The chestnut is an ancient tree and as it appears from the reports it probably spread during the Hellenistic era. Chestnuts were a key ingredient in the diet of the ancients, so it is no coincidence that in his references Xenophon calls the chestnut "tree of bread".

Today we have appreciated their high nutritional value and we are able to offer you our local variety, the variety of Melivia.

Chestnuts “Ευ Μελιβείν”.