Olive Oil Route - Experience Guide

RUTA DEL IBÉRICO “DEHESA DE EXTREMADURA”

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EXTREMADURA OLIVE OIL ROUTE 2030 Extremadura Sustainable Tourism Strategy

Experience Guide

General coordination: Extremadura Tourist Board Text and design: Extremadura Tourist Board 2023 Edition

Travelling around Extremadura´s Olive Oil Route, an incredible experience Evidence says that olive trees have been grown in Extremadura for 2,500 years. Native varieties of olives such as Manzanilla Cácereña, Morisca, Carrasqueña or Verdial from Badajoz and others such as Cornicabra, Arbequina, Cornezuela or Jabata are mixed in a symphony to produce an oil of excellent quality.

We can find three Olive Oil Protected Denomination of Origin distributed throughout the territory of Extremadura: Gata – Hurdes and Villuercas – Ibores – Jara in the province of Cáceres and Monterrubio in the province of Badajoz. These Protected Denominations of Origin guarantee and ensure the delicacy of the products. In addition to this, we can also find nine territories of great importance for the quality of olive oil: Montánchez-Tamuja, La Siberia, Vegas Altas y Bajas del Guadiana, Comarca de Olivenza, Tierra de Barros, Zafra – Río Bodión, Tentudía and Campiña Sur. This gastronomic route invites you to discover Extremadura with the help of the Club de Producto Turístico made up of business offering different services, such as accommodation, restaurants, activities, museums, interpretation centres, specialised gastronomic businesses and oil mills, all of them willing to turn a gastronomic experience into an unforgettable memory.

The world of olive growing offers us unique experiences to enjoy the knowledge and all the flavours inherited from centuries ago.

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GETTING HERE: Extremadura is located in the west of Spain and its extensive network of roads and motorways mean that you can travel around it comfortably in a private or rented vehicle, undoubtedly the option that offers you the most freedom to explore every corner of the region.

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SALAMNCA / ÁVILA

Castelo Branco

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Navalmoral de la Mata

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Coria

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MADRID

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Trujillo A-58

Guadalupe

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CIUDAD REAL

Villanueva de la Serena Don Benito A-5

LISBOA

AEROPUERTO DE TALAVERA

BADAJOZ

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MÉRIDA

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Zafra Jerez de los Caballeros

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del Fresno

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Mohedas de Granadilla

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Don Miguel

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Alía

Cáceres

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Torremayor 11 Ribera del Fresno

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Puebla de Sancho Pérez

Plasencia and Northern Extremadura Cáceres and surroundings Badajoz, Mérida and surroundings Zafra and Southern Extremadura

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Extremadura

A gastronomic paradise 01. Vía Oleum 02. Oil Culture 03. The liquid gold secrets 04. Sierra de Gata, see, hear, feel 05. Time travel while at oil museum “Molino del Medio” 06. A day in Robledillo 07. Awaken your senses at GastroÓleo 08. An oil mill in Villuercas 09. Introductory Course to EVOO tasting 10. Cruise with a flavour of EVOO from Extremadura 11. From olive to oil 12. A switch from tradition to dearing innovation 13. Make your own oil Other gastronomy guides of Extremadura

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01 Via Oleum

Immerse yourself in the oil culture

What is it?

In this experience you will discover the culture of the olive tree and extra virgin olive oil in a rural environment as a paramount part of our history and our way of life. This is basically what we call sustainable olive and olive grove tourism.

The experience takes place in the town of Marchagaz. You will start with an oil tasting course, where you will learn to taste the olive oil, to get to know the positive and negative qualities of an olive oil as well as to enjoy its aromas and sensations. Afterwards, you will visit two oil mills, a traditional one and a modern one, where you will learn how the oil is extracted, its differences and coincidences over time.

Once the experience is finished, there will still be time to make a free visit to the historical and cultural heritage sites of the region, like Cáparra or Granadilla among others.

By taking part in this experience, you will do your bit to maintain the Manzanilla Cacereña olive grove, to promote organic farming and sustainable production, as well as reversing the demographic trend of abandonment of rural areas. If you come and meet us, we will show you how everything is done.

Plasencia and Northern Extremadura

Finally, you will visit one of our authentic treasures, the organic olive grove in Oleosetin in which you will also get to see the livestock, the perfect example of the symbiosis between agriculture and livestock to make a traditional crop sustainable.

Where?

La Almazara de Oleosetin Calle Piscina nº 4 Marchagaz (Cáceres) When?

All year round.

Languages offered: Spanish.

Accessibility: Not accessible.

Kid-friendly?

Yes.

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MÉRIDA BADAJOZ

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Key information:

Information and bookings:

Duration: 2.5 hours.

Group size: 5-60 people.

Top tip: Wear comfortable clothes.

OLEOSETIN Marchagaz / +34 618 607 033 info@oleosetin.com www.oleosetin.com

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02 Oil Culture

Guided tour to the Olive, Olive Grove and Olive Oil Interpretation Centre

What is it?

This experience takes place in Marchagaz, in the Olive Grove and Olive Oil Interpretation Centre, which are part of the Oleosetin facilities.

rudimentary ways of production which leaves us feeling surprised and delighted due to the lack of means and knowledge at the time.

Thanks to one of the best oil millers you will get to learn about the culture of extra virgin olive oil, its history and its roots in the villages located in northern Extremadura.

By taking part in this wonderful experience, you will do your bit to maintain the Manzanilla Cacereña olive grove, to promote organic farming and sustainable production, as well as reversing the demographic trend of abandonment of rural areas. If you come and meet us, we will show you how everything is done.

Whether used as a way to make a living, a source of food, a health or beauty product, olive oil is closely linked to our land, and without learning about its distinctive features it would be difficult to understand the way of life of the people in the region, which are often referred to as the olive tree offspring.

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Let us help you discover together the culture of olive oil, measurements, different ways of production, storage and transportation. You will even discover the science applied to these

Where?

La Almazara de Oleosetin Calle Piscina nº 4 Marchagaz (Cáceres) When?

All year round.

Languages offered: Spanish.

Accessibility: Not accessible.

Kid-friendly?

Yes.

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MÉRIDA BADAJOZ

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Key information:

Information and bookings:

Duration: 1 hour.

Group size: max. 25 people.

Top tip: Wear comfortable clothes.

OLEOSETIN Marchagaz / +34 618 607 033 info@oleosetin.com www.oleosetin.com

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03 The liquid gold secrets Come discover our oil mill

What is it?

Key information:

In this experience, you will get to taste different types of olive oils in an oil mill, as well as learn about how an oil mill works.

Duration: 1 hour.

Group size: 5-30 people.

Information and bookings: Where?

Almazara Vibel – Oleumviejo Ctra. CCV-11,5. Polígono 15 parcela 1 Mohedas de Granadilla (Cáceres) When?

Visit to the oil mill available from mid-October until mid-December. Olive oils tasting can be enjoyed all year round, except for olive season.

ALMAZARA VIBEL – OLEUMVIEJO

Mohedas de Granadilla / +34 687 429 255 oleumviejo@gmail.com www.aceitevibel.com Plasencia and Northern Extremadura

Mohedas de

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Languages offered: Spanish.

CÁCERES

Accessibility: Accessible.

Kid-friendly?

Yes.

MÉRIDA BADAJOZ

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04 Sierra de Gata, see, hear, feel

Enjoy some time in nature What is it?

Key information:

A guided walking tour across the vernacular architecture and the Oil Mill Route while enjoying nature and water.

Group size: max. 20 people.

Information and bookings:

Where?

Plaza Mayor de Torre de Don Miguel (Cáceres).

When?

All year round, but specially recommended during spring and autumn.

CENTRO DE INTERPRETACIÓN COMARCAL SIERRA DE GATA Torre de Don Miguel / +34 606 872 115 nuevogmj71@gmail.com Plasencia and Northern Extremadura

Languages offered: Spanish and Portuguese.

Torre de 4 Don Miguel

Accessibility: Not accessible.

CÁCERES

Kid-friendly?

Yes.

MÉRIDA BADAJOZ

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05 Time travel while at Olive oil museum “Molino del Medio” An ancestral tradition What is it?

Visiting this old oil mill will make you travel back in time while learning about the culture and traditions of our ancestors. In this medieval oil mill, you will get to see the original machinery and utensils used at the time to produce our liquid gold, i.e. olive oil, as well as to enjoy an olive oil testing experience of our manzanilla cacereña olives.

Key information: Duration: 2 hours. Times on demand.

Group size: Max. 25 people.

Information and bookings:

MUSEO DEL ACEITE “MOLINO DEL MEDIO” Robledillo de Gata / +34 652 160 692 juliomolinodelmedio@gmail.com www.molinodelmedio.com Plasencia and Northern Extremadura

Where?

Museo del aceite “Molino del Medio” C/ Plazuela nº 11 Robledillo de Gata (Cáceres)

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Robledillo de Gata

When?

All year round.

CÁCERES

Languages offered: Check with the museum.

Accessibility: Not accessible.

Kid-friendly?

Yes.

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06 A day in Robledillo Get to know our way of life What is it?

The experience takes place in a unique part of Extremadura. Considered as historical heritage since 1994 and the first rural wonder of Spain, Robledillo de Gata surely is one of the most beautiful towns in Spain.

We will make you feel like any other inhabitant of this mountain town. You will get to know and participate in its customs and traditions, ways of life and traditional work, which will let you feeling like a true ‘roblejillo’, i.e., the people that live in this mountain town.

What will you be up to during this day?

A tour to Olesetin Winery, where you will learn about the family project to enhance the rural environment.

Learning how to taste and EVOO as well as

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learning about Manzanilla Cacereña, a type of manzanilla olive from the region which is considered as a true treasure.

A tour to a typical mountain winery, where you will taste ‘vino de pitarra’, a type of wine that gets its name from the small clay container it is traditionally produced in.

Learning about the traditional work at the time, consisting of the olive grove, vineyard or orchard.

A self-guided walking tour around the town to learn about its history and discover its singular architecture.

By taking part in this wonderful experience, you will do your bit to maintain the Manzanilla Cacereña olive grove, to promote organic farming and sustainable production, as well as reversing the demographic trend of abandonment of rural areas. If you come and meet us, we will show you how everything is done.

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Where?

La bodega de Oleosetin Calle la Rúa 20, Robledillo de Gata (Cáceres)

Robledillo de Gata

When?

All year round.

CÁCERES

Languages offered: Spanish.

MÉRIDA BADAJOZ

Accessibility: Not accessible.

Kid-friendly?

Yes.

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Key information:

Information and bookings:

Duration: 2 hours.

Group size: 6-25 people.

Top tip: Wear comfortable clothes.

OLEOSETIN - LA BODEGA DE LUCAS Robledillo de Gata / +34 618 607 033 info@oleosetin.com www.oleosetin.com

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07 Awaken your senses at GastroÓleO

Seasonal products and the best olive oil

What is it?

Key information:

Enjoy a menu designed with local products and our Gata Hurdes Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and other varieties from Extremadura.

Duration: 2 hours.

Group size: Min. 2 people.

Information and bookings:

RESTAURANTE CASA LAURA Where?

Restaurante Casa Laura Avda. Portugal, 4 Valverde del Fresno (Cáceres)

Valverde del Fresno/ +34 646 602 219 barlauravdf@hotmail.com www.restauratecasalaura.com Plasencia and Northern Extremadura

When?

Meal times during summer and autumn.

Languages offered: Spanish and Portuguese.

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Accessibility: Accessible.

Valverde del Fresno

CÁCERES

Kid-friendly?

No. MÉRIDA BADAJOZ

Registration number: R-CC-00871

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08 An oil mill in Villuercas A passion for oil

What is it?

Key information:

Learn everything about olive oil, its production, extraction and conservation, through this unique experience and get an insight of the passion for olive oil in this oil mill guided tour. You will get to taste an excellent Extra Virgin Olive, produced using a single variety of Manzanilla Cacereña, a type of manzanilla olive oil typical in the area of Cáceres. During the tasting, you will be able to feel the balance between sweet, spice and bitter, as well as perceiving a freshly cut grass aroma and notice its texture…Let your senses do the magic!

Duration: 40 minutes.

Group size: 2-40 people.

Where?

Sociedad Cooperativa Santa Catalina Camino de Guadalupe nº 31 Alía (Cáceres)

Information and bookings: SOCIEDAD COOPERATIVA SANTA CATALINA Alía / +34 695 347 667 socios@aceitevirgenextraalia.com www.aceitevirgenextraalia.com Cáceres and surroundings

When?

All year round.

Languages offered: Spanish and French.

CÁCERES

Accessibility: Accessible.

MÉRIDA BADAJOZ

Kid-friendly?

Yes.

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Alía

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Key information:

Information and bookings:

Duration: 1.5 hours.

Group size: 6-20.

OLEOSETIN Cáceres / +34 618 607 033 info@oleosetin.com www.oleosetin.com

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09 Introductory course to EVOO tasting

The Oleotheque in Plaza Mayor What is it?

Visit a unique place the Oleotheque in the Plaza Mayor of Cáceres. A place where the culture of extra virgin olive oil is valued, as it is attached to our history, our culture and our gastronomy.

Don´t miss out on this interesting introductory course so that you can learn more about this product.

The course is divided into two different parts.

Firstly, you will start with a theory-based module to learn what an EVOO is, the olive tree and the different varieties of olives that exist. In addition to

this, you will review the extraction processes and distinguish the categories of olive oil that exist in the market according to the current regulation.

Last but not least, we you learn about the tasting phases and the positive and negative qualities of an EVOO. The second part is more practical. You will taste several extra virgin olive oils and comment on the sensations and impressions they give us. We will also solve all the questions that arise around olive oil. Does it expire? What is acidity? Does oil make you fat? When should I take it? Which olive oil is best for frying?... Last but not least, you will get some practical tips on choosing an EVOO and learn how to take advantage of its health properties. We will taste a tapa paired with some olive oils used in the tasting that will surely surprise you.

Cáceres and surroundings

Where?

Sociedad Cooperativa Santa Catalina Camino de Guadalupe nº 31 Alía (Cáceres) When?

All year round.

Languages offered: Spanish.

Accessibility: Not accessible.

Kid-friendly?

Yes.

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MÉRIDA BADAJOZ

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10 Cruise with a flavour of

EVOO from Extremadura In River Alagón

What is it?

Key information:

A river cruise through Canchos de Ramiro, which is like a true floating interpretation centre. In addition to the river cruise in a restricted SPA, you will also get to see the gems of our fauna, such as the imperial eagle, the black vulture, or the Egyptian vulture, among others. During the cruise, you will get to taste Extremadura´s liquid gold, i.e. olive oil which is made with Manzanilla cacereña, a type of manzanilla olive from the region.

Duration: 1.5 hours.

Group size: Up to 55 people.

Top tip: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes and binoculars for bird sighting.

Where?

Embarcadero de Ceclavín (Cáceres).

Information and bookings: FACTOR OCIO Ceclavín / +34 680 554 146 caceres@barcodeltajo.com www.barcodeltajo.com Cáceres and surroundings

When?

All year round.

Languages offered: Spanish, English and Portuguese.

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Accessibility: Accessible.

Kid-friendly?

Yes.

MÉRIDA BADAJOZ

Registration number: OA-CC-00123

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11 From olive to oil

Would you like to learn how extra virgin olive oil is made?

Would you like to learn about its qualities?

What is it?

Key information:

Sommelier Cati Bustillo invites you to walk around

Duration: Two hours.

Group size: min. two people.

Top tip: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

olive trees and discover the olive juice originating from two olive varieties (Carrasqueña and Morisca), native from the Tierra de Barros region in Extremadura. This region is the perfect place to

Information and bookings:

grow olive trees thanks to its red and clayey soil and

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mediterranean climate.

Ribera del Fresno / +34 656 837 943 info@cataconcati.es www.cataconcati.es

Where?

Ribera del Fresno (Badajoz).

Badajoz, Mérida and surroundings

When?

All year round.

Languages offered: Spanish and English.

CÁCERES

Accessibility: Not accessible.

Kid-friendly?

Yes.

MÉRIDA BADAJOZ

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Registration number: OA-

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Get to know our oil mill Key information: What is it?

A guided tour of the oil mill where you will learn about EVOO production process. In addition to this, a short introductory tasting course will be held.

Duration: 1.5 hours.

Group size: 4-15 people.

Top tip: Wear comfortable clothes.

Características accesibilidad: The oil mill is built without steps and with enough space for a wheelchair.

After the course, you will get a 250 ml olive oil bottle as a gift and the opportunity to visit the olive grove for free.

Information and bookings: ALMAZARA ALGUIJUELA Torremayor / +34 635 293 740 info@aceitesalguijuela.com www.aceitesalguijuela.com

Where?

Almazara Alguijuela Avenida de La Estación s/n Torremayor (Badajoz)

Badajoz, Mérida and surroundings

When?

From January to September.

Languages offered: Spanish.

CÁCERES

Accessibility: Accessible.

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Kid-friendly?

Yes.

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13 Make your own oil With the company Aceites Clemen What is it?

Key information:

In Puebla de Sancho Pérez, you have to go to the

Duration: Saturdays from 9 am until night time, after dinner Group size: 4-12 people.

Top tip: You have to be willing to be a little cold in the morning, to get wet and a little muddy.

You will need to work with your hands and move your whole body. But the most important part is being willing to learn and have a laugh.

countryside to see the olive trees, collect olives, take them to the oil mill and carry out the grinding process completely. You can also taste different menus prepared with our extra virgin olive oil and go home with some olive oil made by you.

Information and bookings: Where?

Aceites Clemen Calle San Antonio, 9 Puebla de Sancho Pérez (Badajoz)

ACEITES CLEMEN Puebla de Sancho Pérez / +34 924575214 aceitesclemen@gmail.com www.aceitesclemen.com Zafra and Southern Extremadura

When?

Only available during olive season.

Languages offered: Spanish, English, French and Italian.

Accessibility: Accessible.

CÁCERES

Kid-friendly?

Yes. MÉRIDA BADAJOZ

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