Las granjas familiares a pequeña escala son parte de la dieta mediterránea por la que Creta es tan famosa. Una familia local te dará la bienvenida a su mitato, una pequeña granja, donde te recibirán con la genuina calidez de la hospitalidad cretense. Escucha la intrigante historia que te contará el granjero sobre el rey Minoas, que vigilaba desde su observatorio y alertaba a los lugareños de la llegada de piratas. Una vez terminados los saludos, asistirás a una clase práctica de elaboración de pan, en la que aprenderás las técnicas del típico pan cretense, hecho con harina de trigo y cebada.
A continuación, te enseñarán cómo se hace el queso con leche de cabra de la granja. Después, tendrás que arremangarte y ponerte manos a la obra para ayudar en las tareas cotidianas de la granja, como dar de comer a las cabras, los cerdos, las gallinas y los conejos, y cuidar de los huertos. La aventura continúa con una búsqueda de caracoles por la ladera de la montaña, exclusiva para los viajeros de National Geographic. No olvides ver bien bajo las rocas y entre los arbustos y las flores. A medida que transcurre el día, los tesoros recogidos, como caracoles, huevos, frutas y verduras, se convierten en los ingredientes de la comida.
Junto con la familia local, prepararás un festín con estas delicias locales conseguidas con tu trabajo y esfuerzo. Terminarás el día disfrutando del espíritu de Creta, del raki y, por qué no, cantando sus mantinades, unas tradicionales coplas cretenses que expresan sentimientos sobre la vida cotidiana de ahí.
Nat Geo Day Tour: Descubre la vida en las granjas cretenses
- Celebra la gastronomía de Creta pasando el día con una familia local. Participa en la rutina diaria de la granja y conoce las tradiciones de la isla.
- Los propietarios de la granja recibirán personalmente a los participantes en su casa y pasarán el día con ellos, compartiendo sus conocimientos sobre los productos locales, los retos de la agricultura, los beneficios para el ecosistema y las esperanzas y preocupaciones de la familia.
- Participa en la vida cotidiana de la granja: horneando pan, recogiendo huevos, cuidando de los animales, preparando una comida cretense e incluso participando en una exclusiva búsqueda de caracoles, solo ofrecida a los viajeros de National Geographic.
- Disfruta de una clase de cocina de una receta tradicional cretense mientras te integras en su cultura a través del folclore, escuchando historias y canciones locales.
Transporte
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Guía
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Almuerzo
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Degustación de delicias locales
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Quesería tradicional
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Lección de cocina de una receta tradicional cretense
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Demostración
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Caza de caracoles en la montaña
Transporte
- No recomendable para personas en silla de ruedas
- No recomendable para personas con movilidad reducida
- Traer sombrero
- Se recomienda traer calzado comodo
- Lleva algo de dinero para gastos extra o propinas
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Michael
De Estados Unidos de América - mayo de 2025Viajó con un grupo de amigos
18 - 24 años
Excelente
Valoración global5/5
Ilonka
De Alemania - mayo de 2025Viajó con un grupo de amigos
45 - 54 años
Excelente
Valoración global5/5
Die Farm ist für Besucher interessant und sehr familiär . Auch für Kleine Besucher sehr zu empfehlen. Da ich selbst das Landleben kenne sehe ich mehr ...
Jürgen
De Estados Unidos de América - mayo de 2025Viajó en pareja
45 - 54 años
Excelente
Valoración global5/5
Wir hatten sehr viel Spaß, gutes Essen und Trinken. Tolle Stimmung, sehr liebe Gastfamilie und toller Guide. Es war ein sehr schöner Tag, jeder Cent h ...
AndreasG
De Alemania - septiembre de 2024Viajó en pareja
35 - 44 años
Excelente
Valoración global5/5
Unser Guide war super und konnte alle Fragen beantworten. Stressfrei dank kleiner Gruppe. Die Gastgeber auf der Farm waren total nett, haben sich für ...
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