A little outside Rethymno you can take a break from the noise of the city and the sun of the beaches to immerse yourself in almost 20 hectares of land full of fruit trees from all over the world, aromatic herbs, medicinal and ornamental plants and hundreds of animals that live welcomed in the Botanical Park of Crete.

This one to two hour nature adventure follows trails of unique natural beauty and offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the many different plants and trees and get up close and personal with peacocks and other animal companions who happily go about their lives in the park.

You can complete the experience with a great meal in the park's restaurant with its totally local, organic and seasonal philosophy.