Olive Oil Mill Guided Tour

Discover the secrets of olive oil production on a 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

Meet at the reception of the Almazara San Francisco in Begíjar. The tour begins with an introduction to olive oil, covering the region's social and natural context, and showcasing different varieties of olives and oil.

Next, explore the old olive mill, where high-quality virgin olive oils have been produced since 1927. Learn about the historical machinery, how it operated, and the history of the company.

Proceed to the present with a visit to the modern San Francisco factory, observing current olive oil production and its various types.

Conclude with an exquisite guided tasting of three types of extra virgin olive oil, where you'll learn to distinguish flavors and nuances. The tour lasts 1.5 hours.

Olive Oil Mill & Olive Grove Tour

For a more comprehensive visit, choose this option to also include a tour of an olive grove. Experience the landscape while strolling among ancient and young olive trees and learn about their treatment and irrigation systems.

After the olive grove tour, continue to the oil mill as previously described. This extended tour will last 3 hours.