Lefkada Microfarm Award-Winning Olive Oil Masterclass & Tasting, Ionian Islands

Lefkada Micro Farm is located in Nydri, a village in Lefkada, Ionian Islands. The idea for the farm started three years ago from Andreas Dimitrakopoulos, who decided to renovate his grandfather’s olive grove from scratch.

His passion for a healthy lifestyle inspired him to create a farm where people from all over the world could connect with nature and take part in workshops and gastronomic experiences.

Visitors spend their morning in the farm’s open-air kitchen learning to make simple yet authentic Greek recipes. Through experiential workshops, the micro farm shares its love for authentic Greek cuisine in an interactive way.

Participants harvest organic vegetables from the garden and create iconic Greek recipes with the guidance of the farm’s staff. Visitors can also learn how to knead and bake their own bread in a wood-fired oven, then taste traditional Greek meals made with ingredients from the farm. 

Award-Winning Olive Oil Masterclass & Tasting

Discover the exceptional quality of authentic Greek extra virgin olive oil through an immersive tasting and educational experience at Lefkada Microfarm. In just five years since its first harvest, the farm has grown beyond producing what it considers the finest olive oil on Lefkada, earning recognition among the world’s outstanding olive oils.

Guests are invited to explore the profound difference of genuine, award-winning Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO), an essential part of the Mediterranean diet and a product deeply connected to the land, culture, and traditions of Greece.

Explore the Olive Groves & Meet the White Lefkadian Trees

Your experience begins in the farm’s olive groves, home to the rare White Lefkadian olive trees. Discover the unique terroir of Lefkada and learn about the regenerative organic farming practices that shape the farm’s cultivation philosophy.

You will also hear about the farm’s journey since its first harvest and the achievements that have brought its olive oil international recognition, including back-to-back Silver Awards in New York in 2025 and 2026.

This introduction offers a closer look at the relationship between the olive trees, the local environment, and the cultivation methods behind the quality of the final product.

Discover the Difference: An Award-Winning Olive Oil Masterclass

The guided masterclass is designed for everyone, whether you are an olive oil enthusiast, a food lover, or simply curious about what makes a truly exceptional extra virgin olive oil.

The session takes you behind the scenes of industrial olive oil production, helping you understand the differences between ordinary supermarket oils and authentic, high-quality EVOO.

You will learn how to recognize genuine extra virgin olive oil through its sensory characteristics, with particular attention to the distinctive peppery sensation, often described as a pleasant kick at the back of the throat. This characteristic is associated with high polyphenol content, including natural antioxidants linked to the health benefits of extra virgin olive oil.

Through this guided introduction, you will gain a better understanding of olive oil quality, its aromas and flavors, and the characteristics that distinguish an authentic product from lower-quality alternatives.

The Olive Oil ABC: Practical Knowledge to Take Home

The experience goes beyond tasting. You will also receive practical knowledge to help you make better choices when buying, storing, and using olive oil in your everyday cooking.

The masterclass covers the essential Olive Oil ABC, including:

How to Choose the Right Olive Oil: Learn what to look for when shopping and how to identify a high-quality bottle of authentic extra virgin olive oil.

Proper Storage: Discover how to store olive oil correctly and protect it from the conditions that can affect its freshness and quality.

Healthy Cooking with EVOO: Understand the basics of cooking with olive oil and how to use it in ways that help preserve its beneficial properties.

Understanding Olive Oil Quality: Learn about the role of polyphenols, sensory characteristics, and the distinctive peppery finish of high-quality EVOO.

By the end of the session, you will have practical knowledge that you can apply directly in your own kitchen.

Take the Mediterranean Olive Oil Philosophy Home

This experience is an invitation to look beyond the label and discover what makes authentic extra virgin olive oil such an important part of Mediterranean food culture.

From the rare White Lefkadian olive trees and the farm’s regenerative organic practices to the international recognition of its olive oil, every part of the masterclass reveals a different aspect of quality and authenticity.

You will leave Lefkada Microfarm not only with a memorable tasting experience, but also with the knowledge to make more informed food choices, select better olive oil, and bring world-class quality and the principles of the Mediterranean lifestyle into your everyday kitchen.