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Raki Season in Western Crete
Stand at the copper still on the night a Cretan village lights it for the season.
- Full day
- from Chania
- Early October to December
- Up to 10 guests
Every autumn, Cretan villages distil tsikoudia from the pressings of the grape harvest. The still nights are a feast of shared food and wine. Spend a day in the hills with a distiller and stay for the evening.
The hands-on moment
Stand at the copper still on the night a Cretan village lights it for the season.
The day
The full itinerary is being finalised with our host. Ask us for the details.
When to go
Early October to December
Good to know
Village still nights follow the distillers' own calendar; dates are confirmed a week or two ahead.
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