of Crete. Although the day is relaxing and great fun, safety is ensured by diving to maximum depth around of eight meters, with a ratio of one instructor to every two guests. On top of that, we will take lots of pictures and videos that we will then send to your mail free of charge! Other things to note: This is a fun and easy activity for all who feel comfortable in the water.

The ideal spot for SUP regardless of your level! Marathi's crystal clear and calm water creates the perfect environment for you to stand on your paddleboard! Suitable for all ages, provides all common touristic amenities and it is very well organized. For our first timers, we teach the basic paddling techniques, how to turn, stop and stand up until they grow confident on their boards. It is so easy! Let it be the highlight of your vacations! And then we begin our tour and explore the bay, we paddle towards a small bay with magnificent colors and dive in with snorkelling equipment. You will have ample time to swim and sunbathe and just relax under the Cretan sun.

Experience the History of Crete like never before! I will guide you through the Palace of Knossos, show you famous artifacts, mesmerising wall paintings (frescos) and statues. Fun facts, mythical creatures and legends will come to life.