This part of the country is also well-known for its production of various types of hard and soft cheese. And kefir made in the south is so thick that you to cut it with a knife. Warm marine climate provides ideal conditions for growing citrus cultures and olives. Olive oil is also everywhere here – people use it for frying, they add it to different salads and use it as a skin humidifier. The olives are canned and added in various dishes.