Riudecanyes is a small village of just over 1,100 inhabitants, located 15 km from Reus. The inland of Baix Camp region boasts of beautiful sceneries by olive groves.

Riudecanyes is well known for the cultivation of the Arbequina olive tree and for the quality of its oil. Riudecanyes’ people live off of this traditional activity. Both the cultivation of the olives and the production of the oil are made in accordance to to the criteria of  Siurana DO, a designation that guarantees the highest quality of the product.

We propose this family visit adapted to learn about the olive tree and its fruits.

Itinerary

• Visit at the olive grove
• Visit to the belltower of Sant Mateu Church
• Visit to the Visitor Centre

We start the activity in an olive grove where we explain the secrets of the olive trees and we also learn how to the pick the olives. The guided walk is completed with games and activities both for kids and adults. After that, we wal around the village and climb up to the belltower of Sant Mateu Church. Ler on,we visit Fruits of the Landscape Visitor Centre,  located in the old facilities of the Cooperative and which exhibits an old oil mill and a hydraulic press, as well as an exhibition and audiovisuals. Finally,we taste a traditional snack: bread with Escornalbou Extra Virgin Olive Oil and for those with a sweet tooth, the sweet version: bread with oil and sugar.

Visits for groups by appointment

When:

Upon availability and prior consultation.

Price:

75€ per family with up to 6 members. Plus 10€ for extra member.

Language:

Spanish, Catalan or English.

Includes:

Bread and olive oil tasting.

Allergies:

Please report any food allergies.

Recommended clothing:

Comfortable shoes are recommended.

Difficulty:

Low.

Accessibility:

Suitable for wheelchairs.

Pets:

Allowed.