Discover the ancient art of olive oil production at Lagar dos Pardieiros with a guiding tour, tastings, and scenic countryside views that celebrate Portuguese culinary traditions.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels, including casual walkers
Wildlife
History
The olive mill dates back over a century and has been a family-operated business since its founding, preserving traditional milling techniques.
Conservation
The farm practices sustainable cultivation, focusing on organic methods to protect the soil and native flora.
Lagar dos Pardieiros
Discover the ancient art of olive oil production at Lagar dos Pardieiros with a guiding tour, tastings, and scenic countryside views that celebrate Portuguese culinary traditions.
Lagar dos Pardieiros is a family-run olive oil mill located in Alferce, Faro. The mill welcomes visitors for guided olive mill tours, professional olive oil tastings, and curated gourmet experiences that showcase cold-pressed oils produced with traditional Mós de Pedra (stone mill) methods. Guests can choose from a range of experiences: short 45‑minute Lagar tours, 1.5‑hour tastings with Tiborna and tapas, two‑hour Mós de Pedra sessions with seasoning workshops, and three‑hour gourmet journeys including curated menus.
Each experience focuses on the production process and sensory evaluation of olive oil. Guided tours explain pressing techniques, cold‑press extraction, and the family heritage behind each bottle. Professional tastings train guests to detect flavor notes and quality markers in extra virgin olive oil. Food pairings — including traditional Tiborna and small tapas — illustrate how olive oil complements regional cuisine. Scenic walks on site provide context about local olive groves and the landscape of Alferce.
Practical details are transparent: a mix of 45‑minute, 1.5‑hour, two‑hour, and three‑hour options is available, and activities combine guided commentary, hands‑on tasting, and simple culinary elements. Descriptions emphasize artisanal craftsmanship, sensory discovery, and family tradition. Lagar dos Pardieiros positions itself as a destination for travelers seeking authentic olive oil education and tasting in Faro, offering clear, experience-specific itineraries led by knowledgeable hosts from the mill.
Visitors learn about the storytelling behind each bottle, the sensory vocabulary used in professional tastings, and the regional recipes that highlight cold-pressed olive oil as a central ingredient across guided tours and tastings on-site.
Location
Alferce, Faro
Southern Portugal olive mill
Tour Durations
45 min–3 hrs
Options from short to gourmet
Family Heritage
Cold‑pressed tradition
Family-run olive oil mill
Tours Offered
6 experiences
Guided tours and tastings
Reserve a Lagar dos Pardieiros tour or tasting now — select 45‑minute to three‑hour experiences and discover cold‑pressed olive oil traditions.
Arrive early to enjoy the scenic walk
Getting there early allows you to soak in the landscape before the tour begins.
Bring a notebook for tasting notes
Capture your impressions of different oils and flavors during the tasting.
Wear comfortable walking shoes
The scenic walk around olive groves requires good footwear for uneven terrain.
Check the weather forecast before visiting
Dry weather makes walking and outdoor views more enjoyable.
Comfortable walking shoes
Important for walking through the scenic outdoor areas surrounding the mill.
Notebook and pen
Helpful for jotting down tasting impressions and notes.
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
Protection against sun exposure during outdoor walks.
summer
Light jacket
Additional warmth during cooler parts of the day or year.
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