Underground Olive Mill Tour & Tasting near Otranto

Discover the wonders of Otranto, Italy with this unforgettable experience. Hidden beneath the sun-soaked Salento landscape, the Frantoio Ipogeo Mulino a Vento offers a rare journey into the region’s rich history of olive oil production. This underground mill, carved into the rock during the 16th century, served as a hub of both industry and culture, where olive oil was not just a food, but a source of light, currency, and identity. On this immersive guided tour, you'll descend into the hypogeum, exploring original production zones, including stone grindstones and pressing blocks once powered by blindfolded donkeys and wind sails. Along the way, you'll hear stories about the lives of the trappitari, the oil workers who lived underground during the harvest season, and the folklore that surrounds the area, including the eerie legends of the witches known as strìare. Highlights of your tour include: Explore a sixteen century underground olive millLearn the history and folklore of the olive oil production processTaste two regional extra virgin olive oils with traditional breadHear captivating stories about the trappitari and the local legends. Hidden beneath the sun-soaked Salento landscape, the Frantoio Ipogeo Mulino a Vento offers a rare journey into the region’s rich history of olive oil production. This underground mill, carved into the rock during the 16th century, served as a hub of both industry and culture, where olive oil was not. This tour includes: Guided tour of underground olive millStorytelling with multimedia elementsScreening of "Dei Nachiri e dei Mercanti"Tasting of two local extra virgin olive oilsBread with Senatore Cappelli du... Read More