Olive Tree Museum of Vouves
Olive Tree Museum of Vouves
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Museum about olive harvest in Crete and the oldest olive tree of Europe
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StompininCanada
Toronto, Canada13 contributions
Sep 2022
We thought we were just stopping for a photo op of the tree, but was pleasantly surprised that there was also a free museum showing the history of making olive oil in the area. Very informative.
Written October 22, 2022
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CoachHalmstad
Halmstad, Sweden534 contributions
Oct 2022
You have to be very much interested in old Olive tree to visit this place. I admit that I am not that interested.
There are however a good little cafe with good sweets.
There are however a good little cafe with good sweets.
Written October 7, 2022
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nsperiam
Newport, UK124 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
You will find an Olive Tree , that is said to be 2500 years old , also a museum and a café/shop . The olive tree is old , large and has a connection with the Olympics . The museum , is in 2 small buildings and shows some of the tools used to cultivate olives and to produce olive oil . It also tells the way it is done . Separate from the museum is a café , selling refreshments , cake and also olive oil products . Rest rooms are available .
Written July 8, 2021
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Elyoan de Praga
Prague, Czech Republic432 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
This tree have an interesting shape and you can see that it is quiet old. Majority of it is already dead. If you are not far, it is worth seeing.
Written July 4, 2021
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StPap
156 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Just amazing !!! Absolutely a must while at Chania. A very gentle lady will make you feel comfortable in a unique environment . The place is really clean, tidy and with a decent variety for an any time visit. Just dont miss it !! A great representative of the Cretan hospitality !!
Written August 30, 2020
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joest76
Landau in der Pfalz, Germany1,978 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
The Olive Tree Museum is located in Ano Vouves about 7 km South of Kolimbari. The museum gives an overview about olive tree history in Crete. Also a historical overview is given. Amazing is the ~3.500 years old olive tree in front of the museum.
Written July 30, 2020
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hhester2015
Santa Fe, NM14 contributions
Oct 2019
Very low key and the tree is simply incredible looking. The little museum is quaint and there is a nice little coffee shop next door. But really, the draw is the tree. Ive never seen anything like it. Imagine everything it has seen and endured...
Written November 4, 2019
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Kaare petersen
Billund, Denmark6 contributions
Aug 2019
You notice the wingspan of history as you stand by this ancient olive tree, thinking that it was there long before Jesus Christ
Written September 3, 2019
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AncientDreamer
Krakow, Poland55 contributions
Aug 2019
A must-to-visit place. So usual and so unusual. A hidden pearl.
It is unbelievable that this oldest olive tree is over 3000 years old and still give fruits. The silent witness of the start of Iron Age and times with only 50 million people on Earh!
The tree was donated by a Greek family to local community a few generations ago. Currently this family runs a cosy caffee. I strongly recommend to spend there a few moments drinking fresh juice from local oranges and delecting Olive oil cake.
It is unbelievable that this oldest olive tree is over 3000 years old and still give fruits. The silent witness of the start of Iron Age and times with only 50 million people on Earh!
The tree was donated by a Greek family to local community a few generations ago. Currently this family runs a cosy caffee. I strongly recommend to spend there a few moments drinking fresh juice from local oranges and delecting Olive oil cake.
Written August 7, 2019
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Resabort
3 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
It is a nice old tree. There is also a museum (with information in Greece only) and some old instruments that were used to make oil at the site. Nothing much to see and definitely not worth the trip there.
Written July 26, 2019
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Hi my name is Alexandra Caravanos and both of my parents are Crete. I love Crete and its culture. What I would like to ask if the oldest Olive tree is still growing. I mean the actually tree itself. I understand the tree is still producing olives. Are the olives used to produce olive oil and is it sold to the public.
Thank you for your kind attention. Looking forward to hearing from you
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