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 from Baeza, a World Heritage Site.

Olive Oil Mill Guided Tour

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

Next, we will visit the old olive mill, operational since 1927, where high-quality virgin olive oils have been produced. We will observe the historical machinery, understand its functioning, and learn about the history of this olive oil company.

We will then transition to the modern San Francisco factory, examining contemporary olive oil production methods.

To conclude, we will have an exquisite guided tasting of three types of extra virgin olive oil, learning to distinguish their nuances. The tour lasts 1.5 hours.

Olive Oil Mill & Olive Grove Tour

For a more comprehensive visit, this option includes a tour of an olive grove. We will explore the countryside, learning about the treatment of olive trees and their irrigation systems.

After touring the olive grove, we will continue with our visit to the oil mill. This tour lasts 3 hours.