Olive Tree of Vouves
Ελιά Βουβών
The oldest olive tree in Greece, estimated to be between 2,000 and 5,000 years old, still produces olives and is a natural monument in Ano Vouves, Crete.

🌳 Natural heritage monument in Ano Vouves, Crete.
📜 Estimated to be between 2,000 and 5,000 years old, it's one of the world's oldest olive trees, still producing olives.

Why Go

🌿 Admire an ancient, still-fructifying olive tree
🏛️ Visit the adjacent Olive Tree Museum of Vouves
🚶‍♀️ Explore a picturesque region with vineyards and olive groves
🏅 See branches used for Olympic laurels (Athens 2004, Beijing 2008)

Tips

🅿️ Free roadside parking likely available in Vouves village.

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