Olbia: visit a myrtle-making factory with tasting




Olbia: visit a myrtle-making factory with tasting
Explore Sardinia's myrtle craft in Olbia, with a close-up look at cultivation and production, plus tastings of four myrtles with local cheese, cured meats, and artisanal treats.
Experience Details
Discover the art of Sardinian myrtle growing in the Olbia area for an authentic experience in the heart of eastern Sardinia.
Stroll through the myrtle cultivations overlooking the Gulf of Marinella and admire the different varieties of selected plants cultivated with care and passion for generations. Then visit the production workshop and discover how the berries become liqueurs and bitters with a unique and characteristic aroma.
Expert guides will accompany you on this sensory experience that will culminate with the tasting of 4 types of myrtle, accompained by Sardinian could cuts, pecorino cheese, dark chocolate and craft ice cream and an olfactory test of myrtle and essential oils produced on the farm.
An irresistible journey into the flavours and smells of Sardinia!
What You Get
Good To Know
- Pets are allowed on a leash in open spaces but not in the production lab. You will also need to notify the guide of the presence of pets at the number on the Reservation Voucher before arriving at the meeting point.
- The tasting is available for participants 18 years of age and older. Children and young people aged 6 years to 17 years will be offered juice, a small snack with cheese, sausage and carasau bread, and ice cream.
- It is possible to reach the meeting point only by car. It is not possible to get there by public transportation and it is not recommended to arrive by bike because of the slope of the road in the last section.
- It is recommended to drive along SS125 from Olbia and turn left at the intersection with Via Sannai, without following the navigator. Once at the entrance gate, ring the “Mirto Sannai” bell.
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
What You’ll Experience
Meeting & Pickup
via Sannai 51, via Sannai, Olbia Provincia di Sassari Sardegna, Italy, IT, 07026
Open in Google MapsThis experience ends at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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