Step inside Picualia, one of Spain’s most advanced olive oil mills, to see how extra virgin olive oil is crafted from olive to bottle. Discover cutting-edge technology and the rich agricultural landscape of Andalusia on this unique 45-minute guided tour.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
45 minutes
Fitness Level
No special fitness level required; mostly indoor walking on level floors.
Wildlife
History
Olive cultivation in Andalusia dates back millennia, central to local economy and culture, with Bailén historically known for its fertile groves.
Conservation
Picualia implements sustainable practices in olive processing to minimize waste and energy consumption, supporting environmental stewardship in the region.
Oleoturismo Picualia
Step inside Picualia, one of Spain’s most advanced olive oil mills, to see how extra virgin olive oil is crafted from olive to bottle. Discover cutting-edge technology and the rich agricultural landscape of Andalusia on this unique 45-minute guided tour.
Oleoturismo Picualia is an olive-oil tourism operator based in Bailén, Andalusia, offering guided visits to the Picualia olive oil mill and related culinary experiences. The program pairs immersive mill tours with sensory tastings and dining at AUREUM by Picualia, including experiences that highlight both traditional sites and modern production.
Visits include a guided tour of the 10th-century Castle of Baños de la Encina paired with an immersive visit to the Picualia mill, a 45-minute Almazara del Siglo XXI tour of the state-of-the-art facility, and a 90-minute Oleopack Picualia tour showcasing sustainable processes from fruit reception to bottling. Guests can choose shorter or extended formats such as Oleopack + Aperitivo, which combines a mill tour, tasting of AOVEs, and an aperitif with artisanal cheeses and a drink, or premium options like DEGUSTA JAÉN and FENOLOGICUM that pair guided mill visits and tastings with a tasting menu at AUREUM, including a Michelin-recognized tasting menu referenced in some experiences.
Oleoturismo Picualia emphasizes sensory education about extra virgin olive oil (AOVE), demonstrating production steps, varieties, and flavor profiles across tastings. Tours are guided and focused on the journey from fruit to bottle, showing reception, processing, and bottling in a modern mill setting. Visitors seeking a mix of history, technology, and gastronomy in Andalusia will find integrated experiences that connect olive groves, a historic castle, an innovative mill, and culinary pairings. Bookings and schedules vary by tour; information and reservations are available through The Adventure Collective listing for Oleoturismo Picualia. Plan visits in advance.
Location
Bailén, Andalusia
Base of operations in southern Spain
Tours Offered
6
Range of guided experiences
Tour Lengths
45–90 min
Short and extended visits
AUREUM Dining
Michelin-recognized
Gastronomy paired with oils
Reserve through The Adventure Collective to secure tour date, tasting, and AUREUM dining.
Arrive Early
Plan to arrive at least 5 minutes before your tour to ensure a timely start.
Wear Comfortable Footwear
The tour involves walking through industrial spaces—closed-toe shoes are recommended.
No Pets Allowed
Due to health regulations, pets cannot accompany visitors inside the mill.
Accessibility
The facility is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers, accommodating visitors with mobility needs.
Comfortable closed-toe shoes
Protect your feet during the indoor industrial tour.
Light jacket or sweater
Mill interiors can be cool, so layering is advisable outside summer months.
fall|winter|spring
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated during your visit in warmer weather.
summer|spring
Camera or smartphone
Document your visit to this innovative olive oil facility and surrounding landscapes.