The Oleoturismo España (Oleotourism Spain) network has been established to enable tourists to discover its olive oil.

This new network features over 100 experiences across nine provinces, providing the chance for visitors to take in the traditions, landscapes and flavours of Spanish olive oil.

Supported by €1.5 million in EU recovery funds and coordinated by the Spanish Association of Olive Oil Municipalities (AEMO), this initiative aims to position olive oil as a symbol of national identity and a central pillar of sustainable rural tourism. 

 Three lesser known oleotourism routes within the network are :

Pulpí, Almería, Andalusia

Located between the desert landscapes of eastern Andalusia and the Almerían coast, Pulpí offers enriching oleotourism experiences through OleoAlmanzora, one of the region's most dynamic olive estates.

Visitors can take guided walks through cultivated olive groves, learning about the region's distinctive dryland farming practices and the local varieties of both Picual and Arbequina olives.

They will tour the mill and learn how the oil is cold-pressed and bottled, with an emphasis on sustainability and innovation.

The highlight is the tasting session, where visitors sample a range of extra virgin olive oils ranging from pure to flavoured infusions like garlic, chili, or lemon, paired with fresh bread, tomatoes, and local charcuterie.

https://oleoturismoespana.com/

Riudecanyes, Tarragona, Catalonia

Riudecanyes, a Catalan mountain village located 30 minutes inland from the Costa Daurada, has rich olive oil production heritage.

Visitors can experience olive culture through Escornalbou Gourmet, a boutique family-run initiative focused on eco-friendly production and cultural preservation.

There will be a guided stroll among century-old olive trees that have shaped the landscape for generations, tastings of olive oil with traditional pan con tomate, olive pâtés, and chocolate made with olive oil.

Escornalbou also offers interactive workshops where guests can infuse their own olive oil, create olive-based cosmetics, or participate in seasonal harvest events.

https://oleoturismoespana.com/

Serra Calderona, Valencian Community

Northwest of Valencia city, the Serra Calderona Natural Park is an unspoilt area rich in biodiversity, and a long-standing olive oil tradition.

The surrounding villages, such as Olocau, Gàtova, and Segorbe, form part of a movement to preserve heritage olive varieties, many of which are listed on the Slow Food Ark of Taste for their endangered status and exceptional quality.

Visitors here can hike or cycle along scenic trails that wind through terraced olive groves, many of which are still hand-harvested using ancestral methods.

Local cooperatives and family producers offer tastings of rare oils from trees that are hundreds of years old, including varieties like Serrana de Espadán and Villalonga.

The focus here is on education, nature, and environmental preservation.

https://www.visitvalencia.com/en/what-to-do-valencia/nature-in-valencia/sierra-calderona

https://www.slowfood.com/biodiversity-programs/ark-of-taste/

 More information :

https://oleoturismoespana.com/ and www.spain.info