Plaza de las Tendillas in Córdoba becomes a major showcase for extra virgin olive oil this weekend with the Festival Córdoba Virgen Extra, bringing together some of the world’s finest oils.
The province of Córdoba boasts highly prestigious extra virgin olive oils backed by numerous national and international awards. At this gathering, Córdoba’s designations of origin once again demonstrate the quality and distinctive character of a product central to the territory’s gastronomy and economy.
The festival features 43 exhibitors and expects more than 30,000 visits, giving the public an opportunity to discover, taste and compare the different nuances of the province’s “green gold”.
The programme includes tastings at stands, guided tastings, workshops, a gastronomic route and a live cooking area, as well as live oil extraction demonstrations, making it a comprehensive experience for professionals, enthusiasts and visitors.
Participants include the Córdoba Provincial Council, through Iprodeco, Córdoba City Council, the Córdoba Gastronomy Consortium, the Baena, Lucena, Priego de Córdoba and Montoro-Adamuz PDOs, and ACORA, AEMO and QV Extra.
