{"id":6816,"date":"2017-12-04T11:12:13","date_gmt":"2017-12-04T10:12:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/madridfoodtour.com\/?p=6816"},"modified":"2017-12-04T11:12:13","modified_gmt":"2017-12-04T10:12:13","slug":"where-to-buy-olive-oil-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dev.devourtours.com\/blog\/where-to-buy-olive-oil-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"How & Where to Buy Olive Oil in Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Drizzled over a slice of rustic bread with tomatoes and a dash of sea salt, splashed on a summer salad, or poured over ribbons of cured ham…the ways to love olive oil are endless. <\/p>\n\n\n

Luckily, Spain is the perfect place to celebrate your love for this liquid gold\u2014no matter how you prefer to enjoy it!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Olive oil is the most important ingredient in Spanish cuisine. Photo credit: Roberta Sorge<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n

Spain produces more than half of the world\u2019s olive oil, and Spaniards alone consume nearly 10 liters<\/a> (2.5 gallons!) of olive oil per person, per year. In short, olive oil is treasured here, and only the best of the best will do. <\/p>\n\n\n

So when it comes to where to buy olive oil in Madrid, be sure to head somewhere that knows its stuff. In this guide, we’ll show you exactly where to go and what to look for once you’re there\u2014so you can be sure you’re getting your money’s worth! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Choose the Best Olive Oil in Madrid (Or Anywhere!)<\/h2>\n\n\n

Before you head out to the shop, it’s important to know how to distinguish a high-quality olive oil from a less-than-great one. Here’s our co-founder Lauren with some tips on how to do just that!<\/p>\n\n\n

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To sum it up, here are some key things to keep in mind when you set off to buy olive oil in Madrid.<\/p>\n\n\n