Close your eyes: that salty, briny anchovy note enveloping the firm flesh of the Manzanilla olive — a taste of the Andalusian seaside in every bite.

Close your eyes: the sun beating down on the harbor of a small Andalusian fishing village, the smell of salt in the air, and that bowl of green olives you snack on at the local bar while waiting for the day's catch to hit the grill.

These Manzanilla olives — the queen variety of Spanish appetizers, meaty and slightly fruity — are prepared with an anchovy flavor, that little fish that gives Mediterranean cuisine all its character. The result: a perfect balance between the tangy freshness of the olive and the salty, briny touch of the anchovy, like a seaside memory tucked into one small jar.

At Jolca, we don't compromise on tradition: the olives are hand-selected using expertise passed down for generations, then pasteurized to maintain all their freshness without ever sacrificing taste. It's the kind of little jar you'll find on every tapas table, from the smallest village bar to the grand tables of Madrid.

We buy them to remember — a trip to the Costa del Sol, a glass of chilled white wine on a terrace overlooking the sea, or simply that longing for elsewhere when winter sets in. An ordinary Tuesday in Longueuil transforms, for an aperitif, into a little Mediterranean getaway: a glass of white wine, these olives, and eyes that close for a second too long.

Why our customers love them

• 🫒 The firm, fleshy texture of the Manzanilla olive, the undisputed star of Spanish tapas
• 🐟 A subtle anchovy flavor — briny, salty, authentic
• 🇪🇸 Spanish brand Jolca, artisanal expertise passed down for generations
• 🍷 The perfect companion for a glass of white wine or a seafood platter
• ✅ No artificial colorings, pasteurized product for good preservation