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Land Adventures at Olive Oil Farm in Beira Alta - Viseu

Land Adventures at Olive Oil Farm in Beira Alta

Mangualde

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Overview

Discover the art of olive oil making with a hands-on harvest experience in Portugal's Beira Alta region. Learn, taste, and take home a piece of this rich tradition.

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Mangualde, Viseu

Olive Oil Pick and Taste

Starting at €84 | 4 Hours | Parties of 2 to 20 | Mangualde

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About This Adventure

Experience the rich tradition of olive harvesting in Beira Alta, where you'll pick olives, enjoy a traditional snack, and witness the transformation of fruit into golden olive oil. This immersive 4-hour journey includes a guided tour of the olive oil cooperative and a delightful tasting, making it a unique and memorable adventure.

Rates

Adult: €84 (+12 years old)

Child: €40 (4-11 years old)

Young child: free (0-3 years old)

Minimum party of 2 required to book


Duration

4 Hours


Location

Mangualde


About

On the Beira Alta, where the Galician olive tree reigns supreme, we will discover this ancient tree and the fruit that gives rise to olive oil, taking part in this ancestral tradition.

Take part in the olive picking accompanied by a traditional snack, from collecting the fruit from the farm's olive grove to the oil press, and at the end see how this golden nectar appears in the olive oil press.


Includes

  • Welcome to the farm
  • Olive Harvesting Workshop with traditional snack
  • Preparation the olives for delivery to the Olive Oil Press
  • Olive oil tasting
  • Guided tour of the Olive Oil Cooperative
  • Visit to the Pedagogical Farm

NOTE

Depending on the weather conditions the activity may vary. In the unlikely event of a necessary cancellation we will contact the guests at our earliest opportunity to present an alternative date/hour.

After booking we will send all the details of the reservation, as well as the location of the farm and the contact of the farmer.

If you wish to propose another day or time for the experience, send us a message and we will do our best to reschedule, or we can include one more experience for all day.

Adventure Tips

Wear comfortable clothing

Dress in layers and comfortable shoes for harvesting and walking through the farm.

Bring a small bag

Use it to carry your tasting samples or personal items during the tour.

Arrive early

Start your day with plenty of time to participate fully in the experience.

Stay hydrated

Bring water for the walk and outdoor time on the farm.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • European hare
  • Eurasian jay

History

Olive cultivation in Beira Alta dates back over 1,000 years, with traditions passed down through generations.

Conservation

The farm employs sustainable harvesting practices to protect local biodiversity and promote eco-friendly farming.

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Recommended Gear

Comfortable walking shoes

Essential

Necessary for walking through orchards and farm terrain.

Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)

Essential

Protects against sun exposure during outdoor harvest activities.

summer specific

Light rain jacket

Preparedness for unexpected rain during outdoor parts of the tour.

spring/fall specific

Reusable water bottle

Essential

Stay hydrated while walking and participating in farm activities.