At Arevitis Farm, in the village of Vafes in Apokoronas, every animal has its own role in the living picture of the Cretan countryside. Alongside the goats, chickens, geese and turkeys, the rabbits and piglets are among the farm's best-loved animals — especially for children.
These animals are not simply part of the scenery. They are part of a centuries-old tradition of self-sufficiency and of coexistence between people and nature in Crete.
Rabbits are among the calmest and gentlest animals on the farm. With their soft fur and lively movement, they instantly win over younger visitors.
Traditionally, rabbits played an important role in the Cretan household economy, as they were easy to raise and provided food for the family. Today, on the farm, they become an opportunity for children to learn about care, responsibility and respect for animals.
Piglets are among the most playful and social animals on the farm. Clever and curious, they constantly explore their space and interact lively with visitors.
In Cretan tradition, the pig was tied to the family's self-sufficiency and to customs such as the festive-season “hoirosfagia.” On the farm, the piglets recall this deep relationship between people and the land and its animals.
Contact with farm animals offers something you rarely find in the city. Children learn first-hand:
For adults, it is a reminder of a simpler and more meaningful way of living.
The rabbits and piglets, together with the rest of the farm's animals, make up a living mosaic of nature and tradition. If you want to meet the whole animal family, read about the farm's geese and turkeys too.
Through agrotourism, Arevitis Farm keeps alive the tradition of coexistence between people and animals, highlighting the value of nature and sustainability.
A visit to the farm is an authentic experience of the Cretan countryside, ideal for families. Arevitis Farm welcomes you in the coming season — plan your visit and meet the farm's animals up close.
