Wine tasting and festivities including live music organized for a full five days during the summer in the Cretian village of Arhanes, also known as Arcana, near the capital Heraklion. Visitors are welcome to join the locals in celebrating the local grape harvest, which is mainly exported.
In addition to producing fine wine Arhanes also has grapes for eating and for making raisins so there is no shortage of good local produce to complement the festive party events. Parties are colorful and lively with lots of dancing to spirited Cretan folk music.
Located on the road to Knossos, Arhanes is surrounded by vineyards, Arhanes is also an important Minoan site with three major investigations in progress that can be observed only through the protective fencing. The village also has a remarkable series of Byzantine churches.
Crete is a large island with lots to offer the whole family, with great beaches, spectacular mountains, stunning archeological sites, and a wonderful local culture that is fun and colorful.
In Arhanes festival you can enjoy the party, visit the village and take home some wine to your villa holiday. Have a look at the Villas du Monde - Villas Worldwide selection of villas in Crete then call us or email so that we can use our experience to guide you. If you decide you would prefer a villa on the Greek mainland then see our full selection.