- 4 hours
- Max People: 30
- All the time
- Min Age: 5+
- Pickup: Airport
Discover all the secrets about the most important industry in Spain on this visit to an olive oil farm from Relleu. Taste three varieties of extra virgin olive oil during a guided tasting. The trip contains also a visit to the largest and most popular sightseeing in this region – Canelobre Cave.
What to expect
Highlights of the Olive farm
• Visit an old olive oil factory near Relleu, Alicante Province
• Visit an olive grove and learn about harvesting
• Learn about the traditional processes and the machines
• Taste different varieties of of this “liquid gold” with an appetizer
• Shop in the Facatory’s shop and buy exclusive high quality olive oils
Visit to Canelobre Caves
Venture underground to explore the Canelobre Cave, a spectacular cavern just north of Alicante. Enjoy transport directly from Torrevieja and a guided tour of the cave, one of the largest and most popular in the Valenciana region. Take in dramatic stalactites and stalagmites while learning about the formation of this karst cave over history. A guided tour of the cavern interior for insights into its formation and geology Bird’s-eye views over the mountains and sea from the cave and town of Busot.
What to expect?
- Discover what Citriculture is.
- Know the best-kept treasures of the Ricote Valley among the different species of citrus fruits that we grow: the exotic ones that are new in the European markets, the old ones that are in extinction and the traditional ones that have always been cultivated in these lands.
- Taste “In Situ” and freshly picked from the tree, the different varieties that make up our harvest.
- Learn the curiosities and techniques of its cultivation in the history of the Ricote Valley.
- Enjoy the best views of the Valley, from the viewpoints of the farm.
- Visit other beautiful nature spots in the area.
Itinerary
8:00/9:00 AM – Pick up and Heading to Busot
Your Guide will pick you up at the indicated address and time during the booking process and you will drive towards Alicante region.
10.30 -11.30 Canelobre Cave guided tour
12.00 -14.00 Olive Farm guided tour with tasting
You will walk between the olive grove and watch how harvesting is done. Then we visit the old farm and get know all about the olive oil process. After the factory visit we stay in the farm garden for olive oil tasting.
15.00 Returning to Torrevieja and Drop-off
When returning your guide will drop you at the indicated address during the booking process or wherever you ask him for, if you switch your plans.
17:00 At home
The tour includes:
- Tickets of the guided tours in Canelobre Cave and Olive Farm
- Transportation and beverages in bus
- Picnic with cold beverages and wine
- Travel coach/guide/translation services
- We speak English, Finnish, Estonian and Russian.
Important to know:
- The tour takes place with a minimum of 7 people
- The exact pickup time will be announced by e-mail
1 day before departure - Bring with You: comfortable casual shoes
Not suitable for:
- Children under 5 years
- Wheelchair users
- Pets (not allowed)
