Unique opportunity for buy an olive oil press in Chania, Crete

Unique opportunity for buy an olive oil press in Chania, Crete. This is a unique opportunity, never before available, to purchase a sought after 4.000m² estate with an olive oil press including two buildings of 460m² in total! This estate boasts a privileged position in the natural amphitheater surrounded by a hillside of olive groves. A once in a lifetime opportunity and a location that will stay in your heart forever... Greeks were the first to cultivate the olive tree in about 2500 BC and during the Minoan Era in Crete olive oil served as the foundation of the Cretan economy. As has been shown by archaeological discoveries at Knossos from the Minoan Era, were treated olives and produce oil stored in earthenware jars and amphoras and are often exported to the islands of the Aegean and central Greece. The Minoans used olive oil in religious ceremonies, in medicine, in sports and in daily life as a basic product for feeding, lighting and heating. The olive tree and its blessed fruit from the past and until today are still symbols of knowledge, peace, health and strength. In recent years, the international medical and nutritionists recommend olive oil as an essential dietary nutrient for ensuring health and longevity. Homer called it “Liquid gold” and Hippocrates the “Great healer”. An olive branch called “Kotinos”, was the golden medal awarded at the Ancient Olympic Games. This unique olive oil press comprises a main building of 330m² and a warehouse of 130m². It features a modern and innovative equipment that can proceed 4 ton of olives per hour! The olive oil produced is characterized as a PDO product. At the moment it produces 600 tons of famous and high-quality olive oil. The entire estate is fenced around for maximum protection. There are 4 persons working per season. Location: Destination Platanias offers you everything you need for a fantastic holiday. Along with our personal touch, our love for Crete and with the local connections we have created over the years we can help you to have an amazing holiday. We are three Scandinavian women that have specialized in Platanias and Western Crete, in our website you will find useful information to read for before your trip and whilst you are on location. Platanias village has many hotels and apartments to choose from, most of them are located by the beach or on the mainstreet but youll also find accommodation in the upper village. If you are looking for something bigger and more private there are villas to rent. Destination Platanias can assist you finding the right accommodations for your holiday. Just let us know what you are looking for and we will find the perfect one for you. We cooperate with local family owned businesses, all are very serviced minded and with the famous Cretan hospitality.