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Olive Museum in Elaionas, Serres

The Olive Museum in Elaionas, Serres, is an important cultural attraction that offers visitors a deep insight into the history of olive oil production. The museum is located in a picturesque village surrounded by over 18,000 olive trees, including 4,000 ancient trees that are more than 300 years old. Elaionas, with its roots in antiquity, was known during the Ottoman period as Doutilis and renamed Goriani during the Byzantine era. Its current name reflects its long-standing tradition of olive cultivation.

olive mill

In the village's central square, the old stone-built olive mill, constructed in 1870, stands as a historical landmark. Initially powered by water, the mill played a central role in producing olive oil for the village and the surrounding areas. It ceased operations in 1975 and now serves as a museum, allowing visitors to learn about traditional olive oil production.

stages of olive oil production

Inside the museum, the original equipment, such as millstones, presses, and tanks, has been preserved. The exhibition showcases the three main stages of olive oil production: crushing the fruit, pressing the olive paste, and separating the oil. Through rich photographic material and educational programs, visitors can explore the traditional methods of olive harvesting and oil production used by local farmers.

The museum, which opened its doors to the public in 2009 after restoration work, highlights the technology and cultural significance of olive oil production, an essential sector for the local community and Greece as a whole

9:00 AM - Doors Open

The first presentation & tour around of the Olive Museum as it was built next to a small waterfall so they could use the power of the water to turn the mill

11:00 AM - Exhibits and Tours

Here we can discuss about the exhibits and the products of the Olive trees , we can try to produce some and also to visit the modern oil mill that works now with electricity

12:00 PM - Lunch Break

Now we can take our lunch with local foods in a magnificent enviroment at the center of the village or a few steps ahead and visit one of the oldest churches at the square .

1:30 PM - Play

Finally we can take a small tour to the village to see the old school and to play as we use to play at the green park !

Amazing Visit! The experienced guide took us through the museum and we feel like we were part of an older era like our grandfathers !We made soap from oil ! It was easily one of the most remarkable experiences of my Elementary school life . It was truly fascinating and I think about it to this day.

Alex Arapakis

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Olive Museum

Olive Museum in Elaionas, Serres

olive mill

stages of olive oil production

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