As early as the Minoan period (5000 BC) Crete has been closely connected with the olive tree and its basic product, olive oil.
During recent years both international medicine and nutritionists recommend olive oil as an essential ingredient of nutrition which guarantees health as well as a long life span.
Due to its mild Mediterranean climate Crete constitutes the ideal area for the development of the olive tree which is cultivated in the flat land as well as in mountainous areas and crops during the winter months.
Millions of olive trees can be found on the island.
They represent the basic income for thousands of families. The climate as well as the composition of the soil guarantee the excellent flavour and taste of the Cretan olive oil, which has been internationally recognised for its high quality