Our selection of extraordinary extra virgin olive oils from cooperatives and mills located in Jaén, the heart of spanish olive oil production. Also, here we offer our own olive oil of El Cortijuelo San Benito and from our cooperative of San Benito.

Summary: Jaén is a Spanish region of Anadlusia in Southern of Spain. Here is cultivated the largest extension of olive groves and are produced the most awarded olive oils in the world. Furthermore, in Jaen is produced organic and no organic olive oils from different varieties. Moreover, we offer for sale this remarkable selection of olive oils in our store in Las Rozas de Madrid.

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1. Oil mills and cooperatives in Jaén, Spain

Let’s see the most important characterisitcs of this Spanish region.

a) Olive groves and region of Jaén

Jaén is a Spanish province with the largest extension of olive groves and produces the most awarded oils in the world. Consequently, this province is recognized as the “Heart of Olive Oil“. For this reason, the olive oils from Jaén are very demanded over the world.

With the world’s largest concentration of olive trees, Jaén stands as the leading producer of extra virgin olive oil. On average, 40% of the world’s extra virgin olive oil is produced in Spain and the half in the province of Jaen.

But Jaén offers much more than olive oil. It’s a destination worth visiting for its rich gastronomy, historical monuments, and breathtaking landscapes. The undulating terrain, marked by endless olive groves, is a sight to behold. The province is also home to magnificent mountain ranges—Sierra Mágina, Sierra de Segura, and Sierra de Cazorla—the latter being the birthplace of the Guadalquivir, the most important river in Andalusia.

Photo 1: Olives from Jaén

b) Olive varieties

The most widely cultivated olive variety in Jaén is Picual, known for its high yield and robust, full-bodied flavor. However, the province is also home to a wide range of other varieties, including Arbequina, Royal, Picudo, Hojiblanca, and more—each contributing its own distinctive aroma and taste to Jaén’s diverse olive oil offerings.

Jaén also hosts major international events dedicated to olive oil, such as Expoliva, one of the world’s most important trade fairs for olive oil, and the International Congress on Olive Oil and Health (CIAS), which brings together experts from across the globe.

c) Climatology of Jaen

Jaén boasts an ideal climate for olive cultivation—a tradition that has been maintained for centuries. The region experiences hot, dry summers and cold, rainy winters. These conditions, combined with its characteristic limestone soils, create the perfect environment for producing extra virgin olive oils of exceptional quality and uniqueness year after year.

Below is a video showcasing the vast and stunning olive groves that stretch across Jaén, Spain.

Video 1: Olives from Jaen

d) New harvest

Each year, the new olive oil harvest begins at different times during the winter, depending on that season’s weather conditions. Typically, renowned mills such as Castillo de Canena, Oro Bailén, and Oro de Cánava are among the first to produce the season’s fresh extra virgin olive oils.

We recommend contacting us directly for up-to-date information on availability and harvest timing. By January, all our olive oils come from the latest harvest, ensuring maximum freshness, aroma, and nutritional value.

e) Sustainability and support local economy

We proudly collaborate with producers who are deeply committed to environmental sustainability and the preservation of rural communities. By choosing our olive oils, you’re not only enjoying a premium product—you’re also supporting responsible agriculture and local economies rooted in centuries of tradition.

2. Best oil cooperatives in Jaén, Spain

The province of Jaén is home to hundreds of olive oil cooperatives. At El Cortijuelo de San Benito, we have personally visited and evaluated many of them to carefully select those that meet our high standards in terms of oil quality, reliability, and service.

After extensive research and on-site visits, we proudly work with the following top-tier cooperatives:

a) Our olive oil cooperative of San Benito

Located in Porcuna, a village in the heart of Jaén—considered the most important olive oil production area in the world—San Benito is the cooperative we know best.

We are proud members of this cooperative, which gives us direct access and full control over the production process. This allows us to guarantee the highest quality in every bottle. In fact, San Benito olive oil is our flagship product, made with olives that we ourselves bring to the mill.

Tabla 2: Contact details of olive oil cooperative of San Benito in Porcuna, Jaén

b) Other olive oil cooperatives and mills

In addition, we also show you a list of the cooperatives and olive oil mills in Jaén with which we work.

Table 3: Olive oil cooperatives and mills of Jaen

In short, there are around a hundred olive oil cooperatives in Jaén. We have selected these cooperatives because we have had the opportunity to get to know their presidents, cooperative members and production areas.

3. The best oil from Jaen

In order to offer our customers the best oil from Jaen, El Cortijuelo de San Benito has travelled hundreds of kilometres to visit and taste the best oils. Among the best brands and oils we have selected, these are as follows:

• Castillo de Canena: The Castillo de Canena brand, which produces olive oils of the picual, arbequina and royal varieties in conventional, ecological and biodynamic forms of cultivation, has great recognition. In addition, very recently it has taken out its olive oil to the smoke of oak, a novel and very delicious oil.
• Oro de Bailen: This oil mill produces olive oil of two varieties: picual and arbequina.
• San Benito: The extra virgin olive oil little known but is our star product, .
• Pico cabañas: Pico Cabañas olive oil of the picual and royal varieties is produced by the cooperative of La Bética.
• Cortijo la Torre: Small oil mill located in the village of Arjona. A little-known olive-oil mill that produces a spectacular oil from Jaen that is recognised by the most prestigious bodies.

Other oil brands of olive oil from Jaen: Torre de Porcuna, Verde Salud, Luis Benito, La Alharilla

4. Buying Olive Oil online

Purchasing olive oil online is an easy and convenient way to access high-quality products—and more people are choosing this option every year. Online shopping allows you to find the best quality at competitive prices, but it’s important to be selective about where you buy to ensure authenticity and freshness.

At El Cortijuelo de San Benito, we offer exceptional extra virgin olive oil from Jaén at the best value for quality. You can also buy oil from our own cooperative, San Benito, located in Porcuna, one of the most renowned olive-growing villages in Jaén.

5. Denomination of origin of Jaén

After ten years working on this project, in a few months we will have the new Designation of Origin of oils from Jaen. This is very good news for the people of Jaen in defending their product and certifying the quality and unique conditions that Jaen has. Therefore, little by little we will see in the labels this Denomination, along with the others of Jaén; Sierra Magina. Sierra de Cazorla and Sierra Segura.

6. Cheap olive oil from Jaen

As with any product, when price is the main priority, quality tends to decrease accordingly. If you’re simply looking for the cheapest olive oil, supermarkets may offer lower prices—but often at the expense of quality.

At our store in Las Rozas de Madrid, we are committed to offering only high-quality extra virgin olive oil at the best possible price. While we don’t compete with the lowest prices on the market, we guarantee exceptional value for an oil that meets the highest standards in taste, purity, and origin.

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Website of Jaen goberment Jaen