ANCIENT OLIVE TREES
In order to make this type of natural heritage available to everyone who wants to discover and enjoy it, there are two areas in Ulldecona that can be visited free of charge; “the La Foia Ancient Olive Trees Area”, G40.618828 493878, and “the Montsià Path Ancient Olive Trees Area”. The “L’Arion Ancient Olive Trees Natural Museum” can only be visited with a guide, i.e. independent visits are not permitted. This guided tour consists of a visit to 35 trees spread across one hectare, known as the Fondo de l’Arion. It is one of 400 in the group, and is the largest concentration of ancient olive trees in the world. We will discover the magic of these unique and genuine living sculptures, and marvel at the impressive Farga de l’Arion I, planted in 314 AD during the reign of the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great. The visit concludes in the best possible way, with a tasting of ancient varietal olive oils. Succumb to the shapes, colours, aromas and flavours of this ancient tradition, which is sure to be an enjoyable experience.
WHICH VISIT DO YOU PREFER?
THERE ARE A RANGE OF OPTIONS FOR VISITING THE OLIVE TREES
L’Arion Ancient Olive Trees Natural Museum
€15 per adult, children under 10 years old free.
The price for visits including the Cave Site is €20/person and €14/person for visitors from 10 to 14 years old
Wednesdays and Fridays at 12:15 pm.
Saturdays at 10 pm as part of the Cultural Ulldecona tour (visiting the Medieval Castle at 12:15 pm and the Cave Site at 4:00 pm)
Approx. 2 hours.
Starting from the Tourist Office
If you require a specific language (Catalan, Spanish, English, French, German), please make this clear when making your booking; otherwise the guide will adapt the language of the visit to the needs of the group.
Make your booking with just one CLICK!
Cultural Ulldecona (Cave Paintings + Ancient Olive Trees + The Historical Centre)
This is one of the most popular guided tours, as it highlights three of our town’s most important assets, namely the Medieval Castle with its remains from various eras; the spectacular L’Arion ancient olive trees, which are genuine living sculptures, with an oil tasting included at the end of the visit; and one of the most complex and well-preserved sites of Levantine Cave Art in the entire Iberian Peninsula.
Make your booking with just one CLICK!
L’Arion Ancient Olive Trees Natural Museum - a tailor-made visit
One of our guides will take you to the L’Arion Ancient Olive Trees Natural Museum. This unique museum in Catalonia opened in 2006 after the first agreement was reached with the owners of the property, the Porta i Ferré de la Galera family. During the tour, the guide will point out interesting features while visitors enjoy the 35 specimens found across one hectare of a cultural and natural landscape that leaves an impression on everyone.
€35 per guide + €5/person aged 10 years old and over. Minimum visit fee: €60
Date and time to be arranged.
Approx. 2 hours.
Starting from the Tourist Office
Subject to arrangement
Make your booking with just one CLICK!
The L’Arion Ancient Olive Trees Cultural Landscape: Colours and Tastes
The world’s largest known concentration of ancient olive trees is located in the Sénia region in general and in Ulldecona in particular. This is one of the most authentic cultural and natural landscapes for understanding the essence of the Cultural Mediterranean.
The activity starts with a visit to the Old César Martinell Oil Mill, featuring a surprising tasting session with locally produced products from the region fused with different varietal oils. At the end of the day, we will head for the L’Arion Ancient Olive Trees Natural Museum to enjoy 35 authentic living specimens of impressive twisted trees and discover the Farga de l’Arion I, the oldest olive tree in the world, planted in 314 AD during the reign of the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great. The visit ends with a delicious tasting of ancient varietal olive oils produced at the property.
€15 per adult, children under 10 years old free.
Saturdays at 11:00 am. N.B.: By prior booking only!
Approximately 3 hours
Starting from the Tourist Office
Make your booking with just one CLICK!
Oleotourism with a star
This is a highly comprehensive activity that includes an explanation of how oil is produced in one of the town’s most iconic buildings, the Old César Martinell Oil Mill. This is followed by a detailed tour of the Via Augusta Roman road before heading for the L’Arion Ancient Olive Trees Natural Museum to enjoy 35 authentic living specimens of impressive twisted trees and discover the Farga de l’Arion I, the oldest olive tree in the world, planted in 314 AD during the reign of the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great. The visit ends with a delicious tasting of ancient varietal olives oils from the property itself. Afterwards, visitors can marvel at the cuisine of the two Michelin-starred restaurants (not included in the price). They can choose between Les Moles / the Antic Molí, although we also have an interesting range of cuisine in both Ulldecona and the surrounding districts.
€15 per adult, children under 10 years old free. At least 4 people required. (€60)
Sundays at 11:00 am N.B.: Prior booking required if visitors wish to eat at any of the collaborating restaurants.
Approx. 3 hours.
Starting from the Tourist Office at 11 pm and at 11:30 pm. From Conficon (Tortosa)
Subject to arrangement
Make your booking with just one CLICK!
Montsià Path Ancient Olive Trees Area
This newly designated Ancient Olive Trees Area is one of the largest and best-preserved areas of ancient olive trees within the boundaries of Ulldecona, and one of the most outstanding examples of the more than 7,000 ancient olive trees in the Sénia region. This site is strategically located at the foot of the Serra del Montsià mountains, close to the routes of the old Via Heraclea / Augusta Roman road and the Montsià road, making it very accessible. Although it is divided between various owners, the area (about 90 trees) is a landscape of groves of traditional olive trees which, combined with the good condition of the immediate surrounding area, make it a tangible and intangible heritage asset of the first order. The visit is free of charge and suitable for all visitors. A car park for cars and motorcycles has been provided 300 m from the access to the properties.
Find it with a CLICK!
