Bailén Oil Mill Tour

Bailén Oil Mill Tour

When making your reservation you can choose one of the following activities. All of them will start at the time you choose in the oil tourism centre located on the Madrid-Cádiz motorway, in the outskirts of Bailén, one of the towns of Jaén most linked to the olive oil sector!

Olive Oil Mill Visit (45 minutes)

With this option, we'll find out how the oil is obtained in the oil mill. The 'Almazara' is of Arab origin and refers to the press or mill used to extract the juice from the olives. The result is the "liquid gold", one of the main features of the traditional Mediterranean gastronomy.

During the visit, we'll also discover how the province of Jaen has become one of the main areas for olive oil production in the world. We'll also see how it is produced and learn the techniques used to achieve a unique product of excellent quality.

Olive Oil Mill Visit + Oil Tasting (1 hour 30 minutes)

After visiting the oil mill, we'll enjoy a tasting of 3 extra virgin olive oils, and teach you to distinguish and appreciate these extra virgin olive oils, which have different varieties. We'll accompany the tasting with a selection of local products derived from the oil - the perfect complement!

Olive Oil Mill  and Grove Visit + Oil Tasting (1 hour 45 minutes)

In this case, in addition to visiting the oil mill, we'll also visit the olive grove where the olives are grown and cultivated. During the tour among the olive trees, we'll tell you some curiosities about these evergreen trees so characteristic of the south of Spain, especially of the province of Jaén.

After the visit to the oil mill and the olive grove, we'll taste 3 extra virgin olive oils accompanied by local products derived from the oil.

Olive Oil Mill Visit + Oil Tasting + Menu (3 hours)

After enjoying the visit to the oil mill and tasting the local products and extra virgin olive oils, you'll complete your experience with a delicious traditional menu at a local restaurant, which includes the following dishes:

Starters:

• Cellar ham and cured cheese.
• Grilled asparagus with romesco.
• Crunchy bag of cream cheese with prawns.
• Grilled glass bread with smoked fish.
• Beef roast with vinagrette and Tierra de Picualia.

Main course:

• Grilled pork ribs with barbecue sauce.
• Grilled pork fillet.
• Grilled sea bass with Himalayan salt.
• Swordfish with prawns.

Dessert:

• Chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream.

Covid-19 Measures

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