The Frantoio racconta. Guided tours at the Hidden Treasures of Carpignano Salentino
Il Frantoio racconta. Visite guidate presso i Tesori Nascosti di Carpignano Salentino
- Fri 30 October 2026
- Frantoio ipogeo, Carpignano Salentino (LE)
Description
Automatically translated from Italian.
In the underground oil mill of Carpignano Salentino, on 30 October 2026, guided tours will reveal the secrets of the local olive-growing tradition. Participants will discover the history of the Salento oil mill through historic environments and tools, tracing production processes from ancient times to the present day. The guides will explain the extra virgin olive oil chain, from olive harvesting to final production, focusing on the quality of native Puglia varieties and environmental sustainability. The experience includes tastings of extra virgin olive oil and local specialty products, an opportunity to savor the agricultural excellence of the area and deepen the values of the Mediterranean diet. Free entry.
Original text in Italian
Nel Frantoio ipogeo di Carpignano Salentino, il 30 ottobre 2026, visite guidate raccontano i segreti della tradizione olivicola locale. I partecipanti scopriranno la storia dell'olearia salentina attraverso ambienti e strumenti storici, ripercorrendo i processi produttivi dall'antichità ai giorni nostri. Le guide illustreranno la filiera dell'olio extravergine, dalla raccolta delle olive alla produzione finale, con attenzione alla qualità delle varietà autoctone pugliesi e alla sostenibilità ambientale. L'esperienza include degustazioni di olio extravergine e prodotti tipici locali, un'occasione per assaporare le eccellenze agroalimentari del territorio e approfondire i valori della dieta mediterranea. Ingresso gratuito.
Nearby, on the same days
- Criamu in ConcertFri 30 October · Carpignano Salentino · very close
- All Saints' FairFri 30 October · Carpignano Salentino · very close
- Li Vasapiedi in ConcertFri 30 October · Martignano · 8.3 km away
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Worth seeing nearby
Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of Santa CristinaAlso known as the Crypt of Madonna delle Grazie, the cave church represents
the first testimony of Greek-Byzantine rites in Carpignano. Carpignano Salentino very close- Museums and theatresMus. Ar. Ca - Archaeological Museum Carpignano SalentinoThe Baroque palace that was once home to the noble Ghezzi family is now home to a widespread museum and will soon be completed with an archaeological section. Carpignano Salentino very close
Churches and cryptsMonastery and Church of Santa Maria della ConsolazioneThe 17th century church and adjacent convent are a trove of art and culture
with magnificent examples of Lecce Baroque and the genuine products of the
Monaci Cistercensi. Martano 2.9 km away
ArchaeologyTeofilo MenhirThe Teofilo Menhir, among the tallest in Puglia, soars above the heart of
the town with its majesty shrouded in a veil of mystery. Martano 3 km away