Conquer the Taste and Thrive “Evèlaios” was one of Cyprus’s names during antiquity, “rich in olive trees and oil”. Fabled for its olive trees, the island has always been coveted for its light and easily digestible olive oil. Once belonging to the ancient kingdom of Ledra, the finest olive groves have since ancient times been located at the foothills of Mount Machairàs, right at the centre of the island.