Where the mountain
meets the sea.
From the slopes of Mount Pelion in Magnesia, our olive groves thrive in a unique microclimate where mountain air meets the sea. This natural environment gives our olive oil its distinctive character and balance.
Our oil is produced from the local Konservolia of Pelion variety, a traditional Greek cultivar known for its versatility and exceptional quality. This variety produces an olive oil with mild to medium fruitiness, a smooth texture, and a well-balanced profile, often characterized by delicate aromas of fresh olives, herbs, and subtle green notes.
We do not irrigate. We do not spray. We harvest by hand, in the cool early days of November, when the fruit is still partly green and the flavour is at its most herbaceous and complex. Each tree gives only what it is willing to give.
At Voulgaris Olive Grove, the olives are carefully selected and harvested at the optimal stage of ripeness. Within hours, they are transported to the mill and processed using modern mechanical methods under controlled temperatures. This ensures that the oil preserves its natural freshness, aromatic complexity, and nutritional value.
The result is an extra virgin olive oil of high quality, with low acidity and a harmonious sensory profile. Its balanced bitterness and gentle pungency make it ideal both for everyday use and for refined culinary applications.
Rich in natural antioxidants and crafted with respect for tradition and precision, our olive oil reflects the authentic character of Mount Pelion — pure, elegant, and true to its origin.
Touched by the first light
Afeilianes is a small rural settlement in south Pelion, a region of central Greece known for its rich natural landscape and long agricultural tradition. The name "Afeilianes" is most likely of anthropogenic origin, a common feature in Greek toponymy. It appears to derive from an early family or settler — possibly bearing a name such as Afelias or Afelios — combined with the suffix -anes, which denotes a group of people or descendants. In this sense, Afeilianes can be understood as "the place of the Afelias family," reflecting an early stage of habitation.
Over time, other families, including the Voulgaris family, became associated with the area, continuing its agricultural legacy. The surrounding landscape is typical of Pelion: terraced hillsides, stone-built structures, and a mosaic of olive groves, wild vegetation, and sea-facing slopes.
Local tradition offers a more poetic interpretation of the name, linking it to the "touch of the sun." According to this view, the first light of sunrise, emerging from the direction of Skiathos island, illuminates the area in a distinctive way, giving the impression that the land is gently "touched" by sunlight. While this explanation belongs to the realm of folklore rather than linguistic evidence, it reflects the deep connection between the inhabitants and their natural environment.
Today, Afeilianes remains a place where history, landscape, and cultivation are closely intertwined. The olive groves of the area, shaped by generations of care, continue to produce high-quality olive oil, carrying forward a tradition rooted in both the land and its name.