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Citrus Fruit: Origin & History
 Citrus Fruit are said to be native to India and then to have spread prehistorically, through cultivation, to the Near East and China. By 1000 AC it was known and cultivated in Europe and the Mediterranean. Sinensis Orange or Sweet Orange,
a hybrid between pummelo and mandarin (different parents and later than sour orange), is native to India, some other orange species of orange and mandarin or tangerine in China and the sour types of citrus fruits in Malaysia. Following the Christian Era, the term "citron", which characterizes the identity of the species, derived from the wrong pronunciation of the Greek word "cedar". As far as the compound word esperidoeidi (=citrus Fruit) is concerned, the first part of it derives from the Greek word "hesperides" and the second from the word "eidos" (=species)...
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The rise of water
 Greece's springs have always been one of the country's notable assets, even during critical times of water shortage. Gurgling water, gushing from hundreds of springs across the land, still stands as a source of inspiration, recreation and well-being. The tall mountains, lakes, rivers and springs are among our country's natural beauties. Sojourns at traditional dwellings or small villages with scenic squares and sightseeing in natural landscapes provide travellers with a unique experience...
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Epirus, Natural beauty, Strong history
 The region of Epirus is situated in the Balkan Peninsula, between the North West part of Greece and on the South of Albania. First indications of human presence date back to 40.000 B.C. Finds in the Asprohaliko cave on the Louros River and the Vikos Gorge suggest human existence without a break up from the Mesolithic era.This is confirmed by finds from the prehistoric settlement of Kastritsa, which also dates to the Middle - Neolithic age, while other artifacts - mainly stone axes with a hole on one side and pottery - belong to the Bronze Age or Early Helladic period (2500 B.C.)...
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