Throumba Olives from Thasos – a rare delicacy with origin and character


Greece is world-renowned for its olive culture, yet the black Throumba olives from the island of Thasos hold a truly special place within it. They grow exclusively in this region of the Northern Aegean and owe their exceptional quality to the island’s unique microclimate and its traditional, natural ripening method.


The Throumba olive ripens fully on the tree and is then lightly salted — without fermentation or further processing. This preserves its original fruit character, its full-bodied aroma, and its naturally soft, tender texture.


It is considered not only a gourmet delicacy but also nutritionally exceptional: rich in natural antioxidants, gentle on the body, and highly digestible. The extra virgin olive oil made from these olives is also remarkable for its exceptionally low acidity — another hallmark of true premium quality.


In the Food Atlas, Thasos is recognized as the place of origin of this rare olive variety — cherished by connoisseurs, loved by food enthusiasts, and a genuine product of heritage, soul, and authenticity.