Yesterday, January 7th, we visited @holaolive in Barcelona – and what an experience! Hola Olive is a place that awakens all the senses, and it is almost impossible to find words that can fully describe what we experienced. I have always been crazy about olive oil, but after this visit I am even more in love. Cooking and gathering friends around the table is my great passion, and in my kitchen olive oil plays a leading role. As a half-Italian, I am also quite demanding when it comes to quality – and Spain, the world’s largest producer of olive oil, delivered with gusto. Here we learned how the real “olive juice” comes to life: the olives must be pressed the same day they are harvested, and the temperature must never exceed 24 degrees. It is an advanced and demanding process that only a few producers in the world actually follow. We also got to try a completely unique oil from the only producer that removes the core before pressing – which makes the already sacred olive juice even more divine. We also learned that it takes about 10 kilos of olives to produce a single litre of the highest quality olive oil. We sampled exclusively Spanish olive oils, with a particular focus on the best from Catalonia. Carolina, who is the co-owner and responsible for the tastings, generously guided us through the tasting journey. She offered cava and carefully selected accompaniments that went perfectly with the fantastic olive juices. Carolina has a deep knowledge of olive oil – its properties, nuances and magic. She has spent over ten years researching and visiting the best producers in Spain and around the world. Of course, we went home with several exciting olive juices – oils that not only taste amazing, but also contribute to a healthier and richer life. My husband and I would like to extend a warm thank you to Carolina for all the new knowledge, flavours and inspiration, and we wholeheartedly recommend this experience to anyone who truly appreciates the good life. Hi Olive C. de Floridablanca, 130 L’Eixample, 08011 Barcelona, ​​Spain

A unique experience. I never thought I could experience this, but it was as intense as a wine tasting. Carol puts so much passion into what she does that she puts you in the right mood to enjoy this experience to the fullest. The presentation of the olive oil varieties, the association with different foods, the stories behind the products, create a wonderful atmosphere. I recommend this tasting to everyone who wants to do something different in Barcelona. Thank you, we felt wonderful.

Carolina is fantastic, and the olive oil tasting experience surreal! Thank you so much for the lovely time 🫶🏽

I was looking for 100ml bottles for the flight home. I was allowed to sample the olive oil; it was very intense, and the olives come from Tarragona. The lady served me with charm and energy. The shop was very stylishly decorated—minimalist, focusing on the essentials. Although I only needed bottles for my family and myself, she still lovingly wrapped them with padding, tissue paper, and labels. So, if you’re looking for regional, high-quality olive oil with excellent customer service, this is the place to go 🙂

The best olive oil you can buy in Barcelona, ​​I got the arbequina olive oil as a gift for my mother and she loved it Thanks for the suggestion Carol 💓☺️

Had an amazing tasting experience. Done in a nice relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommended.