Guided Tours

From Granada: Olive Oil Mill Excursion in the Lecrín Valley

Leave the city behind and head into Andalusia’s olive-growing countryside. This guided excursion takes you to a traditional olive mill where you’ll learn how extra virgin olive oil is produced, from harvesting olives to extraction and storage. You’ll walk through the working areas, understand each stage of the process, and finish with a guided tasting session that teaches you how to recognize flavor profiles and oil quality.

Lecrín Valley landscape

Travel through rolling hills covered in olive groves and see traditional white villages scattered across the valley.

Traditional olive mill

Walk inside a functioning mill and see real production equipment including conveyors, presses, and storage tanks.

Production process insights

Learn how harvesting timing, milling techniques, and storage conditions affect taste, aroma, and quality.

Guided tasting session

Taste two varieties of extra virgin olive oil and learn how professionals evaluate intensity, texture, and notes.

Nigüelas stop

Visit the historic village area known for its traditional mills and rural Andalusian character.

What to bring

Wear comfortable shoes as you’ll be walking through parts of the olive mill and village surroundings.

Bring water, especially during warmer months, since the Lecrín Valley can get hot.

Sunglasses and a hat are recommended in summer due to strong Andalusian sun.

Accessibility

This experience is not suitable for wheelchair users due to uneven terrain and mill infrastructure.

Infant seats are available if requested in advance.

Additional information

The tour operates with a small group of up to 8 travelers for a more personal experience.

This activity requires a minimum number of participants; if not met, you’ll be offered an alternative date or full refund.

The excursion lasts approximately 2.5 hours and ends at the original meeting point.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.