Inside Spain’s Olive Oil Capital | Harvest & Taste in Priego de Córdoba

Travel expert Darley Newman visits Priego de Córdoba, Spain’s olive oil capital, to discover how world-renowned olive oil is made—from tree to tasting. Join Darley in the picturesque Andalusian countryside as she meets local producers Francisco García and Joanna Romero, who share the traditions, techniques, and flavors behind this liquid gold. Get hands-on with the olive harvest—whether shaking trees by hand or using modern machines—and follow the journey through the olive mill where the fruit is pressed and transformed. Then, enjoy a professional olive oil tasting, where Darley learns how to properly taste and appreciate the rich complexities of this staple of Mediterranean cuisine. What You’ll Discover in This Video: ✅ Olive Harvesting in Priego de Córdoba with Local Experts ✅ Behind the Scenes at a Traditional Olive Oil Mill ✅ Expert Tasting Tips—How to Taste Olive Oil Like Wine ✅ Cultural Insights into Spain’s Olive Oil Heritage ✅ Why This Region Produces Some of the World’s Best Olive Oils ✅ Unique Travel Inspiration in the Heart of Andalusia ✅ Sustainable Foodie Travel & Farm-to-Table Experiences 📺 Watch Travels with Darley on PBS, Amazon Prime & More: https://darley-newman.com 🔔 Subscribe for Food, Culture & Adventure Travel: https://darley.link/youtubesubscribe Follow Darley for More Travel Tips & Destinations: 🌍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darleynewman/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travelswithdarley 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@darleynewman 🐦 Twitter (X): https://x.com/DarleyNewman