About this tour
An 8.5-hour small-group tour through olive oil country in Andalusia, combining hands-on harvest training at a century-old plantation, production techniques at a working cortijo mill, and lunch with mountain views. You'll taste ecological oils, visit two whitewashed villages, and return to your coastal accommodation — ideal for anyone curious about how Spanish olive oil is made, not just the finished product.
Highlights
- Harvest demonstration at a centenarian olive plantation with working tools
- Tasting and production tour at a family cortijo with its own oil mill
- Lunch with one main dish and drink at a restaurant overlooking Montes de Málaga
- Guided walk through mountain villages Alfarnate and Alfarnatejo
- Small groups of 3–8 people, English/German/Spanish-speaking guide
- Round-trip hotel transport in a minivan from Nerja to Torre del Mar coast
What to expect
You'll be picked up from your coastal accommodation in the morning and driven inland to a working olive plantation where your guide demonstrates harvest techniques and explains the tools and process. After this hands-on introduction, you'll travel to a traditional cortijo (country estate) with its own mill, where you'll learn production methods and taste their ecological oils — likely several varieties to compare.
Mid-afternoon, you'll stop at a local restaurant with views across the mountains for lunch (main course and one drink included; dietary needs catered for if pre-booked). The final leg takes you through the small villages of Alfarnate and Alfarnatejo, set in the surrounding hills, before returning to your hotel. Expect a mix of standing at the plantation, some walking in villages, and several periods in the van.
What travellers say
- Practical, hands-on demonstration beats lecture-only oil tours
- Small groups create a relaxed, intimate pace
- Real working plantation and mill, not a tourist factory
- Mountain scenery and village exploration add cultural texture
- Lunch and tastings offset the 8.5-hour duration well
- Extended van time and winding roads may tire some travellers
- Limited to single main course and drink at lunch
- Moderate fitness required; not suitable for mobility issues
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
Best for olive oil enthusiasts, food-curious travellers, or anyone wanting to understand Spanish agricultural traditions beyond a restaurant meal. You'll need moderate fitness for walking around the plantation and villages, comfortable shoes are essential, and the tour involves significant time outdoors — sunscreen in warmer months is important. The route includes winding mountain roads; bring anti-nausea medication if you're prone to car sickness. Groups are kept small (3–8 people), and vegetarian options are available if you notify the operator at booking. The price includes one main and one drink at lunch only; additional food, drinks, or purchases are extra. Pick-ups operate from Torre del Mar to Nerja; ask about availability from other coastal points.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.