The heart of oil tourism in Catalonia beats strongly during fairs and festivals dedicated to oil. They are a unique opportunity to enjoy and learn about this product. These are some of the most prominent. Siurana DOP New Oil Fair Celebrated in Reus, on the Costa Daurada. It is the first fair in Catalonia where the most important producers of the DOP Siurana present their new oil of the season together. Attendees can taste and buy more than 20 oils. At the Siurana DOP New Oil Fair, you can also participate in the fun activities that are organized for all audiences, especially the family. The Garrigues Extra Virgin Quality Oil Fair Another essential event is the Garrigues Extra Virgin Quality Oil Fair. It is a significant event that has been held in Les Borges Blanques, in Terres de Lleida, since 1963. The main element of the fair is the exhibition and tasting of oil from mills and cooperatives. It occupies more than 5,000 square meters of exhibition with traders and artisan oil producers from all over the territory. Various activities are organized, such as the oil race and the popular breakfast in which it is the star product. There are also gastronomic demonstrations and show-cookings by renowned chefs. Ventalló Oil Fair Also standing out is the Ventallo Oil Fair, which offers you the opportunity to discover and taste high-quality oils from the Oli de l'Empordà DOP in a charming environment. Throughout the day, the centre of the town hosts the stalls of various producers in the area. In the morning, a tasting is scheduled, for which you must register in advance, and guided visits are organized to the Oli de Ventalló company and other cultural activities are held, such as castelleres and sardanes performances. You can also taste wines from this area. Godall Oil and Asparagus Fair Olive oil from the DOP Oil of the Baix-Ebre Montsià and asparagus are the most representative products of the Godall fields and the protagonists of this fair. Take the opportunity to approach the cooperative's mill and take part in a guided tour of Godall's thousand-year-old olive groves. Musical vermouths, jotes dances, as well as several workshops and cooking demonstrations will accompany the tastings of the oils from the area's producers. The Fatarella Oil Festival The Fatarella celebrates the Oil Festival to make known and promote one of the most prestigious products of the Terra Alta region. Numerous activities related to the world of oil are organized. You can take part in picking the olives, see how the oil is made, taste the freshly made oil and even learn how to make an authentic allioli. Coinciding with the Oil Fair, you can also visit the Artisan and Traditional Products Exhibition of La Fatarella. Other Catalan oil fairs and festivals Other fairs and days dedicated to new oil or green oil are those of Maials (DOP Garrigues), Jesús and Mora la Nova (DOP Baix Ebre-Montsià) and that of Espolla (DOP Empordà). Original activities are also organized around oil, such as the Oil Festival Race, the Mountain Bike Route or the Oil Gastronomic Days with local restaurants. Do you want to enjoy the oil experience? Oil fairs and festivals not only celebrate a product, but also a tradition of living that has been maintained over time.