Olive oil tasting and mini lunch in Messinia Greece

Olive oil tasting and mini lunch in Messinia Greece

Visit the 13th century castle of Androusa, just 10 minutes from Ancient Messini & unravel the history, tradition and myths of the castle olive trees!

Experience a guided 30-minute relaxing stroll through the olive groves, enjoy the experience of a lifetime by handpicking olives using a net.

Taste fresh and warm extra virgin olive oil, while the 5th generation owners explain you the extraction process!

Participate in the olive oil tasting with different varieties of olive oil and discover the main principles of food pairing! The tasting session includes at least 3 different varieties of extra virgin olive oil, focusing on sensory tasting, defects and positive traits.

You’ll get hands-on experience on preparing a simple Greek recipe such as Mani salad, tzatziki dip or kagianas omelette, and then enjoy a light or a full traditional meal!
Cooking is available March to October and full or light lunch is provided upon request.

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Stop At: Castle of Androusa, Androusa 240 13, Greece

The castle was built some time after 1250 by the ruler of the Principality of Achaea Guillaume II de Villehardouin.
The highlight in the history of the castle is that it was the seat of the notorious mercenaries of the Navarrese Company who were the last Frankish rulers of the Principality of Achaea.
In those times, around the end of the 14th century, it was one of the most important castles in Peloponnese.



Duration: 30 minutes