Step off the beaten path and into the heart of the Alicante countryside with this exclusive Olive Oil Tour. Discover a hidden gem in the Alicante Mountains, learn the art of olive oil making, and enjoy a tasting session and picnic lunch.
Begin with a short drive from Alicante city into the tranquil countryside, where rolling hills and olive groves stretch across the landscape. Upon arrival, be welcomed at a charming, family-run olive oil farm — a place where generations have passed down the knowledge and passion for producing exceptional olive oil.
Stroll through the olive groves and learn how the different types of olives are cultivated, harvested, and selected for oil production. Your guide will walk you through the seasonal rhythms of the trees, the importance of timing, and the organic farming techniques used to maintain the quality of the olives.
From there, tour the production area and discover how the olives are pressed and transformed into the golden liquid that graces tables across Spain and beyond. Gain insight into the cold extraction process, how to recognize real extra virgin olive oil, and why quality matters — not just in taste, but in health benefits as well.
After exploring the grove and learning about the production process, enjoy a curated olive oil tasting session. This is where you’ll put your new knowledge into practice — sampling several varieties of olive oil and learning how to detect subtle differences in flavor, aroma, and texture.
The tasting is held on the farm’s rustic terrace or inside the welcoming main house, depending on the weather, with sweeping views of the surrounding mountains. It’s the perfect backdrop for the next part of the experience: a traditional picnic lunch.
Relax and unwind with a delicious picnic of regional products, thoughtfully selected to complement the flavors of the olive oils you've just tasted. Expect local cheeses, cured meats, fresh bread, pastries and other specialties from the area — all prepared with care and served in a relaxed, scenic setting.
