Gjirokastër County · Vjosa Valley

Journal · Local Agriculture

Kalinjot Olive Harvest in the Këlcyrë Hills

The annual autumn tradition of harvesting indigenous green olives on sunny terraces overlooking the Vjosa.

Indigenous Kalinjot Groves on Limestone Slopes

The sunny hillsides around Këlcyrë are covered with ancient terraces of indigenous Kalinjot olive trees, celebrated for rich aromatic oil.

Karst limestone soil and abundant Mediterranean sunshine yield oil with vibrant green character and peppery notes.

Hand Harvesting and Same-Day Milling

Harvesting occurs in October using gentle hand rakes to collect green drupes without bruising.

Immediate mechanical cold extraction produces extra virgin olive oil with ultra-low acidity and high natural antioxidants.