Honey tasting experience: savor Halkidiki’s golden treasure
Known as “gods’ nectar”, honey is one of the most significant ingredients in the Mediterranean diet, boasting a high nutritional value and a unique flavor. In ancient years, Aristotle believed that it could extend life, an opinion numerous people continue to support today.
With over 6.500 beekeepers and approximately 1.900 tons of honey produced yearly, Halkidiki is considered Greece’s beekeeping center for a good reason. Kassandra, Sithonia, and Northern Halkidiki are some of the most popular destinations for those who love honey and its products. These areas host beekeeping flora, various aromatic plants, and luscious forests with chestnut and pine trees, offering an excellent environment for world-famous honey production.
At Halkidiki, you will have the chance to enjoy a fantastic honey tasting experience. Find out everything you need about honey, its nutritional value, and products like propolis, royal jelly, and edible pollen. Discover fun facts about bees and their contribution to the ecosystem while learning more about the honey production process. You can’t leave the area if you haven’t tried the local products, varying from pine honey and chestnut tree honey to orange honey and honey cream, a honey alternative that people abroad adore.
Finally, you should also taste mountovina. Its name has Greek-roman origins and means dark wine. It is a honey spirit produced in Arnaia with a protected geographical indication of Northern Halkidiki.