Expand and deepen your knowledge of all things olive oil with a tour of the Picualia olive oil mill. Located in the heart of Jaén, Picualia is regarded as one of the main contributors to recent innovations in the olive oil industry. Enjoy a tour of the grounds and a sample of some oil varieties.
Start your tour with a brief introduction to Andalusia's long-standing olive oil culture and what makes Picualia olive oil so special. Of all the 2,600 types of olives found the world over, the Picual variety has the greatest number of antioxidant effects.
Follow your guide through the ancient olive groves and into the state-of-the-art mill, where you will learn how the olives are collected from local farmers and how the oil is extracted and bottled.
Finish your tour with a guided tasting of some of Picualia's best olive oils. The factory also has a visitor centre, museum, and Mediterranean restaurant which you can explore after your tour.