Messinia is one of Greece’s most important olive oil regions, and around Mavromati — right next to Ancient Messini — that oil has been made the traditional way for generations. If you want to see how olives go from tree to bottle, you don’t have to look far.
Pick olives and taste oil at Mavromati Olijfolie
For anyone who wants to experience the harvest, or is simply curious about how authentic Messinian olive oil is made, we point you to Mavromati Olijfolie: a producer from the region selling their oil directly from the land.
The harvest typically runs from November to January, when the olives are ripe enough to press. Outside harvest season, you can still stop by to taste and buy fresh oil.
Combine with Ancient Messini
Mavromati is the same village where the entrance to Ancient Messini is located. A visit to the olive groves and a morning among the ancient ruins combine easily into one day.