About this tour
Spend 90 minutes at a working olive oil mill in Alhaurin el Grande learning how Extra Virgin Olive Oil moves from grove to bottle. You'll tour a fully operational 1910 mill with its original pulley-driven machinery, walk through the modern stainless steel production facility, then taste three distinct oils from the estate. By the end, you'll understand the craft behind this cornerstone of Mediterranean cooking.
Highlights
- Step inside a century-old mill still grinding olives daily
- See original pump and pulley systems powering the 1910 machinery
- Tour climate-controlled stainless steel storage cellar
- Taste and compare three house-produced Extra Virgin oils
- Learn how harvest timing affects flavour and quality
What to expect
The tour moves at a measured pace through the mill's working areas. You'll see olives being crushed and pressed using both heritage equipment and contemporary methods, then follow the oil into temperature-controlled storage tanks designed to lock in aroma and prevent oxidation. The tasting happens in a proper cellar space where you'll evaluate three oils side by side, noticing how terroir and harvest season shape their character. Expect to handle bottles, observe the machinery in motion, and get your hands a bit sticky.
Good to know
Wear sturdy shoes with grip; mill floors can be slippery. The tour is wheelchair accessible. Bottled water provided. No pets allowed. Suitable for all fitness levels, though there are stairs between some sections.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.