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NATURE, TASTE AND TRADITION
Located in the extraordinary landscape of Villuercas Ibores Jara UNESCO Global Geopark and surrounded by the unparalleled beauty of environmental wonders, we have carefully crafted OleoExt® Oleotourism for you.Get to know the world of Olive Oil from its origin, the olive grove itself, and enjoy a sustainable, unique tourist experience and in total respect and harmony with the natural environment.
OleoExt® is a company affiliated with and certified within the Protected Designation of Origin Villuercas Ibores Jara Olive Oil, and we also participate as promoters and members of the Regulatory Council of said PDO. You will get to know our olive grove estate, which is registered in the Product Club of the Olive Oil Route program promoted by the Directorate General of Tourism of Extremadura.
Plans:
We offer two different options:
1) Option 1: EVOO sensations
Level: Beginner. Aimed at people who want to learn about the EVOO sector and are interested in healthy lifestyles and eating habits.
We propose a fun activity focused on olive culture, delving into the following topics:
- The origin of olive oil through an interpretation of olive cultivation in our organically certified olive grove.
- Discovering OleoExt EVOO and its varieties (Picual and Cornicabra), as well as the benefits, characteristics, and unique features of the Villuercas Ibores Jara Protected Designation of Origin (PDO).
- We will conclude the experience with an olive oil tasting to learn how to distinguish between different Extra Virgin Olive Oils.
During the event, we will spark interest and curiosity about olive cultivation, experience the sensations of tasting single-varietal EVOO, and by the end, participants will be able to identify the attributes present in the tasted EVOOs.
The activity includes as a gift a 100ml glass bottle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil made with olives from the olive grove itself.
Prices:
- Adults: 30€
- Children from 3 to 12 years old: 15€
- Children under 3 years old: Free
2) Option 2:Â The Secret of the Protected Designation of Origin
This unique activity focuses on promoting the olive oil culture present in the UNESCO Global Geopark Villuercas Ibores Jara and the key elements that define the Villuercas Ibores Jara Olive Oil PDO. The experience is offered based on the knowledge and expertise of OleoExt, a brand affiliated with and active on its governing body.
Participants will understand the meaning of a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), the position of the Villuercas Ibores Jara Olive Oil PDO, the keys to distinguishing and classifying a certified oil, and finally, the secret behind the designation.
The activity will simulate the actions performed by professional tasting panels and the interpretation of the attributes and requirements of our PDO using OleoExt's single-varietal extra virgin olive oils.
This option includes a 500ml glass bottle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil in premium format.
Prices:
- Adults: 60€
- Children from 3 to 12 years old: 20€Â
- Children under 3 years old: Free
- Informative workshop, guided tour of the olive grove, and olive oil tasting, depending on the chosen activity.
- Means necessary to carry out the tasting: single-use compostable glasses as well as elements necessary for tasting.
- OleoExt® Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
- Civil liability insurance for each attendee
- Promotional code for 10% discount on EVOO purchases in the OleoExt online store: valid for all references, payment methods and with no minimum purchase.
- Advantage conditions if you stay at Casa Rural La Posada del 42 in Carrascalejo. See details before booking: www.laposadadel42.com.
Meeting point:
Carrascalejo bus stop at the indicated time.
Duration:
1:15 - 1:30 hours approximately.
- From 12.00h. to 13.15h (Saturdays and Sundays)*. Autum/Winter season (October till April)
- From 19.00h. to 20.15h (Saturdays)*. Spring/Summer season (May till September)
Book your experience, write an email to info@oleoext.es with this information:
For other days request send an email.
Others:
-Â It is recommended not to use perfumes or smoke prior to the activity.
- Minimum grup will be 6Â people for activity 1 and 4 for activity 2.
-Â The olive grove is fully accessible and is located near the town center of Carrascalejo, and can be reached on foot or in private vehicles at the participant's expense.
- *Subject to weather conditions *
NÂş de Registro de Actividades TurĂsticas: OA-CC-00226
