Eptastiktos

The Social Cooperative Enterprise “EPTASTIKTOS” was founded by seven friends in 2015, based in Kato Chorio, Ierapetra. With a deep love for Cretan nature, a deep respect for our history, and as dedicated producers and conscientious citizens from the prefecture of Lasithi in Eastern Crete, we united with the aim of promoting our natural environment and our products.

We cultivate our crops organically, using simple and natural methods, always striving to learn from nature. Our products are certified organic by both BIOHELLAS and IRIS. We would be delighted to welcome you to our offices or our fields to see our work up close and to taste our pure products firsthand. We promise honesty and respect, delivering fresh and pure products every year.

Tour and Tasting

Our visit begins at the central fountain of the village, the designated meeting point. From there, we take a short walk—approximately 800 meters—to a scenic farm that cultivates olive trees and aromatic herbs in harmony.

At the farm, guests will learn about the unique methods and benefits of intercropping olives with herbs, while discovering the deep connection between the land, its history, and the rhythms of traditional rural life. A highlight of the visit is the encounter with two awe-inspiring, ancient olive trees—over 1,100 years old. We’ll explain how their impressive age has been determined and share stories rooted in centuries past.

Returning to the village square, shaded by centuries-old plane trees, the experience continues with an olive oil tasting. Guests will compare and savor different types of olive oil, learning how to identify the key characteristics of a high-quality extra virgin olive oil.

We begin with a guided tasting of our own premium extra virgin olive oil, discovering its aromas, flavors, and health benefits. Then, the real fun begins: a tasting of nine distinct gourmet and aromatic olive oils, all paired with traditional local delicacies (meze), turning the experience into a delightful game of flavor and scent discovery.