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Olive oil mills in Mallorca: visits & tastings
Between November and January the harvest is in full swing – if you visit a mill in Caimari or the Tramuntana, you can see live how olives become the island’s liquid gold.
The short answer
Olive oil mills in Mallorca: visits & tastings
The best time to visit a mill is the harvest season from November to January, when the mills are actually in operation. Many producers in Caimari and the Tramuntana offer guided tours and direct sales from the farm; booking ahead is recommended.
Harvest season: when the mills are active
The olive harvest in Mallorca usually takes place between November and January. Only during this period are the mills actually in operation and can you watch the pressing process live – outside the season the equipment is usually idle.
Mills with guided tours
Producers such as S'Oller de Caimari and other mills in the Tramuntana offer insights into the pressing process. As dates and group sizes vary from producer to producer, it is advisable to book directly with the producer before your visit.
Buying direct from the producer
Many mills sell their oil from the farm, sometimes with an online shop as well. When buying, it is worth checking for the designation of origin Oli de Mallorca and the harvest year so you can judge freshness.
Practical tips
- Plan your visit for the November to January harvest season, otherwise the mill is idle.
- Ask about tours and dates directly with the producer in advance.
- When buying direct, look out for the harvest year and the designation of origin.
- For the return flight, pack bottles safely in your checked baggage so they won’t break.
Good to know
Price ranges, opening hours and airline rules change. We only state verifiable features and orders of magnitude – check details directly with the supplier or your airline before buying or flying.
Product knowledge
The specialities on this topic
Oil & salt PDO Tramuntana / Sóller
Oli de Mallorca
Mallorcan olive oil
Extra virgin olive oil with a designation of origin – often from Arbequina, Picual and Mallorquina olives.
- Ingredients
- Olives (Arbequina, Picual, Mallorquina)
- Dietary
- vegan · gluten-free
- Price range
- PDO oils cost considerably more than standard supermarket oils
- Where to buy
- Mercat de l'Olivar (Palma), Sóller farmers’ market
- Flying
- Liquid: only up to 100 ml in hand luggage. Pack bottles safely in your suitcase so they won’t break.
Last checked: August 2026
Price ranges, opening hours and airline rules change. We only state verifiable features and orders of magnitude – check details directly with the supplier or your airline before buying or flying.
| Product | Hand luggage | Suitcase | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oli de Mallorca | no | yes | Liquid: only up to 100 ml in hand luggage. Pack bottles safely in your suitcase so they won’t break. |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit a mill?
During the harvest season from November to January, when the mills are actually in operation.
Can you buy fresh olive oil directly?
Yes, many mills sell from the farm, some also online – booking ahead for tours is advisable.
Do you have to book a mill tour?
With most producers, yes, as dates and group sizes are limited.
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