Things to do in Jaén

Immerse yourself in the exquisite world of olive oil at the Oro Bailén oil mill, one of the most renowned olive oils in the world. You will start with a visit to the mill where you will learn about the entire process of producing this liquid gold, from the arrival of the olives to their packaging.

You will understand each step in detail. And to finish, you will taste the varieties of the delicious Oro Bailén oil, learning to savor its flavors and aromas.

Don't miss out on enjoying such a privileged oleotourism experience.

Baeza is the city of which Antonio Machado wrote ‘Campo de Baeza, I'll dream of you when I don't see you’. With this guided tour you will understand why the illustrious poet expressed his longing for Baeza, a city declared a World Heritage Site together with Úbeda, thanks to its great monumental and historical heritage of its splendid Andalusian Renaissance. 

Cobbled streets, a Cathedral of Romanesque origin and later transformed into Renaissance, palaces with beautiful ‘altarpiece-doors’ in honour of the nobles who lived there. It will seem as if you are walking through a Castilian city but in the middle of the olive groves of Jaén. You will also be able to taste the local olive grove's ‘green gold’. A perfect visit to get to know the culture and tradition of Baeza to the full.

One of the most famous mills in Jaén is Oleofer S.L., where the exquisite "Tierras de Tavara" EVOO is produced. On this visit, you will learn firsthand about the culture of this liquid gold. You will discover the production process from the moment the olives arrive at the mill until the oil is bottled and ready for sale.

You will complete the experience with a tasting, delighting in different types of Extra Virgin Olive Oils and learning to distinguish between them.

If you like to discover locally produced wines, Alcalá la Real is the perfect place for you. You'll visit Marcelino Serrano's vineyards and winery, where you'll taste three of his own wines and sample typical local aperitifs. You'll discover the complex world behind wine production, its curiosities, anecdotes, etc. All from the hand of experts, such as the winegrower and oenologist Marcelino Serrano, and Blanca María Serrano, oenologist, Technical Engineer in Agro-food Industries and Oenology Graduate from the University of Cordoba.