Andalusia is the largest olive oil-producing region in the world. 76% of the olive oil produced in Spain comes from Andalusia.
KEY FACT
76% of all the olive oil produced in Spain comes from Andalusia.
There are 12 Designations of Origin in the region, most notably PDO Baena, home to Cortijo de Suerte Alta.
The Four Olive-Growing Areas of Andalusia
- Area 1, or the Picual area: the strongest variety, with bitter flavours, a slightly peppery finish and notes of tomato plant, green almond and citrus. It includes Jaén and the districts of Iznalloz (Granada) and Bujalance (Córdoba).
- Area 2, or the Hojiblanca area: the mildest variety, with sweet flavours such as banana. It covers Córdoba (except Bujalance and La Carlota), Estepa (Seville), Loja (Granada) and Antequera (Málaga).
- Area 3, or Western Andalusia: four different varieties coexist here, making it the most diverse area. It covers Huelva, Cádiz, Seville (except Estepa) and La Carlota (Córdoba).
- Area 4, or Eastern Andalusia: Picual and Hojiblanca predominate. It includes Málaga (except Antequera), Granada (except Iznalloz and Loja) and Almería.
Frequently asked questions about olive oil in Andalusia
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12, including PDO Baena.
Baena is not assigned to a single, uniform area in the classification by zones, but it shares varieties with Area 1 (Picual) and also grows Hojiblanca and Picudo.
Twelve, including PDO Baena.
