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Olive Oil Mill Guided Tour

Discover all the secrets of olive oil production on this guided tour of the San Francisco olive oil mill in Begíjar, located 5 km (3 miles) from Baeza, a World Heritage Site. Olive Oil Mill Guided Tour. We'll meet at the reception of the Almazara...

  • 2 - 3 hours
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Discover all the secrets of olive oil production on this guided tour of the San Francisco olive oil mill in Begíjar, located 5 km (3 miles) from Baeza, a World Heritage Site.

Olive Oil Mill Guided Tour

We'll meet at the reception of the Almazara San Francisco in Begíjar, where the tour begins with an introduction to olive oil and the region's social and natural context, including the different varieties of olives and oil.

The guided tour of the old olive mill, producing virgin olive oils since 1927, will provide insights into historical machinery, its operation, and the history of this olive oil company.

Next, we will explore the modern San Francisco factory to see the contemporary production of olive oil and its various types. The tour concludes with an exquisite guided tasting of three types of extra virgin olive oil, where we will learn to distinguish and appreciate their flavors. This tour lasts 1.5 hours.

Olive Oil Mill & Olive Grove Tour

For a more complete experience, consider our option that includes a visit to an olive grove. This segment allows for a stroll among ancient and young olive trees, learning about their treatment and irrigation systems.

After the olive grove tour, we will proceed with the previously described visit to the oil mill. The entire experience lasts 3 hours.

Included

  • English–speaking guide
  • Guided tour of the Almazara Turística Oleícola San Francisco
  • Tasting of three types of olive oil
  • Tour of olive grove (depending on selection)

Tips

  • Accessibility: Yes

Location

Activity location

Camino Bajo de Baeza, 19, 23520 Begíjar (Jaén), Spain

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