The best Spanish olive oil designations of origin
The top 3 according to 17 votes from people: Siurana · Bajo Aragón · Aceite de Mallorca. (Updated Jun 1, 2026.)
The Spanish extra virgin olive oil PDOs that win the most awards (IOC's Mario Solinas, the Ministry's Alimentos de España prizes) and their olive varieties. Spain has over 30 olive oil PDOs.
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Top 12
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1
Siurana
Arbequina from Camp de Tarragona, the oldest Catalan PDO.
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2
Bajo Aragón
Empeltre from Teruel and Zaragoza, sweet and mild.
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3
Aceite de Mallorca
Mallorquina, arbequina and picual from the island.
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4
Priego de Córdoba
Picudo, hojiblanca and picual in the Subbética; one of the PDOs with the most international awards.
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5
Jaén (PGI Aceite de Jaén)
The province that produces almost half of Spain's oil; the Bailén cooperative won the Ministry's special prize for 2025-2026.
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6
Sierra Mágina
Mountain picual from Jaén, green, bitter and peppery.
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7
Estepa
Hojiblanca and arbequina; Oleoestepa often wins the Mario Solinas for medium green fruitiness.
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8
Baena
Andalusia's oldest olive oil PDO, with picuda and hojiblanca.
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9
Sierra de Segura
Mountain-grove picual from northern Jaén.
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10
Montes de Toledo
Cornicabra from La Mancha, intense and stable.
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11
Les Garrigues
Arbequina from Lleida, mild and almondy.
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12
Antequera
Hojiblanca from Málaga, with artichoke and grass notes.
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13
Sierra de Cazorla
Picual and royal from the Cazorla nature park.
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Comments (1)
Sierra Mágina, el mejor aceite que he probado.