Erganos: Discover Local Delights in Emparos!

Emparos, a village in the Viannos Municipality with a rich history, is home to the women’s cooperative “Erganos”, founded in 2003 by a group of talented and enterprising women.

The moment you visit their workshop, you’ll see for yourself why the women of Viannos are renowned for their skillful hands and culinary artistry!

Here, you’ll find traditional Cretan sweets made with pure, locally sourced ingredients. Depending on the season, you might get to try melomakarona or kourabiedes, as well as delicious kalitsounia.

One treat you can enjoy year-round is their famous xerotigano – don’t leave without trying it!

This is a sweet stop worth making on your journey through Crete.