Oldest olive tree in the world located in Crete

The impressive olive tree (ελιά) of Vouves is located in Ano Vouves, a village near Chania, Crete.

Olive tree

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Its age is estimated over 3,000 years old and is the oldest one in Greece and probably one of the oldest trees in the world.

This ancient olive tree has huge roots and it is 12.5 meters in perimeter and 4,5 meters in diameter. Near the tree is located the Olive Tree Museum of Vouves with free entrance. A great place to spend sometime and explore the Cretan culture through the beautiful displays.


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Published 24 October 2017 3:35pm
Updated 24 October 2017 3:38pm
By Stergos Kastelloriou


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