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Olive oil is a liquid fat obtained by pressing whole olives, the fruit of Olea europaea, a traditional tree crop of the Mediterranean Basin, and extracting the oil. It is commonly used in cooking, for frying foods or as a salad dressing

Arbekina is a traditional Spanish olive variety, known for its excellent olive oil, aroma and fruity taste, without bitterness. It is a relatively small tree with small and aromatic fruits that are suitable for dense planting. The tree adapts to different climatic conditions and thrives in different soil types, is pest-resistant and tolerant to salinity. The Spanish olive cultivation is characterized as overproductive and resistant to low temperatures up to -18 ° C. The Arbekina variety allows fast entry into production, even from the 2nd year of planting, has very high production potential and is resistant to low temperatures.

It is the most famous olive variety in Greece. It is small in size and ripens from October until December. It weighs from 0.3 to 1.0 grams and its height is from 12 to 15 millimeters. Although the Koroneiko tree needs minimal care and can withstand low temperatures, it gives the best oil quality compared to other varieties. The trees can give stable and high yields. In adverse conditions it shows biennial bearing but when irrigation is applied the phenomenon becomes shorter. In many cases it is used as a pollinator of many other varieties.

Selection of a downhill location that ends in a flat surface for olive grove installation to avoid frost effects. Flat locations suitable when there are no frosts. Need plenty of sunlight.