For over 100 years, the Dafnis Family has been producing exquisite olive oil on the island of Corfu, carefully tending to the centenarian “lianolia” variety. Our olive oil is crafted at our family’s mill in the historical village of Aghios Mathaios, using gentle, low-temperature methods.
Inspired by the strong character of Count Ioannis Capodistrias, the first governor of independent Greece, the youngest generation of our family, Spyros and George, have revolutionized the island’s olive oil production — giving birth to The Governor, the first single variety olive oil from the ancient “lianolia” of Corfu.
The Governor Olive Oil is renowned globally for its participation in scientific research. By choosing our premium olive oil, you support sustainable agriculture, the environment, and a family farm with generations of tradition.
The Governor Olive Oil Tour, Corfu
- Centenarian Olive Grove Tour: Walk the Dafnis Family’s ancient lianolia olive groves and learn about the unique variety that has been producing exceptional Corfiot olive oil for generations
- Corfu Olive Heritage: Discover the extraordinary olive oil heritage of Corfu — shaped by Venetian influence and centuries of careful lianolia cultivation
- Olive Oil Tasting: Taste The Governor’s exceptional Corfu olive oil and experience the distinctive character of lianolia — light, fresh, and uniquely Ionian
We use “beyond organic” methods to cultivate our olive trees, many of which are around 500 years old. Our innovative milling process combines age-old knowledge with modern techniques, preserving precious natural phenols.
The lianolia olive trees, first brought to Corfu by the ancient Corinthians around 730 BC, now exist exclusively on the island. These trees, belonging to the wild category of oleo craneomorpha, produce olives biennially and can expand up to 14 meters wide. The Venetians once planted these trees to fortify the island against pirate invasions, creating the only olive tree rainforest in the world. Explore more Ionian Islands experiences through Gastronomy Tours.
