Bio Cretan Olive Oil Ltd is a family-owned business established in 1912 in Heraklion, Crete, with deep-rooted experience and tradition in olive oil production. Specialising in extra virgin and organic olive oils, the estate also offers a diverse range of delicatessen products — including olive paste (traditional and organic) and olives infused with extra virgin olive oil and Cretan herbs like thyme, rosemary, garlic, and paprika.
Since 1999, Critida has been certified by DIO for the standardisation and marketing of organic olive oil. All products undergo rigorous testing by specialised scientific personnel, ensuring compliance with international and European standards.
Olive Mill Tour and Olive Oil Tasting in Heraklion
- Extra Virgin & Organic Olive Oils: From the first cold press to the final bottle, every product meets international standards — the result of over 110 years of family expertise in Cretan olive oil production.
- Delicatessen Range: Beyond olive oil, taste traditional and organic olive paste, and olives infused with Cretan herbs — thyme, rosemary, garlic, and paprika.
- Blended & Infused Oils: Witness the art of blending extra virgin olive oil with unique combinations such as wasabi, chilli, blood orange, basil, chocolate, and truffle.
- Tasting & Visit: Experience the bottling process and taste Critida’s award-winning range at their Heraklion facility, with products exported to Germany, Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands, China, and Japan.
