Melas-Epidavros Olive Oil Domain was founded in 1994 by Evangelos Melas, son of a third-generation olive oil producer, an organic farmer with deep knowledge and extensive experience in olive oil production.
Located in Lygourio, near Epidavros, in the prefecture of Argolida in the Peloponnese, the estate has targeted the international market since its first commercial operations, with a philosophy grounded in quality and high organoleptic characteristics.
Among its first products was the extra virgin olive oil of the “Manaki” variety, a Protected Designation of Origin PDO “Ligourio Asklepios” of the Argolid prefecture since 1996, known internationally for its unique quality and flavor.
In 2008, growing demand led to new, modern facilities at the current location — an olive press exclusively for organic olive oil and a second line for conventional olive oil, with vertical production and total quality control over production, storage, and bottling.
Olive Mill Tour and Olive Oil Tasting
- Private Estate Tour: Receive a private guided tour of the Melas-Epidavros olive estate near ancient Epidavros with personalised attention and customised commentary based on your interests
- Private Olive Oil Tasting: Participate in a private olive oil tasting session tailored to your knowledge level — from introductory to professional panel tasting methodology
- Organic Farming Insights: Gain in-depth insights into the Melas family’s organic farming philosophy and the three-generation legacy of olive oil excellence in the Peloponnese
The experience begins in the Olive Trees Bio Garden with a 6-minute video presentation on the heritage of olive cultivation, followed by a walk through the modern crushing factory where two production lines reveal the stages of crafting organic olive oil and the P.D.O. Ligourio Asklepieion extra virgin olive oil from the “Manaki” variety.
The tour continues into the laboratory, where quality control processes ensure the excellence of each batch, stored in stainless steel tanks.
