{"id":209,"date":"2024-03-30T11:02:19","date_gmt":"2024-03-30T08:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/%cf%84%ce%b9-%ce%ba%ce%ac%ce%bd%ce%bf%cf%85%ce%bc%ce%b5\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T22:20:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T19:20:48","slug":"what-we-do","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/en\/what-we-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What We Do"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_pb_row_4col et_pb_gutters1 et_block_row et_block_row_4col\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"#section1\">Products - Innovation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"#section2\">Ancient Olive Trees<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"#section3\">Cultural Routes<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"#section4\">Ethical Code<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters1 et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<div role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Language Switcher\" class=\"wpml-ls-statics-shortcode_actions wpml-ls wpml-ls-legacy-list-horizontal\">\n\t<ul><li class=\"wpml-ls-slot-shortcode_actions wpml-ls-item wpml-ls-item-fr wpml-ls-first-item wpml-ls-item-legacy-list-horizontal\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/fr\/\" hreflang=\"fr\" lang=\"fr\" class=\"wpml-ls-link\" aria-label=\"Switch to French\" title=\"Switch to French\">\n\t\t\t\t\t                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"wpml-ls-flag\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/plugins\/sitepress-multilingual-cms\/res\/flags\/fr.svg\"\n            alt=\"French\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            width=21\n            height=14\n    \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"wpml-ls-slot-shortcode_actions wpml-ls-item wpml-ls-item-el wpml-ls-last-item wpml-ls-item-legacy-list-horizontal\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/\" hreflang=\"el\" lang=\"el\" class=\"wpml-ls-link\" aria-label=\"Switch to Greek\" title=\"Switch to Greek\">\n\t\t\t\t\t                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"wpml-ls-flag\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/plugins\/sitepress-multilingual-cms\/res\/flags\/el.svg\"\n            alt=\"Greek\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            width=21\n            height=14\n    \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_post_title_0 et_pb_post_title et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_title_container\"><h1 class=\"entry-title\">What We Do<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\" id=\"section1\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Products - Innovation<\/h2>\n<p>Starting with an initial capital of 2,000 olive trees, we began producing extra virgin olive oil and crafting nine distinct varieties of aromatic olive oils. We also process fresh vegetables into chutneys, jams, and juices, and create healing salves made from organic olive oil and beeswax. Our beekeeping efforts are equally vital, yielding exceptional-quality Cretan honey from the island\u2019s aromatic herbs and pine forests.<\/p>\n<p>By blending tradition with modern knowledge, we create unique and innovative products. We support fellow producers who share our philosophy and commitment to protecting nature\u2014so that together, we can offer better products for our families and yours.<\/p>\n<p>Our products are of outstanding quality, recognized with multiple international awards. They are produced in limited quantities, which can be scheduled to meet the needs of our valued customers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_pb_row_3-4_1-4 et_block_row et_block_row_3-4_1-4\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module jurli\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><b>Awards<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Competition:<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>20\u00e8me Concours International \u201cLes Huiles du Monde\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, AVPA\u2013Paris 2022 Category: Blended and Flavored Oils<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Silver Medal 2022<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> awarded to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KOINSEP EPTASTIKTOS<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for its <\/span><b>Rose-infused Olive Oil<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, produced by Giorgos Tomadakis <\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Bronze Medal 2022<\/b><span> awarded to <\/span><i><span>KOINSEP EPTASTIKTOS<\/span><\/i><span> for its <\/span><b>Basil-infused Olive Oil<\/b><span>, produced by Giorgos Tomadakis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Competition:<\/span><\/i> <b>AUTHENTIC TASTE OF GREECE Award<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2021<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Gold Medal 2021<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for our vegetable chutneys and jams, producer: Manos Kalyvas<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/aitria.gr-awards-silver-thumb.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/aitria.gr-awards-silver-thumb.webp 420w, https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/aitria.gr-awards-silver-thumb-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/aitria.gr-awards-silver-thumb-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" class=\"wp-image-320\" title=\"aitria.gr-awards-silver-thumb\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/aitria.gr-awards-bronze-thumb.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/aitria.gr-awards-bronze-thumb.webp 420w, https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/aitria.gr-awards-bronze-thumb-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/aitria.gr-awards-bronze-thumb-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" class=\"wp-image-323\" title=\"aitria.gr-awards-bronze-thumb\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_pb_row_1-4_1-2_1-4 et_pb_equal_columns et_block_row et_block_row_1-4_1-2_1-4\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ondernemingsprijs-1.webp\" width=\"307\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ondernemingsprijs-1.webp 307w, https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ondernemingsprijs-1-192x300.webp 192w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" class=\"wp-image-663\" title=\"ondernemingsprijs (1)\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local Recognition:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><b>2016 Business Excellence Award<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the Chamber of Lasithi, for our contribution to entrepreneurship in the region<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>2018 Entrepreneurship Award<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the Development Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Crete<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_3 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/womens-week-320.webp\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/womens-week-320.webp 320w, https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/womens-week-320-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/womens-week-320-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" class=\"wp-image-666\" title=\"womens-week-320\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\" id=\"section2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Ancient Olive Trees<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_4 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/elia-makrialas-2900-eton.webp\" width=\"1080\" height=\"660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/elia-makrialas-2900-eton.webp 1080w, https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/elia-makrialas-2900-eton-980x599.webp 980w, https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/elia-makrialas-2900-eton-480x293.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1080px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-672\" title=\"elia-makrialas-2900-eton\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of these trees once sheltered Minoans beneath their shade. Their trunks have felt the touch of many conquerors; their roots are steeped in sweat, tears, and blood. They have nourished our ancestors, lived alongside countless generations\u2014and even many of us today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To this day, they stand as living, irrefutable witnesses of our history. They have stories to tell. We often pass by them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us listen to what they whisper\u2026 Let us offer them as a gift to our children and grandchildren. Let us give them the chance to love\u2014and be loved by\u2014these trees. They are our heritage and our culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Across Crete, many ancient olive trees have survived to this day. Some date back to the Minoan era.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The oldest of all is believed to be the olive tree of Kavousi, in the region of Lasithi, where our cooperative is based. It dates back to the 15th century BCE, with a trunk circumference of 22.10 meters and a diameter of 7.10 meters. Its coordinates are 35.11521, 25.86077 (or 35\u00b006\u201954.8\u2033N 25\u00b051\u201938.8\u2033E), at an elevation of 252 meters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throughout Lasithi, hundreds of centuries-old olive trees are scattered across the landscape, often forming clusters of distinct groves. Many originate from the Minoan period, others were planted\u2014or grafted onto wild olive trunks\u2014during Roman times, and still others during the Venetian era in the 13th century CE. Many were also planted in the late 16th century, encouraged by the Ottomans to supply raw materials for soap-making or for export to Marseille.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_5 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kavousi-ancient-olive-tree-withe-people-holding-hands.webp\" width=\"878\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kavousi-ancient-olive-tree-withe-people-holding-hands.webp 878w, https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kavousi-ancient-olive-tree-withe-people-holding-hands-480x247.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 878px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-333\" title=\"kavousi-ancient-olive-tree-withe-people-holding-hands\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As part of our ongoing effort to highlight and protect our cultural heritage, we are implementing a program to document centuries-old olive trees. Our goal is to safeguard these living monuments and promote them as points of interest for visitors, through appropriate signage and the creation of themed walking routes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Wi-Fi access point has been installed at the central parking area of Ierapetra (beneath the former town hall building), allowing visitors to connect to our website and explore a digital map of the recorded olive trees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To date, in collaboration with 60 landowners and producers, we have documented over 400 ancient olive trees, with an average age of 1,350 years. The oldest tree in our program is located in the area of Makrylia, Ierapetra, and is estimated to be approximately 2,900 years old.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In parallel, we organize awareness and educational activities\u2014such as conferences, seminars, and musical events\u2014to strengthen the connection between local residents and olive cultivation, and to encourage the adoption of sustainable farming practices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This initiative is not only about preserving ancient olive trees, which represent a vital part of Crete\u2019s intangible cultural heritage, but also about honoring the broader olive-growing legacy of our land.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_pb_row_1-4_3-4 et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters1 et_block_row et_block_row_1-4_3-4\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_gallery_0 et_pb_gallery et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_gallery_grid et_pb_module\" data-auto-rotate=\"off\" data-auto-rotate-speed=\"\"><div class=\"et_pb_gallery_items et_post_gallery clearfix et_grid_module\" data-per_page=\"4\"><div class=\"et_pb_gallery_item et_pb_grid_item et_pb_gallery_item_0_0\"><div class=\"et_pb_gallery_image landscape\" data-per_page=\"4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarchiou.webp\" title=\"patriarchiou\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" src=\"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarchiou-400x284.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarchiou.webp 479w, https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarchiou-400x284.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span class=\"et_overlay\" data-icon=\"\" data-icon-tablet=\"\" data-icon-phone=\"\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_gallery_item et_pb_grid_item et_pb_gallery_item_0_1\"><div class=\"et_pb_gallery_image landscape\" data-per_page=\"4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gramma-synodou.webp\" title=\"gramma-synodou\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" src=\"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gramma-synodou-400x284.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gramma-synodou.webp 479w, https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gramma-synodou-400x284.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span class=\"et_overlay\" data-icon=\"\" data-icon-tablet=\"\" data-icon-phone=\"\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_gallery_item et_pb_grid_item et_pb_gallery_item_0_2\"><div class=\"et_pb_gallery_image landscape\" data-per_page=\"4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarxis-4.webp\" title=\"patriarxis-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" src=\"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarxis-4-400x284.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarxis-4.webp 479w, https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/patriarxis-4-400x284.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span class=\"et_overlay\" data-icon=\"\" data-icon-tablet=\"\" data-icon-phone=\"\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_13 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><b>The Ecumenical Patriarchate<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In October 2015, the President of KOINSEP EPTASTIKTOS, Mr. Remediakis, visited the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople and presented a collector\u2019s edition of olive oil produced from centuries-old olive trees to His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. During the visit, a \u201cdaughter\u201d of the Minoan olive tree of Azorias, Kavousi, was planted in the Patriarchate\u2019s garden, under the blessing of His All-Holiness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In December 2017, Mr. Daskalakis, member of the Board of Directors of KOINSEP EPTASTIKTOS, had the honor of meeting with His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in a scheduled audience. During the meeting, the sustainable management program for ancient olive trees was presented. This initiative includes the creation of cultural routes through ancient groves, the organization of educational seminars, and the harvesting of olives from these historic trees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With deep sensitivity toward the protection of natural and cultural heritage, His All-Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew sent a letter expressing his blessing for the entire program dedicated to safeguarding Crete\u2019s ancient olive groves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The accompanying photographs capture the meetings of His All-Holiness with members of the Board of KOINSEP EPTASTIKTOS, Mr. Remediakis and Mr. Daskalakis, as well as the Patriarch\u2019s letter of blessing for our initiative.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_15 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_14 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><b>Documenting &amp; Showcasing<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to the voluntary efforts of our cooperative members and in collaboration with local landowners, we have documented over 400 centuries-old olive trees to date, with an average age of 1,350 years. Each entry includes direct contact and interviews with the producer, photographic documentation, GPS coordinates, and measurements of trunk circumference (at the base and at 90 cm height) to estimate age. We also collect information on local history, land management, and cultivation practices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Adoption Program \u2013 Ancient Olive Tree<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We contribute to the protection of centuries-old olive trees. By adopting one of them, we give it a name, learn about its care, and connect with the local owner\u2013producer to share stories and traditions. Through this bond, we discover the real Crete and walk alongside its living heritage. Our link: the ancient olive tree.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adoptive sponsors can visit their tree, taste its oil, and even stay in the surrounding area. An annual contribution is required, depending on the services included.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Adoption Tiers<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Basic Adoption<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Adoption of a centuries-old olive tree. Includes: \u2013 Introduction to the owner\u2013producer \u2013 Issuance of an adoption certificate \u2013 Placement of a plaque with the sponsor\u2019s chosen inscription \u2013 Regular updates on the tree\u2019s cultivation and care \u2013 Optional visit to the tree and its location <\/span><b>Contribution: \u20ac100<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, of which \u20ac50 goes directly to the tree\u2019s owner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Enhanced Options<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Basic + 10 liters of olive oil from the producer<\/b> <b>Contribution: \u20ac200<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with \u20ac150 going to the producer and \u20ac50 supporting the program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Basic + 10 liters of olive oil + 2-night stay for two people in local accommodation<\/b> <b>Contribution: \u20ac350<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, covering all of the above plus the cost of lodging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Olive Harvest &amp; Pressing<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each year, on World Olive Oil Day (late November), we harvest olives from centuries-old trees in collaboration with individual producers. The event attracts visitors and inspires cultural celebrations in honor of this special day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The olives are cold-pressed to produce extra virgin olive oil, which is bottled in limited-edition collector\u2019s packaging. Proceeds support the producers and fund the program\u2019s development. A portion of the profits is also donated to the Ierapetra General Hospital.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a globally unique heritage\u2014a vast and largely unknown cultural treasure. We work to protect and promote it, for the benefit of our local community and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\" id=\"section3\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_16 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_15 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module jurli\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Cultural Routes<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond its productive activities and the sustainable management of Crete\u2019s centuries-old olive trees, EPTASTIKTOS has designed six cultural routes across local districts of Ierapetra. Together, these routes form a unified network that invites visitors to explore the cultural identity of each village, connect with local residents, and discover the natural beauty of the region\u2014while visiting ancient olive trees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To date, over 400 centuries-old olive trees have been documented, with an average age of 1,350 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each cultural route spans between 2 and 4 kilometers and includes four designated stops, where thematic workshops are held.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1st Stop: We always meet in a beautiful area and at the meeting point, participants get to know each other through icebreaker games and reflection. Using worksheets such as the program's expectations sheet and the reflection workshop, constructive discussions are held about people's lives today compared to those of earlier times.<\/li>\n<li>2nd Stop: Visit to an ancient olive grove. We walk along a marked trail with ancient olive trees. Information is provided through a card game about the olive tree, its properties, the products produced from it, History, Culture, and Literature. At the end, we listen to relevant musical compositions, and if there is enthusiasm, the group dances.<\/li>\n<li>3rd Stop: We learn the technique of recording the age of an ancient olive tree, and then, through a scenic representation, the group presents an event that may have occurred at the time when these particular olive trees were planted. This is followed by an energy exercise for our mental upliftment and connection with the ancient olive trees.<\/li>\n<li>4th Stop: Depending on the route, we visit a handicraft workshop, engage in discussion with the producer, and learn about how such a workshop is established and operated. The process of connecting producers with consumers without intermediaries is discussed, and we proceed to a tasting of local products, handicrafts, and olive oil from local producers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At the end of all cultural routes, there is an evaluation of the program and a discussion to highlight the conclusions of the meeting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_0 et_pb_accordion et_pb_module et_block_module pa-accordion-clickable-area\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_0 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_open et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">HIDDEN<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p>[hidden]<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_1 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Saint Stefanos<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p>Saint Stefanos is a mountainous village, formerly part of the Sitia Province, administratively belonging to the municipality of Ierapetra today. It is located on the southern slopes of the Thripti mountain, which is part of the European NATURA 2000 network. It is 30 kilometers away from both Ierapetra and Sitia.<\/p>\n<p>Perched at an altitude of 453 meters, the picturesque settlement of Saint Stefanos is a characteristic example of the mountainous culture of the Cretan people. Its privileged location offers a unique view of the Libyan Sea, while within a distance of less than six kilometers, residents and visitors can enjoy the beautiful beaches of Makry Gialos.<\/p>\n<p>Its current name owes to the impressive church of Saint Stefanos, which stands out for its unique architecture, both inside and out. This is the main point of reference for the village, with the small square next to it gathering the residents at its cafes. Saint Stefanos stands out for its dense construction and its labyrinthine cobblestone streets. Impressive is the Kimeri, the renovated fountain of the village with its characteristic arched construction, where women used to wash their clothes during times when water had not yet reached the houses of the settlement.<\/p>\n<p>On the rugged and steep hilltop above the village once dominated the \"Kastelos\" or \"Fortetsa\". It was a Venetian fortress believed to have been built on the foundations of an ancient acropolis, probably from geometric times.<\/p>\n<p>The cafes in the area host all kinds of events from flea markets during the day to evenings of lyre and bouzouki lessons for the foreigners of the area. A characteristic example is a resident who is from Belgium, who after traveling all over Crete, ended up permanently settling in Saint Stefanos to set up his own small observatory, where anyone can now enjoy the starry sky throughout the year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_2 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Orino<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p>The village Orino is called so because of its mountainous location. The locals pronounce it Orno. It is said that it may have taken its name from the many eagles nesting in the area. The Golden Eagle, known as Ornio, is a protected species as it is threatened with extinction. In the Venetian census of 1583, the village was referred to as Orno and had 217 inhabitants. The British archaeologist Evans mentions the presence of ancient remains in the locations of Lenika and Skafi. There is a place name Solomos, perhaps from the Solomos family that once existed there and the ruins of an old tower. In the Early Christian church of the Transfiguration of the Savior, there was an inscription that read \"A Byzantine general arrived here.\"<\/p>\n<p>The village is full of springs, water, and forests, where one of the most rushing rivers of Crete is encountered. Its sources are located high in the Ampelia plateau on the slopes of Thriftas and Papoura. They quickly form a river, which after crossing the village square, enters the rugged Gorge of Orneo. The river continues its flow to create the main hiking section, the Gorge of the Red Butterflies, which exits at Koutsouras after 3-4 hours of hiking. Despite suffering major damage from a fire in 1993, vegetation is still intense, and the gorge remains a green lung. The Gorge of the Red Butterflies is easily accessible, well-marked, with a visible path, which essentially starts from the Byzantine church of Christ. During the winter and spring months, due to its greenery, waters, lakes, and waterfalls it creates, it is a place of unique beauty. During the summer months, because a large part of it is exposed to the sun, it becomes more difficult and one needs to carry plenty of water and wear a hat. Its name is due to the red butterflies that flutter through the bushes, but unfortunately, in recent years their population has decreased significantly. Along the route, besides the natural attractions, you will also encounter the church of the Lord Christ and the old frescoed chapel of Saint Dimitrios, which dates back to the 12th century.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_3 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Kato Chorio<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p>The Isthmus of Ierapetra is located equidistantly (7 km) from the North and South Cretan Seas. It comprises the villages of Episkopi, Kato and Pano Chorio, Papadiana, and the settlement of Thryptis.<\/p>\n<p>Inhabited since Neolithic times, much of the community has been designated an archaeological site. The oldest idol of an ancient goddess (5700 BC) was found near Kato Chorio and is now in the Heraklion Museum.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout history, the villages played a significant role due to their strategic position (at the gates of the city of Ierapetra from the North) and their developed agricultural economy. The Turkish castle of Kazarma (=camp) in Episkopi and the Italian artillery at the entrance of Kato Chorio are preserved. Architectural elements from the Venetian period and the Ottoman era are also evident in many stone-built buildings. In the square of Episkopi, the central church was the seat of the Episcopy of Ierapetra (hence the name of the village) and was built in the early 20th century on the site of Panagia Eftatroulis (with seven domes). Many structural elements from the older church were used. Near this square, we find the church of Agios Georgios and Agios Charalambos, with a magnificent wood-carved iconostasis, the left aisle of which was built in the 11th century, and the rest in the 16th. All the villages and the surrounding countryside are adorned with small picturesque chapels.<\/p>\n<p>Parts of the old olive presses are also preserved in scattered villages, especially Kato Chorio, which was a significant head village with considerable wealth due to its developed olive cultivation. The surrounding olive groves are adorned with centuries-old olive trees aged 400 to 1200 years. They are scattered throughout the olive groves, at the edges of fields, and along paths. Several of these, from the Ottoman era, form entire olive groves.<\/p>\n<p>The area and the settlement of Thryptis are also known for their vineyards (some of the oldest in Europe) with the local variety \"liatiko.\" Even today, in Thryptis, some of the old summer residences (magatzides in the local dialect) of the residents are preserved, where villagers used to stay during the summer months.<\/p>\n<p>There are also several springs that flow all year round, such as in Kato Chorio with the central fountain built in 1903, in the springs of Kefalovryssi in Pano Chorio, and in Thryptis.<\/p>\n<p>Today, depopulation has affected the villages, resulting in approximately 500 residents out of more than 1000, and olive cultivation is declining. It is characteristic that in the 1960s-70s, the primary school of Kato Chorio had over 300 students, and today it has fewer than 50. In recent years, many old stone-built houses are being renovated by Western European citizens who choose the area either for holidays or permanent residence.<\/p>\n<p>The area is ideal for visits and quiet stays, dining in the central squares of the villages, strolling through the picturesque alleys, getting acquainted with rural life and Cretan products, and nature walks such as to the chapel of Prophet Elias in Kato Chorio, Pano Chorio, and the springs of Kefalovryssi, in the settlement of Thryptis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_4 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Kavousi<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p>The village of Kavousi is located in the Municipality of Ierapetra, with a population of approximately 550 residents. Its name possibly originates from the \"kavousia,\" small water reservoirs from which the villagers distributed water for their basic survival needs. Today, the village has abundant water from mountain springs and boreholes.<\/p>\n<p>It is situated at the foothills of Mount Kapsas, north of the mountain range of Thrypti, at an altitude of 140 meters, and it is 3.5 km away from the sea.<\/p>\n<p>Kavousi boasts sites of rare natural beauty and archaeological interest, such as the Acropolis of Azoria, the Plai of the Castle, Vrontos, the Minoan island of \"Pseira,\" Chrysokaminos, and a total of 113 other points of interest. It also has 8 Byzantine churches with remarkable frescoes. A prominent landmark is the Ancient Olive Tree of Azoria, the largest known single-trunk olive tree globally, possibly also the oldest. It is the only officially declared monument olive tree (Government Gazette 3912\/25-10-2019) and attracts hundreds of visitors daily.<\/p>\n<p>Local products include olive oil, aromatic herbs, vegetables, and wine.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_5 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Selakano \/ Christos<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p>The name Christos, the myth states, derives from an image of Christ found there. It is said that something glimmered on the mountain, and people from Myrtos went up to see what was happening. Where the glimmer was, they found the image of Christ. The area was named Selakano, probably due to its natural position (saddle) between the mountains.<\/p>\n<p>The village is built at an altitude of 550 meters, literally clinging to a rock. It is a place with many waters, featuring a beautiful pine forest, the largest in Crete. It's not an exaggeration to say it's the bee garden of Crete, hosting over 130,000 beehives from every corner of the island each year.<\/p>\n<p>The old people knew well the power of nature. Skilled stone builders, they utilized the power of water and used watermills for various tasks. The remnants of these mills still stand. The cemetery and olive press of the village are architectural marvels admired for their design.<\/p>\n<p>Livestock farming, beekeeping, cultivation, olive oil - the area was and remains self-sufficient. Old stories you hear from the locals include how, in the old days, all transactions were conducted using olive oil and okka (a unit of measurement), not currency, then known as the drachma.<\/p>\n<p>The region produced and continues to produce some of the highest quality olive oils, around 500 tons per season. The beans of Selakano are also famous. Selakano is a natural valley in the Southern Dikti, at an altitude of 900 meters. A paradise on earth for those who managed to live there, even for a little while! The entire area is part of the European Natura 2000 network.<\/p>\n<p>Neglected by the care of the state and unprotected from human factors.<\/p>\n<p>In the local community, there are several ancient olive trees over 1000 years old, even over 2000 years old, which testify to the history of the place. Also, ancient oak trees, aged 800-1800 years, have been recorded and marked along the road to Selakano.<\/p>\n<p>Its natural beauty is unique. Its flora as well. An ideal place for young people to learn and for older people to remember all the work that people did in the past and lived a wonderful life alongside nature.<\/p>\n<p>This area traverses one of our cultural paths. Through this route, the visitor will come into contact with age-old olive trees, landscapes of unique beauty, the people of the area and their traditions, while tasting the local products that make Cretan cuisine incomparable and invigorating.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_6 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Myrtos<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p>Myrtos is one of Crete's jewels, a picturesque seaside village in southeastern Crete, located 14 kilometers from Ierapetra.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#mirtos\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mirtos-300x190.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"190\" title=\"Click to expand\" class=\"wp-image-491 alignright size-medium jurfull\" \/><\/a>Myrtos, which has a population of about 500 inhabitants today, according to the engraved stone plaque on the first house built, that of Captain Yiannis Daskalakis of Fasoula, was founded in 1890. Most residents come from mountain villages, primarily from Gdochia. At that time, the inhabitants lived in the mountains, fearing pirates who often raided for plunder and supplies. Near the village, there are many archaeological finds, evidence that the area has been inhabited over time by Minoans, Romans, etc. At the eastern entrance of Myrtos, visitors encounter the archaeological site of Pyrgos Koryfi (2200-1450 BC), while at the western exit, there are the ruins of a Roman villa. To the west, at 3.5 kilometers, lies the archaeological site of Furnos (2800-2200 BC). There is a small archaeological and folklore collection with entrance from the courtyard of the very old church of Agios Antonios (1853). At the eastern end of the village are the river estuaries (bearing various names such as Kryos Potamos, Sarantapigos, Sarantapichos, etc.), which are a protected area included in the network of small wetlands of Greece. At 2 kilometers from the estuaries, a three-arch stone bridge was built in 1889, of incomparable beauty.<\/p>\n<p>Modern residents are engaged in agriculture and tourism. Excellent olive oil is produced from the many ancient olive trees that exist, while oranges, mandarins, lemons, and mulberries from the plain are of exceptional taste and quality, being the pride of the village. Myrtos has devoted fans who come for vacation every year, enjoying a wonderful climate with mild winters and summers. Its endless beach with black sand hosts many visitors every year, while in the taverns either on the coastal promenade or in the small alleys, everyone enjoys the wonderful Cretan flavours, accompanied by the sounds of live music at a low volume!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_5 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\" id=\"section4\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_10 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_17 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_16 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Ethical Code - Corporate Responsibility<\/h2>\n<p>With our collaborating producers, we develop cooperative relationships based on good faith and willingness from both parties.<\/p>\n<p>Especially for the long-lived olive trees, we strive to instill in their owners the understanding that they essentially do not own the high ownership but their fruition, and that these trees constitute a valuable part of Crete's cultural heritage, of their family history, and our common goal is their protection, promotion, and the preservation of the trees for posterity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_6 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/metrisi-yperaionovias-elias.webp\" width=\"1080\" height=\"717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/metrisi-yperaionovias-elias.webp 1080w, https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/metrisi-yperaionovias-elias-980x651.webp 980w, https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/metrisi-yperaionovias-elias-480x319.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1080px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-692\" title=\"metrisi-yperaionovias-elias\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_17 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">This image captures the recording process of an ancient olive tree.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"mirtos\" class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_section et_pb_section_6 popup no-shadow et_pb_with_background  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_section_regular et_block_section\" >\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_11 et_pb_gutters1  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_18  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_image et_pb_image_7\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1238\" height=\"783\" src=\"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mirtos.webp\" alt=\"\" title=\"The Village of Myrtos, a photograph by Vangelis Fragiadakis\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mirtos.webp 1238w, https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mirtos-980x620.webp 980w, https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mirtos-480x304.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1238px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-491\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_18 et_animated  et_pb_text_align_right et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p># The Village of Myrtos \u00a9 Vangelis Fragiadakis<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-209","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/209","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=209"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/209\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":836,"href":"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/209\/revisions\/836"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/eptastiktos.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=209"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}