Kolokotronis and the Ancient Olive Tree of Kato Alissos – Where Myth Meets Memory
In the heart of western Achaia, in the quiet seaside village of Kato Alissos, stands a majestic olive tree over 1,100 years old. Twisted and proud, its ancient trunk seems to hold the weight of time itself. And according to a local legend, it once offered its shade to one of Greece’s greatest heroes: Theodoros Kolokotronis, the legendary general of the Greek War of Independence.
Locals say Kolokotronis would rest beneath this very olive tree, lay down his arms, gather with comrades, and plan the future of a free Greece—right here, beneath these same branches.
Discover the legend of Theodoros Kolokotronis and the ancient 1,100-year-old olive tree in Kato Alissos. Dine under its shade, camp by the sea, and become part of Greek history.
Today, when you sit in its shade, the breeze rustling through its leaves feels like a whisper from the past.
This tree is more than a marvel of nature—it is a living monument of strength, resilience, and the Greek spirit.
Beneath its timeless canopy, you’ll find our traditional restaurant, where every dish is a tribute to Greek heritage, made with love and local ingredients.
And just steps away, our camping site invites you to stay the night where legends once stood—to sleep under the stars and awaken with the sea and the olive tree beside you.
Come and meet the Olive Tree of Kolokotronis.
Taste, rest, and dream—where myth took root.
