Olive oil shops in Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki has an olive oil connection right in its street names: the Ladadika district takes its name from the oil merchants who once traded there. Today the city is a good place to taste oils from all over northern Greece, along with green olives from nearby Halkidiki.
Buying olives & olive oil in Thessaloniki
Look for specialist shops that run guided tastings, delis around the Kapani and Modiano markets, and bottlers who open their doors for workshops. We are still adding shops here, so check back soon.
Olive shops & producers in Thessaloniki
Olives in Thessaloniki: common questions
Where can I taste olive oil in Thessaloniki?
Specialist shops in and around Ladadika run guided tastings of oils from different Greek regions.
Why is it called Ladadika?
The name comes from ladi, Greek for oil. The district was once the centre of the city's olive oil and food trade.
Can I buy Halkidiki olives in Thessaloniki?
Yes, delis and market stalls sell them, and Halkidiki producers are about an hour away by car.
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