Villa Nai 3.3, the exclusive retreat and olive-growing estate on the Croatian island of Dugi Otok, has strengthened its reputation as a destination of excellence by earning four prestigious awards at the London International Olive Oil Competition (LIOOC) 2025 for its multi-award-winning olive oil, Nai 3.3.
Recognised globally for its fusion of heritage, design, and sustainability, Villa Nai 3.3 and its estate-produced olive oils were honoured in the following categories:
- Platinum Award for Health Claim– Coratina
- Platinum Award for Quality– Blend Nai 3.3
- Gold Medal for Quality– Drobnica
- Gold Award for Packaging
“The olive groves surrounding Villa Nai 3.3 has been in my family for over 500 years and each time we fill a bottle with Nai 3.3, I am filled with pride that our incredible team has helped continue this centuries-old tradition of producing olive oil. We are honoured to receive such impressive accolades at the London International Olive Oil Competition, and we cannot wait for more of our guests to try our “liquid gold” and participate in the annual olive harvest!” enthuses Goran Morovic, Owner of Villa Nai 3.3.
These awards reflect Villa Nai 3.3’s commitment to preserving centuries-old olive-growing traditions while offering contemporary luxury and craftsmanship. The Coratina variety, noted for its bold, peppery profile and high polyphenol content, earned Platinum for its health benefits. The harmonious Blend Nai 3.3. received the highest Platinum distinction for quality, while the elegant Drobnica variety was awarded Gold. The estate’s packaging, designed to reflect its refined aesthetic, also received a Gold Award.
Building on its recognition as Croatia’s leading olive oil brand in 2024 by the EVOO World Ranking, Villa Nai 3.3 continues to set the standard for excellence, combining authentic Adriatic tradition with innovative hospitality.
At Villa Nai 3.3, guests are invited to immerse themselves in the estate’s olive-growing heritage, from harvest to tasting every Autumn, and to experience how the oils enhance the culinary and wellness offerings all-season-long. Here, the story of Dugi Otok’s landscape is told through architecture, cuisine, and care for the land.
For more information about Villa Nai 3.3, please visit www.villanai.com.
ABOUT VILLA NAI 3.3
Villa Nai 3.3 opened in the Summer of 2021 and was designed by renowned Croatian architect Nikola Bašic, who drew inspiration from luxurious yachts to create a truly unique concept hotel, which blends seamlessly into the outstanding natural beauty of Croatia’s historic Dugi Otok Island. The exclusive hotel has just eight deluxe rooms and suites for the ultimate comfort and private experience. Villa Nai 3.3 is situated amongst 500-year-old olive groves from which they source the olives used in their multi-award-winning olive oil 3.3. The “liquid gold” is used as a basis in their soothing spa products and treatments and in each of the delectable dishes at their 3.3 Restaurant and Grotta 11000 Restaurant, which contain the very best of local produce from surrounding farms, orchards, and waters. Equidistant between Venice and Dubrovnik, guests can expect an experiential, culinary, and wellness journey at Villa Nai 3.3.
