Dreams come alive in the Cyclades

Get to know KAMARANTHO

KAMARANTHO is an active organic farm of 2,3 hectares in the village of KAMARI in PAROS. It started developing in 2014, based on the principles of permaculture, in order to highlight and present the floral wealth of the Parian land and, more broadly, of the Cycladic ecosystem, as well as their future potential in the new climate change conditions.  

What you can see in the farm  

Α. Approximately 700 -mainly young- trees (olive trees, fig trees, pomegranate trees, almond trees, carob trees, acacias) as well as a few lemon trees, quince trees and apricot trees.

Β. Crops of approximately 2.500 aromatic-medicinal herbs (oregano, savory, dittany, sage, rosemary, lemon balm, marjoram, spearmint, calendula, rockrose, lavender and samphire) as well as many caper bushes and prickly pears.    

C. Native vegetation areas that include approximately 250 different species of local vegetation, including fine thyme and wild orchids.

D. Gardens for cultivating seasonal vegetables outdoors (tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, eggplants, spinach, kale, pumpkins etc.)

Ε. A vineyard (4 local varieties) of one acre

F. Greenhouse with plant rooting and propagation stalls, as well as a covered garden of vegetables and experimental crops.

G. Worm farm and compost production area for the needs of the farm.

TOUR DURATION

All of the above can be seen during an organized guided tour lasting half to one hour (depending on the interests of the visitors). The tours can be conducted in Greek, English and French, by qualified staff. During the tour, the guests can be informed and discuss about organic farming practices, Greek herbs, the flora of Paros and the history and evolution of the Parian landscape.

REST – PRODUCT TASTING

After the tour and the information received, the guests can make a stop at our farm kiosk, in order to enjoy refreshments or our exquisite double distilled souma, produced in KAMARATHO. They can also taste the delicious products of KAMARANTHO (oil, olives, fresh tomato paste, pickled sea fennel etc, depending on the season).

They can also taste the extra virgin (premium) organic olive oil of KAMARANTHO, either pure or infused with various farm herbs if they are interested in tasting and they can be informed about the nutritional value and properties of olive oil, as well as its everyday use in their kitchen.  

PRODUCT MARKET

In the Farm there’s a full range of our products, where visitors can purchase them for home use or as souvenirs, if they wish.

Our farm, as well as all of our products, is certified organic by DIO (Inspection and Certification Organization of Organic Products) for Greece and Europe.

Thetours, theirdurationandcontentrequireprioragreementwiththefarmorat least two days’ advance notice.

NUMBER OF VISITORS

We can give tours and take care of groups of up to 15 people

PARKING - WC

Right across the farm there is sufficient parking space for private and professional vehicles. There are two composting toilets on the farm, for visitors’ use.

CONTACT

For reservations or any clarifications please contact us

Τel. : 6988341929    email: farm@kamarantho.gr