Cretan tradition and hospitality are famed across the globe. Regardless of your origin, arriving in Crete means you become part of our community. Our homes and tables are always open to guests. Similarly, the Mediterranean diet, with olive oil at its core, is celebrated worldwide. In Greece, particularly in Crete, olive oil is a daily staple, consumed both in cooking and raw, for its myriad health benefits and the exquisite flavour it adds to our food!

If you’re an olive oil enthusiast or wish to immerse yourself in the unique world of olive oil, we’re delighted to invite you to our specially arranged indoor space in the traditional village of Kritsa, a mere 15-minute journey from Agios Nikolaos. 

Mourello Royal Experience

– The Ultimate Olive Oil Tasting –

If you love high-quality olive oil and authentic Cretan gastronomy, this experience is for you! In a carefully designed tasting space, we begin a delightful journey into the world of olive oil, from cultivation and olive pressing to the ideal storage conditions that ensure premium quality.

Then comes the most exciting part: the tasting! You’ll sample different varieties of Koroneiki olive oil and learn to identify the characteristics of a truly exceptional extra virgin olive oil.

Through sensory evaluation, you’ll discover aromas, flavors, and qualities that truly make a difference! But the experience doesn’t stop there! You’ll savor black and green olives preserved using traditional methods, along with aromatic Cretan herbs.

Taste the renowned thyme honey, with it’s amber hue and exceptional flavor that sets it apart. And of course, the journey culminates in a feast of traditional Cretan delicacies, specially selected to highlight the richness of olive oil. Enjoy local flavors crafted with passion, and discover how beautifully olive oil pairs with Cretan cuisine.

The experience concludes with a visit to our family-owned bottling facility in Kritsa, where you’ll witness the olive oil production process up close! Discover the magic of Cretan olive oil through a unique experience of taste, aroma, and tradition!

> Duration: 2 hours 

Vedema Sensory Journey

– A Captivating Olive Oil Tasting –

Discover the pure essence of olive oil through a short yet unforgettable experience that focuses exclusively on the art of tasting! We begin with an insightful presentation on the production of extra virgin olive oil, unveiling the secrets of cultivation, harvesting, and processing.

Then, we move on to the most exciting part, the tasting! You’ll have the opportunity to sample four different olive oil qualities, using your senses of taste and smell to identify what makes a truly exceptional olive oil. Each drop carries the history, tradition, and invaluable richness of Cretan nature.

The Vedema Sensory Journey is the perfect choice for those looking to deepen their knowledge of olive oil through a purely sensory and educational experience, without the addition of food pairings or visits to bottling facilities.

> Duration: 1 hour