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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 from Baeza, a World Heritage Site. Olive Oil Mill Guided Tour. Meet at the reception of the Almazara San Francisco in Begíjar.

  • 2 - 3 hours
  • 9Exceptional | 44 reviews

Discover the secrets of olive oil production on a guided tour of the San Francisco olive oil mill in Begíjar, located 5 km 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 social and natural context of the region, including the different varieties of olives and oil.

Next, explore the old olive mill, where high-quality virgin olive oils have been produced since 1927. Examine historical machinery, understand its operation, and learn about the history of this olive oil company.

Transition to the modern San Francisco factory to see contemporary olive oil production methods. The tour concludes with an exquisite guided tasting of three types of extra virgin olive oil, where you'll learn to distinguish and enjoy them. The tour lasts 1.5 hours.

Olive Oil Mill & Olive Grove Tour

Enhance your visit with a tour of an olive grove. Stroll among ancient and young olive trees, learning about their treatment and irrigation systems.

After the olive grove tour, visit the oil mill as described earlier. This tour lasts 3 hours in total.

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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