Omajolas, Farma Jola: organic extra virgin olive oils from Savudrija

Farma Jola in Frančeskija, near Savudrija, produces the organic extra virgin olive oils Nika and Athena under the Omajolas name, using only olives from its own groves. The oils can be tasted at the farm; confirm your visit by email before arrival.

Nika and Athena differ in flavour

Nika is fruity, intense and peppery, while Athena is fruity, balanced and spicy. Laboratory analyses of both oils confirm that they meet the criteria for the extra virgin olive oil category. The range also includes tea made with dried leaves from olive trees in the same organic grove.

Olive grove and olive oil mill on the same farm

On roughly 12 hectares of red soil at about 25 metres above sea level, the farm grows 2,350 olive trees. Alongside Leccino and Istarska bjelica, the grove includes Rosinjola, Pendolino, Karbonaca, Buža, Crnica, Buža puntoža and Cipressino.

Only the farm’s own olives are processed. They undergo cold extraction in the farm’s mill immediately after harvest; no synthetic chemical fertilisers, plant protection products or herbicides are used in the grove.

Olive oil tasting and grove tour

A visit includes an olive oil tasting, a brief introduction to organic olive growing and a guided tour of the grove. It lasts 30 to 45 minutes, is free of charge and carries no obligation to buy. The tasting room accommodates up to 20 people, and free parking is available next to the building.

Before visiting, arrange a time by email and check which oils are available to taste and buy.

Distance from Bale: 55 minutes driving (67.5 km)

Address: Franceskija 54, 52475 Savudrija, Istria, Croatia

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