Olive Varieties & Regions
Discover the world ' s most important olive varieties, their characteristics, growing regions, and what makes each unique for oil production or table use.
Major Olive Varieties
Picual
Origin: Spain (Andalusia)
Best Use: Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Arbequina
Origin: Spain (Catalonia)
Best Use: Premium EVOO, culinary
Kalamata
Origin: Greece (Peloponnese)
Best Use: Table olives, gourmet