Ronda: Almazara by Philippe Starck, Olive Oil Tour & Tasting

Costa del Sol, Malaga



Enjoy a tour through an Olive Oil Museum in Ronda designed by Philippe Starck. Gain an appreciation for olive oil and local traditions as you taste a variety of fine local organic oils.

Highlights

  • Discover the world of olive oil through its distinctive attributes
  • Discover how to taste olive oil like an expert with a guided tasting
  • Experience a sustainable plantation environment
  • Uncover the secrets to pressing and bottling high-end organic olive oil
  • Walk through a setting of rolling vineyards with mountain views in Ronda

Description

This is a museum dedicated to functional art, which also serves as an oil mill producing some of the finest extra virgin olive oil in Spain. It presents the most significant figures of Andalusian culture.

You will discover the industrial process and the various varieties of century-old olive trees. All of this is presented through the vision of the French industrial architect and designer Philippe Starck.

The visit will last 1h30 and includes the tour of the Museum, the Mill, a walking tour through the farm showcasing centuries-old olive trees and plantation layouts followed by a professional tasting.

The tasting is conducted at a professional level, where you will learn to identify the positive attributes of extra virgin olive oil, as well as the differences between a mild and an intense oil. You will then have the opportunity to taste it accompanied by a traditional artisanal Andalusian mollete.

In one of the most beautiful settings in Ronda, enjoy an oil that received an award for being the best organic extra virgin olive oil in the world in 2015.

Includes

Guide
Olive oil tasting

Excludes

Transportation

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

It is an olive oil mill designed by Philippe Starck that produces high-quality extra virgin olive oil and functions as a museum showcasing Andalusian culture.
The tour takes place in Ronda, near Malaga, within a sustainable plantation surrounded by vineyards and mountain views.
A guided tasting session is included where you discover the distinctive attributes and flavors of different olive oils.
Yes, the olive oil pressed and bottled at Almazara is high-end and organic.
You will observe the entire industrial process from olive pressing to bottling, set in a functional art museum environment.
Check the official website for current opening hours and seasonal availability.
Yes, the tour includes a walk through sustainable olive groves amid rolling vineyards and mountain scenery in the Malaga area.
The museum and olive oil mill were designed by French designer Philippe Starck.
While the tour is primarily educational about olive oil production, it is generally suitable for families; check details with the operator.
Tour duration varies; check the website for specific timing information before booking.

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