What would Málaga’s cuisine be without its Extra Virgin Olive Oil? Málaga stands out in the production of liquid gold, and its mills, increasingly known and recognized both inside and outside our borders, offer us oil of exceptional quality.
The mills Finca La Torre, Hacienda de Colchado, and Promociones Cimat Álora XXII were the winners of the XX Award for Best Extra Virgin Olive Oil in the province of Málaga in 2021, an honor granted by the Diputación de Málaga.
The most important varieties of Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Málaga are Hojiblanca, Verdial de Vélez, Nevadillo, Lechín de Sevilla, and Manzanilla Aloreña. Part of their production is protected under the Denomination of Origin of Antequera Olive Oils.
The Hojiblanca olive oil, especially abundant in the Antequera plains, is one of the most important, not only in Málaga but also in Andalusia.
The most abundant variety in the province of Málaga is the Manzanilla Aloreña, known primarily for its use as table olives.
Additionally, there are other secondary varieties such as Campiñesa, Koroneiki, Picuda, Vidueña, Nevadillo Blanco, Pico Limón, Cornicabra, Arbequina, Picual, and Gordalilla, among others, spread across other areas of the province of Málaga.
More and more mills in Málaga are embracing olive oil tourism and offering tours to learn about the production of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. This allows specialized and increasingly discerning consumers to discover firsthand how this culinary treasure is extracted.