Journal / Olive oil & harvest

Olive oil & harvest

From the grove to your kitchen: how the Alentejo olive harvest works, what makes good extra virgin olive oil, and the story behind our 2026 harvest.

Inside the 2026 olive harvest: what happens to your bottle

From the first nets under the trees in October to the moment your bottle ships in April 2027 — the full journey of a Portugal Adventure Club harvest, step by step.

The olive harvest season in rural Portugal

A practical guide to the traditional olive harvest in the Alentejo, covering the timing, methods and local production process.