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.
Starting at €84 | 4 Hours | Parties of 2 to 20 | Mangualde
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.
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
4 Hours
Mangualde
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.
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.
Dress in layers and comfortable shoes for harvesting and walking through the farm.
Use it to carry your tasting samples or personal items during the tour.
Start your day with plenty of time to participate fully in the experience.
Bring water for the walk and outdoor time on the farm.
Olive cultivation in Beira Alta dates back over 1,000 years, with traditions passed down through generations.
The farm employs sustainable harvesting practices to protect local biodiversity and promote eco-friendly farming.
Necessary for walking through orchards and farm terrain.
Protects against sun exposure during outdoor harvest activities.
summer specific
Preparedness for unexpected rain during outdoor parts of the tour.
spring/fall specific
Stay hydrated while walking and participating in farm activities.