HORTA DE SANT JOAN WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Els Secrets de l'Or Líquid — A one‑hour, hands‑on olive‑oil workshop inside a 13th‑century mill in Horta de Sant Joan
A compact, guided experience that combines a visit to a medieval mill, a tasting of three monovarietal oils, and a bread‑oil‑chocolate finale—especially useful for families with young children.
Els Secrets de l'Or Líquid — A one‑hour, hands‑on olive‑oil workshop inside a 13th‑century mill in Horta de Sant Joan.
Discover the craft and flavors behind 'liquid gold' with a short, focused workshop set in the historic core of Horta de Sant Joan. Participants explore a 13th‑century mill, learn how the mill works, taste monovarietal olive oils, and finish by sampling bread with oil and chocolate—an activity especially aimed at young children and families.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A 13th‑century mill in the old nucleus of Orta
Visit a casa del s.XIII in the nucli antic d’Orta to see how a traditional oil mill functions and to place the tasting in a living historical context.
Guided tasting of three monovarietal oils
A short, guided tasting introduces the monovarietal oils produced on site—Empeltre, Arbequina and Picual—teaching participants to identify differing aromas, flavors and quality levels.
A family‑friendly finish: pa, oli i xocolata
The workshop concludes with a hands‑on, child‑friendly tasting of bread, oil and chocolate; the activity is specifically indicated for children aged 3 to 10 and requires at least one accompanying adult per child.
What the day feels like
What it feels like
Compact and tactile, the hour-long workshop moves from a brief historical orientation in the 13th‑century mill to a focused tasting station where participants sample and compare Empeltre, Arbequina and Picual oils, ending with a simple, convivial tasting of bread, oil and chocolate—an accessible introduction designed for families.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits — and who it requires.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
1 hora.
Identitat Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
The provided trip data does not list specific gear or clothing; note that children must be accompanied by at least one adult.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the workshop last?
The activity runs for 1 hora.
Where is the meeting point?
Meet at Identitat Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Is this suitable for children?
Yes—this activity is especially indicated for children aged 3 to 10; children must be accompanied by at least one adult.
What will we do during the workshop?
Participants visit a 13th‑century mill, take part in a guided tasting of monovarietal oils, and finish with a tasting of bread, oil and chocolate.
Which olive varieties are tasted?
The guided tasting covers Empeltre, Arbequina and Picual monovarietal oils.