My husband and I visited the garden today but were sadly disappointed. It was recommended by our hotel and quite nearby so we were looking forward to it. However it was badly maintained and there were very few healthy plants. There were some mature trees that were thriving but the were also a lot of small specimens which looked neglected and in need of feeding and watering. The cafe is beautifully appointed looking over the gardens and surrounding hills. The staff were very pleasant and polite. Also if you are thinking of visiting the whole site is on the hillside so very steep and rough underfoot.

A surprising stop. A very well laid out and pleasant walk through a botanic garden on the side of a hill. 2.5km rocky paths take you through different zones with clearly labeled plants. Lots of different trees and herbs. Easy to engage with and the birdsong and calls of peacocks (of which there are many) make it a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere. Quite steep in places and although waking sticks were available it would not be easy to do with people who struggle with walking. Not suitable for wheelchairs or push chairs to do the whole route. The restaurant has a stunning view and menu looked amazing.

Beautiful place very nice restaurant. If you have any walking issues maybe not for you as the paths are up and down a mountain side. Nice just to go to the restaurant and eat good local food and enjoy the amazing view.

I've just been to the most amazing Botanical Gardens and Park by bus inland from Chania. The return bus ride was good. It was incredible. It's very steep and hilly but worth it. It's mainly in the shade. The park is unique as it covers plants, herbs, and fruit trees. The restaurant at the end is a wonderful reward. All the produce is from the park.

Excellent labour of love 2.5km botanical gardens trail set into the hillside with a huge variety of plants from across the globe. The restaurant at the top is excellent with superb views. At least a dozen peacocks live amongst the foliage along with many other birds, butterflies and tiny lizards. Friendly staff. Wear proper shoes, take water, and take your time on the trail. Expect the trail to last around 2 hours. We went around 10am in July. Lots of cover is provided by the trees throughout the trail. A delight.

I just adore this park and come here every time I'm in Crete, even if I'm in a completely different region. This was the latest in the year that I've visitied, and it was exciting to see so many trees in fruit. It's a 2 and a half km walk, and it is definitely steep. They recommend 2 hours, but that must be for people who have no interest and just walk non-stop. I read the signs, tooks loads of photos, admired the views, fed the deer, found lizaeds... so I needed about 3 hours to get round. The local bus is perfect, because it gives you over 4 hours there - time to see everything and also get a homemade lemonade in the restaurant. :-) The story behind the park is touching, the development every year is striking, and I recommend this park wholeheartedly. The best day of my holiday!!

Good road to the gardens, don't be put off by the hairpin chicanes, the road was wide enough. We didn't eat at the restaurant but it appeared to be very pleasant. Gift shop with lots of choice. It is steep in places so keep that in mind for fitness levels, we were in flip flops though and didn't struggle. There are steps if you have a buggy etc... Also, take water with you. Great variety of plants with information available, pleasant to walk around. Took us about 2 hours at a very leisurely pace. There are peacocks roaming and there were a few deer/donkeys at the bottom. We dropped a star as their enclosures were very small, they may have larger pastures that we didn't see. All in all it's definitely worth the drive, there is also a taverna on the way which we highly recommend. Great food and the best orange juice we've ever had!

Beautiful gardens with plenty of variety of plants, herbs and fruits. Lizards, birds and butterfly’s all over the place. Plenty of shade so would be good on a hot day. Fairly up and down over the 2.5km track. We wore trainers and were fine but walking shoes would probably be better. Also take some water as we were gasping when we finished. Lovely views from back up top at the cafe.

I had my wedding here last Thursday after the wedding planner suggested holding it here. There were only the six of us including myself and my husband. It was amazing! The ceremony was held in a stone stage like area overlooking the gardens and we then had a really intimate dinner under a tree with candles and lanterns and music and it was the most amazing evening of my life. The reviews aren’t kidding about the food, it was the nicest food I’ve had whilst in Crete so the chefs need to pat themselves on the back. And the local sparkling wine was too easy to drink and I’m not even a wine drinker. We went on a walk around the gardens for our photos and it’s simply stunning, the peacocks wandering around and the views of the surrounding hills and valleys and the beautiful plants made it perfect. I wish we had longer there. The restaurant had closed to customers when it was time for the wedding meal and so we had our own waiter Yannis (I hope I’ve spelt your name right) who was just the nicest man you could ever meet and was amazing running up and down the steps with all of our dishes and drinks, we will forever be grateful to him for making the evening as good as it was and we all agreed that he is an asset to the gardens. Huge Thank you to all of the amazing team there!

Beware when arriving round 11 ( like us) in the morning parking space is an issue. At 3 pm there was plenty of space. The grounds walking distance is about 2,5 km and takes you between 1.5 and 2.5 hour. The is a restaurant where you can have something to eat.