Granada: Alcalá la Real Fortress and Olive Oil Mill Day Trip
ID: GYG1332273-2034797
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Explore the Fortress of La Mota in Alcalá la Real on a guided tour from Granada. Visit a former olive oil mill, learn about the production process, and taste extra virgin olive oil.
Begin your journey in Granada and travel to Alcalá la Real. Visit the Fortress of La Mota, a hilltop fortress that served as a strategic lookout for centuries. Explore the citadel, the impressive church, and the three distinct neighborhoods, learning about life in a borderland between the Castilian and Nasrid realms.
After the tour, stop for a meal (not included) and savor typical Andalusian dishes. Finally, visit a former olive oil mill to learn about olive trees, their life cycle, and the process of making olive oil. End your day with a tasting of real extra virgin olive oil.
Highlights
- Step back in time as you explore the Fortress of La Mota
- Discover the history of Alcalá la Real and its strategic location
- Wander through the citadel, church, and three neighborhoods
- Learn about the olive oil production process at a former mill
- Taste real extra virgin olive oil and learn about its life cycle
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The trip starts at a meeting point in Granada
Travel time to Alcalá la Real is approximately 40 minutes
Food is not included in the price
INCLUDED
- Visit to the fortress of La Mota
- Entry to the fortress
- Visit to a former olive oil mill
- Olive oil tasting
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
