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Workshop Overview
- LanguageEnglish
- Duration1
- DifficultyBeginner
- Private Groups & Team Building
- 6 Min Group Size
- 20 Max Group Size
- 48 hours Advance Booking Time
- €30 Price Per Person (Groups)
- €180 Minimum Booking Value
- On-Site, Off-Site Location Options
- Next Date14/11/2026
Schedule Program
What's Included
Included
- Materials required for the session
- Bottle of olive oil to take with you
- Guided olive oil tasting at Merkado Single Estate Olive Farm
- A selection of estate-grown extra virgin olive oils
- An introduction to professional olive oil tasting techniques
- Guidance on recognising olive oil quality and sensory characteristics
Not Included
- Additional food or drinks beyond the tasting accompaniments
- Purchase of olive oil or other farm products to take home
- Additional activities or experiences not mentioned in the tasting
Location Details
Merkado Olive Retreat, Merkado Olive Farm, Rua de escola, Colos, Portugal
After the football pitch go down the hill and we are on the left hand side
Bookings close 48 hours before the workshop starts.
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From the UK Food Scene to the Olive Groves: Our Story
We have always been in the business of bringing people together. Before we fell in love with the rhythms of the olive farm, we spent years running a bustling restaurant and hosting vibrant events in the UK. That background taught us that true hospitality is all about the details—creating warmth, comfort, and unforgettable memories.
Today, we have traded the fast-paced restaurant floor for the peaceful energy of our olive groves, but our core mission hasn't changed. We are deeply passionate about two things: our magnificent trees and the incredible olive oil we craft from them. We don't just want to show you how a farm works; we want to invite you into our lifestyle, share the magic of the harvest, and treat you to a masterclass in flavor.
We are incredibly proud to be rated 5 stars on Google by the wonderful guests who have walked these paths before you. Whether you are a dedicated foodie, a nature lover, or just looking for a beautiful escape, we can't wait to welcome you to the farm and share our world with you.
FAQ's
Comfortable walking shoes, outdoor clothing suitable for a farm.
You'll sample a selection of extra virgin olive oils produced exclusively at Merkado Single Estate Olive Farm, discovering their individual aromas, flavours and characteristics.
Not at all! The experience is suitable for beginners and curious food lovers. You'll be guided through the tasting process and learn how to identify different aromas and flavours along the way.
Yes! The tasting includes fresh artisanal bread and local accompaniments, carefully selected to complement the olive oils and bring out their flavours.
You'll learn how to taste olive oil using traditional tasting techniques, recognise aromas and flavour notes, understand what makes extra virgin olive oil different from commercial blends, and discover how harvesting and cold pressing influence quality.
You'll leave with a deeper appreciation of extra virgin olive oil, a better understanding of its quality and flavour characteristics, and practical knowledge to help you choose and enjoy good olive oil in your everyday cooking.
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