Here is a photo of the oldest olive tree in the world that I took while on my vacation in Crete. They say the tree is between 3,000 and 5,000 years old and still producing olives. Can you believe the size of the trunk? They used a branch from the tree for the opening ceremony of the Olympics! I think I read that Greece supplies 32% of the world’s olive oil.
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December 12th, 2009 at 10:38 am
Please could you tell me where exactly this picture was taken. i`m living here in Crete, so i thought i could visit it!
Thanks, best wishes!
December 14th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
The tree is on the island of Crete. I am forgetful of the name of the actual city yet it is listed in all the guidebooks if you happen to be on Crete.