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Guided Tastings at Olive Oil Mills:

• Tours of olive oil mills (lagares) often include guided tastings where you can learn to distinguish different flavors, aromas, and qualities of olive oil.

Olive Grove Tours and Tastings:

• Visit olive groves to understand the cultivation process. These tours typically conclude with a tasting session, where you can sample the oil directly from its source.

Olive Oil and Food Pairing Sessions:

• These sessions focus on how to pair different types of olive oil with various Portuguese dishes, enhancing the culinary experience.

Educational Workshops on Olive Oil:

• Workshops that educate participants about the history, types, and health benefits of olive oil, along with tasting sessions.

Olive Oil Tasting and Cooking Classes:

• Combining olive oil tasting with cooking classes where you learn to cook traditional Portuguese dishes using various olive oils.

Regional Olive Oil Tours:

• Portugal has several olive oil-producing regions, each with its unique varieties. Tours may focus on specific regions like Alentejo or Trás-os-Montes, showcasing the distinct characteristics of each area’s olive oil.

Olive Harvest and Oil Pressing Experiences:

• Participate in the olive harvest and witness the pressing process, followed by a fresh olive oil tasting – a truly farm-to-table experience.

Blind Olive Oil Tasting Challenges:

• These involve tasting various olive oils without knowing their labels or origins, aimed at testing and refining your palate.

Luxury Olive Oil Tasting Experiences:

• High-end tastings often conducted in elegant settings, sometimes paired with other gourmet products like wine or cheese.

Olive Oil Festivals and Fairs:

• Events where various producers showcase their oils. These festivals are great for tasting a wide range of olive oils and learning about new and traditional production methods.