The gnarled olive groves that sweep
through the interior and meet the
coast are the lifeblood of the island’s
rural economy — more than a million
trees carpet the island. Olive oil
production dates back millennia in
Greece — it was described by Homer
as ‘liquid gold’. Life on the island is
slow, especially outside the summer
season. To soak up local life, take a
seaside stroll along the promenade of
Argostoli, the island’s biggest harbour
town, pausing in local restaurants to
sample ouzo, wines from the island
and catch-of-the-day dishes.
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