The Olive Harvest Has Begun — A New PATIMA Season Is Here

by Αντώνης Σταματιου

The time has come again.
Under the soft autumn light of Crete, the olive groves of Patima village awaken with life. The Aleksakis family begins another harvest — one that continues a generations-old story of care, patience, and devotion to the land.

The Beginning of the New Harvest

High above the coastline of Apokoronas, Chania, the first olives are being hand-picked.
Each fruit is carefully gathered at the perfect moment of ripeness — when the color shifts from green to deep purple and the oil within holds its full aroma and nutrients.

This is the most delicate part of the year for our family. Every olive is a promise — of flavor, of purity, of a new season to come.

 

Cold-Pressed. Pure. Honest.

At the local olive mill, the freshly picked fruit is cold-pressed within hours of harvest.
This gentle method preserves the aroma, antioxidants, and bright character that define PATIMA Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Nothing is rushed. Nothing is wasted.
The result is an oil that truly expresses its origin — clean, balanced, and full of life.

What Makes PATIMA Unique

  • Single-origin from the PDO region of Apokoronas, Chania.

  • Biodiverse groves surrounded by nature near Lake Kournas, where bees, goats, and herbs enrich the ecosystem.

  • Cold-pressed within hours for maximum freshness.

  • Family-crafted, continuing a legacy passed down through generations.

Every drop of PATIMA EVOO is a reflection of our home — the soil, the sun, and the care of the people who nurture it.

From the White Mountains to Your Table

The groves of Patima lie between the White Mountains and the crystal-clear Lake Kournas, one of Crete’s most beautiful natural landmarks.
Here, in harmony with nature, we create an olive oil that captures the essence of this unique place — a landscape where time moves slowly, and every harvest feels like the first.

A Taste That Travels the World

From our family in Crete to your kitchen — PATIMA Olive Oil travels with care and respect for tradition.
We’re proud to ship worldwide, sharing the freshness and purity of the new harvest with people who appreciate honest food and authentic craftsmanship.

If you’d like to experience the new oil once it’s ready, visit:
👉 patimaoliveoil.com

Or shop directly through:
👉 mamapelagia.gr/collections/patima-extra-virgin-olive-oil-evoo

The New Season Begins

The olive harvest has just started, and soon the first bottles of the new PATIMA oil will be ready — rich in color, fresh in aroma, and true to the land of Crete.

Until then, the fields are alive with the sound of laughter, the hum of olive presses, and the scent of new beginnings.

A new PATIMA season is here.

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