Arkadi Monastery – Amari Valley – Kourkoulos Winery

Arkadi Monastery is a historic Eastern Orthodox monastery situated on a fertile plateau 23km to the southeast of Rethymnon. It is renowned for its role in the Cretan resistance against Ottoman rule in 1866. The monastery has great significance in Greek history and is also known for its impressive architecture and beautiful surroundings. It is a popular destination for visitors interested in history and religious landmarks.

The next destination is the valley of Amari, a beautiful and historically significant area revealing the magnificent landscape of mountains, Agios Antonios gorge and a beautiful artificial lake.

You can then explore the Kourkoulos vineyards where visitors oſten praise the winery for its warm hospitality, informative tours, and exceptional wines.

The winery specializes in indigenous Cretan grape varieties, producing six distinct wine labels from four native grapes.

White Wines: Vidiano, Vilana, and Moschato Spinas.

Rosé Wines: Craſted from red grapes with varying skin contact durations, offering unique flavor profiles.

Red Wines: Liatiko (also known as Ziatika), noted for its light color and dry character.