Ca'n Det, Olive press - Sóller, Mallorca.

Ca'n Det is one of the few fincas in the valley of Sóller still dedicated both to the growing of oranges and olives as well as the extraction of olive oil, activities which in the past brought prosperity to the area.

The olive oil press at Ca'n Det is one of the three remaining mills of its kind in Mallorca, it is still in the hands of the founders decendants, and was mentioned in the town registry of the 16th century.
Today the oil press continues working, using the traditional method using the original millstones, wicker mats and hydraulic press.

The process starts with the washing of the olives after which they are ground by the millstones, the resulting mash is then laid on a wicker mat which is then pressed hydraulically.
The liquid obtained is poured into small stone containers in which, due to the different densities, the olive oil and the water seperate.
In the final phase the oil is centrifuged so as to free it of any impurities, and left to settle in underground reservoirs until it is bottled.

Ca'n Det's Olive press is open to those who would like to visit it or purchase some of its olive oil.
We recommend that you make an appointment in advance to ensure admission.

Explotacions agrìcoles Can Det S.L.
Ozonas, 8.
07100 Sóller
tel: 971 630303
fax: 971 631221
e-mail: candet@eresmas.net