Category: Agritourism
If you’re passionate about good food, culture, and authentic travel experiences, an olive oil tourism trip (also known as oleotourism) should definitely be on your bucket list. Visiting olive groves, learning about traditional production methods, tasting exquisite extra virgin olive oils right where they’re made—it’s a sensory adventure unlike any other. Planning your first olive […]
In the heart of Crete, where the ancient olive tree thrives under the Mediterranean sun, Savouidakis Olive Oils has spent decades cultivating not only exceptional olives, but also a reputation for uncompromising quality, authenticity, and innovation in olive oil production. Founded with deep roots in Cretan tradition and family heritage, Savouidakis has grown into one […]
In the heart of Boeotia, Greece, lies a region once known as the Valley of the Muses. This ancient land inspired poets and philosophers for centuries. Today, it is home to Askra Olive Oil, one of Greece’s most authentic and refined extra virgin olive oils. Askra takes its name from the historic city of Askra. […]
The Mediterranean region is famous for its exceptional olive oils. Many come from small, family-owned producers who preserve generations-old traditions. However, despite their passion and quality, these small producers often struggle to break into crowded markets. They find it hard to connect with customers worldwide. That’s why the Mediterrolio Olive Oil Network makes a difference. […]
Sicilian Extra Virgin Olive Oil: A Taste of Tradition Sicily—an island steeped in millennia of olive cultivation—boasts some of the Mediterranean’s finest extra virgin olive oils. Within the Mediterrolio Olive Oil Network, five Sicilian gems stand out, each weaving together authenticity, terroir, and craftsmanship. Bataranni Founded amidst the gentle slopes of Val di Mazara, Bataranni […]
Nestled in the heart of Maremma Toscana, in the hamlet of Bivio di Montorgiali near Scansano, Terra Nera Extra Virgin Olive Oil is an agriturismo and olive oil producer rooted in organic, IGP‑certified values. With clay-rich soils, breezy seasonal winds, and a passion for heritage, Terra Nera has grown from humble beginnings to a thriving estate—today managing […]
Discover Ktima Olon organic olive oil, from the enchanting olive estate on the Greek island of Lemnos. Nestled in the charming village of Kontias, this family-run paradise was founded in 2007 by Tasis and Rena Laskaridis. What began with 300 olive trees has blossomed into a flourishing grove of around 1,850 trees—including Koroneiki, Manaki (Kothreiki), Adramyttini, […]
Nestled on the sun-kissed hills of Palma di Montechiaro in Sicily, Mandranova is a family-run farm led by Giuseppe and Silvia Di Vincenzo. Spanning some 180 hectares—with olive groves that include century-old trees—their philosophy merges ancestral wisdom with modern precision. Everything happens quickly: olives are handpicked or mechanically harvested at optimal ripeness, then crushed on-site within […]
Discovering the World Through Olive Oil: The Rise of Olive Oil Tourism In recent years, olive oil has transcended its place in the kitchen to become a gateway to culture, tradition, and immersive travel. From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the rugged groves of Crete and the sun-drenched plains of California, olive oil tourism—or […]
Exploring Italy’s Olive Oil Regions: A Journey Through Liquid Gold Italy is renowned for its culinary excellence, and at the heart of its kitchen is one of the world’s most prized ingredients—olive oil. With a history dating back thousands of years, Italian olive oil is a symbol of tradition, quality, and regional diversity. From the […]