Greece has a long history of beekeeping, while it has been shown to have the highest density of beehives per hectare compared to other countries in Europe.

Greek honey is considered one of the best in the world due to the biodiversity of the Greek countryside and the rich variety of Greek flora, which includes many endemic plant species. Also, Greece is considered to be the country with the richest flora in the Mediterranean basin. These exquisite varieties, therefore, that grow in the most remote places, away from all human activity in combination with both the microclimate and the ideal Mediterranean climate of the country, are an important factor that contributes to the special characteristics of the aroma and taste of Greek honey. Combining all the above factors with the love, art and dedication of Greek beekeepers for their beehives, proof of which are the beekeeping generations in Greece, one can understand why Greek honey has one of the top positions in the world market.