Portugal is a land of slow beauty, where olive oil is woven into the rhythm of daily life. You feel it in the cobbled streets of hilltop villages, where olive trees frame every view. You taste it in simple dishes elevated by a drizzle of the olive oil placed on every table, and you smell it in the warm air of the Alentejo during harvest season.
So if you're planning a trip to Portugal and love olive oil as much as we do at Wildly Virgin, this is your guide. To taste, to explore, and to fall in love with the land behind the bottle.
In no particular order, here is a list of Wildly Virgin curated, olive oil themed, experiences that are sure to be memorable:
1. Visit the Groves and Dine at Herdade do Esporão
Vast groves stretch for miles in Portugal’s olive oil heartland. Visit Herdade do Esporão in Reguengos de Monsaraz for guided olive oil tastings and a Michelin-starred meal among the trees.
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2. Sleep Among the Trees at Golden House Lodões
Owned by one of our producers, Joaquim Moreira, this peaceful retreat sits amid ancient olive trees and sweeping views of the Trás-os-Montes hills. Quiet, rustic, and full of soul.
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3. Taste and Harvest with Passeite
Our friend Marie Passos runs Passeite, a family-run olive oil farm just outside Coimbra. Walk the sheep-filled groves, taste fresh-pressed oil, and, in harvest season, help bring in the fruit.
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4. Tour Monterosa in the Algarve
Our friends at Monterosa offer one of Portugal’s best olive oil tours at their award-winning estate near Moncarapacho. Stroll through the groves, explore their boutique lagar, and enjoy a guided tasting of their exceptional oils. Bonus: its a short drive from the stunning Algarve beaches.
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5. Dine in a Palace in Lisbon
EVOO @ Palacio is a small restaurant nestled inside a Palacío converted into a boutique hotel in Lisbon's trendy Principe Real neighborhood. Every dish creatively features olive oil.
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6. Discover Olive Oil Heritage at Casa Anadia
This historic Ribatejo estate offers immersive experiences in a scenic riverside setting. Visitors can tour the groves, learn from a beautifully preserved old mill museum, and taste their excellent small-batch oils.
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7. Book a Tasting at Mesa de Lemos
In the highlands of Viseu, this fine dining spot gives olive oil a starring role. Refined, seasonal, and deeply rooted in the land.
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8. Stay in Style at Herdade da Malhadinha Nova
This luxury agriturismo in Alentejo pairs olive oil, wine, and high-end comfort. A full sensory immersion.
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9. Pair with Bread at Padaria Gleba
In Lisbon and Porto, Gleba's slow-fermented breads are perfect companions for bold Portuguese oils. Ask what they’re pairing this week.
10. Dine Under a 2,000-Year-Old Tree at Oliveira Velha
Amor é Cego offers an intimate 5 course tasting menu and olive oil experience under an ancient olive tree near Évora. Limited to 14 people, it is a guaranteed unforgettable evening.
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