Protected designations of origin of “Extra Virgin Olive Oil of Andalusia”

Graphic file representing the geographical scope covered by the denominations of Antequera, Baena, Estepa, Montes de Granada, Montoro-Adamuz, Poniente de Granada, Priego de Córdoba, Sierra Mágina, Sierra de Cazorla, Sierra de Cádiz, Sierra de Segura, Oil de Lucena. The olive grove forms a substantial part of the Andalusian landscape, constituting the source of wealth of numerous villages, base of its gastronomy and traditions. There is a whole millenary culture around the olive grove. Some olive groves, with many centuries of life, are true witnesses to our history. The olive grove, considered as a true Mediterranean forest, has an irreplaceable ecological value, which slows down the serious effect of erosion and the advance of desertification. In Andalusia, the expansion of the most environmentally friendly farming practices (organic production and integrated production) is also noteworthy, which contributes to greater consumer confidence.