Inside an 18th‑Century Almazara: A One‑Hour Oil‑Tasting Walkthrough in Villarejo de Salvanés

VILLAREJO DE SALVANÉS GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE

Inside an 18th‑Century Almazara: A One‑Hour Oil‑Tasting Walkthrough in Villarejo de Salvanés

A guided, one‑hour visit to an 18th‑century olive‑oil mill that walks you through reception, weighing, molturación and bottling, finishing with a tasting of monovarietal and seasoned extra‑virgin oils.

Inside an 18th‑Century Almazara: A One‑Hour Oil‑Tasting Walkthrough in Villarejo de Salvanés.

Duration
1 hora
Location
Villarejo de Salvanés
Operator
Cooperativa madrileña del campo aceitera
Category
Guided Tour
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Step into an 18th‑century almazara in Villarejo de Salvanés and watch a compact, guided demonstration of traditional olive‑oil production: from reception of the fruit and weighing, through molturación, to final envasado, capped by a tasting of pure, flavorful oils.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE MILL

An 18th‑century almazara preserved in place

The visit centres on an historic almazara dating to the 18th century, where the building and its working spaces form the backdrop for an explanation of the old production environment.

THE PROCESS

Step‑by‑step of oil production

Guides explain the sequence from receipt of the fruit and weighing through molturación and bottling, giving visitors a clear view of how the oil is produced.

THE TASTING

A focused tasting of monovarietal and seasoned oils

The tour includes a tasting of the cooperative's oils, featuring extra‑virgin monovarietals as well as condimentados (seasoned oils).

What the day feels like

What the hour feels like

In a compact, one‑hour guided visit you move from room to room of the historic mill as the guide narrates each production stage, concluding with a tasting that lets you sample the cooperative’s extra‑virgin and seasoned oils.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this visit suits — and who should plan otherwise.

1
Small groupsIdeal for small groups and intimate visits thanks to the stated maximum of 15 participants.
2
Curious day‑trippersGood for visitors wanting a compact, one‑hour encounter with traditional olive‑oil production given the tour's brief format and limited group size.
3
Food and oil enthusiastsA focused tasting element makes the visit suitable for people interested in tasting and learning about monovarietal and seasoned extra‑virgin oils within a small‑group setting.
4
Large parties or eventsNot ideal for very large parties because the tour is run with a maximum capacity of 15 people.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

No specific gear requirements are listed in the trip details.

On‑site practicalities

The available trip information does not specify additional gear, clothing, or accessibility requirements.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long does the tour last?

The guided visit is one hour in duration.

Is a tasting included?

Yes — the visit includes a tasting of the cooperative’s oils, including extra‑virgin monovarietals and seasoned (condimentados) oils.

What will we see during the visit?

The tour explains the production process at the 18th‑century almazara, from reception and weighing of the fruit through molturación and bottling.

Is there a limit on group size?

Yes — the tour is capped at a maximum of 15 participants.

Where does the tour take place?

The Pack Óleo – Tour takes place at the historic olive‑oil mill in Villarejo de Salvanés, Comunidad de Madrid.