1 min read

An especially impressive perennial olive tree is located in the area of Potima in the Xyliatos village in the Nicosia district.

The olive tree is considered to be the oldest olive tree in Cyprus, being 800 years old. At the same time the olive tree is also the largest in diameter with a region of 13 metres and a height of 60 metres. It is worth mentioning that the perennial olive tree became under the protection and maintenance of the Forest Department in 2004, after attempts of the Community Board of Xyliatos.

More specifically the Forest Department underlines the importance of trees such as the one in Xyliatos, mentioning that amongst others they are important from a scientific, cultural or other point of view and are excellent specimens of their type as perennial or extreme size.

Perennial Olive Tree - Xyliatos location map: 

Near Perennial Olive Tree - Xyliatos

Other places within a short drive, closest first.

Nearby Places and things to do (within 5 km radius)

Paphos

Paphos Mosaics

Nestled in the southwestern coast of the island of Cyprus, Paphos is a city where the past and present coexist harmoniously.

Paphos

Paphos Harbour

Nestled at the edge of the Mediterranean, Paphos Harbour is one of the most iconic and atmospheric locations in Cyprus.

Paphos

Panagia Thalassini Church , Paphos

Perched gracefully near the azure waters of the Mediterranean, the Panagia Thalassini Church in Kato Paphos stands as a serene sanctuary and a symbol of the end

Paphos

Agios Nektarios Chapel, Chloraka

The Agios Nektarios Chapel is situated in the village of Emba in the Paphos district geographically however ecclesiastically it belongs to the village of Chlora

Paphos

Yeroskipou / Geroskipou

Yeroskipou or often spelled as Geroskipou is a large suburb in Cyprus, east of Paphos with a population of about  8.500 residents. According to mythology, th

Pages