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GOURMET Food and Wine Tourism and Unique Experiences

2030 Extremadura Sustainable Tourism Strategy The culinary art of a region

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Gourmet Extremadura The culinary art of a region Extremadura Cheese Route Dehesa de Extremadura Iberian Route Extremadura Olive Oil Route Ribera del Guadiana Wine and Cava Route Additional gastronomic initiatives …and much more.

General coordination: Extremadura Tourist Board Text and design: Extremadura Tourist Board 2023 Edition

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Extremadura provides endless activities related to gastronomic tourism that you can discover thanks to the Sustainable Gastronomic Routes club which, together with other gastronomic initiatives from the region, offer unique experiences around especial products. These local artisan products highlight the importance of gastronomy and the sustainability of a rural territory.

2030 Extremadura Sustainable Tourism Strategy is an initiative to make the region a reference for a green and circular economy and committed to a sustainable tourism model.

For additional information:

turismoextremadura.com

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Índice Gourmet Extremadura Food and Wine Tourism and Unique Experiences 1. Introduction to Extremadura Sustainable Gastronomic Routes

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2. Map of gastronomic experiences

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Dehesa de Extremadura Iberian Route

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Extremadura Cheese Route

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Extremadura Olive Oil Route

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Ribera del Guadiana Wine and Cava Route

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03. Designation of origin, our materia prima

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04. Other gastronomic initiatives

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05. Gastronomic museums

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06. Tapas cities

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07. Specialised travel agencies

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08. Experiences and useful links

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The Sustainable Gastronomic Routes of Extremadura highlight products and liturgies around some of our most unique and representative foods, such as our ham and products derived from Ibérico meat in the ‘Dehesa de Extremadura Iberian Route’, our cheeses in the ‘Cheese Route, our extra virgin olive oils in ‘Olive Oil Route’, or our wines, cavas and wine culture in the ‘Wine and Cava Route’.

Through them you can get to know Extremadura in a different way, being the food a common thread that connects with the knowledge of our culture, heritage and nature. Get to know the essence of this land closely linked to its rural environment, its landscapes, its biodiversity and its traditions.

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Dehesa de Extremadura Iberian Route

Extremadura Cheese Route

Extremadura Olive Oil Route

Ribera del Guadiana Wine and Cava Route

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MAP OF GASTRONOMIC EXPERIENCES

Dehesa de Extremadura Iberian Route Extremadura Cheese Route Extremadura Olive Oil Route Ribera del Guadiana Wine and Cava Route

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Marchagaz Robledillo de Gata

Mohedas de Granadilla

Torre de Don Miguel

Valverde del Fresno

Malpartida de Plasencia

Serrejón Ceclavín

Torrejón el Rubio Serradilla

Acehúche

Talaván

Casar de Cáceres

Arroyo de la Luz

Navatrasierra

Cáceres

Trujillo

Alía

Torrequemada

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Alburquerque

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La Roca Torremayor Villafranca de los Barros

Mérida Alange

Almendralejo

Badajoz

Almoharín

Cabeza del Buey

La Zarza

Puebla de la Reina

Ribera del Fresno

Olivenza Zafra Alconchel

Puebla de Sancho Pérez La Bazana – Jerez de los Caballeros

El Raposo Segura de León

Fregenal de la Sierra

Cabeza la Vaca

Fuentes de León

Azuaga

Sierra de Fuentes Reina Monesterio

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The Dehesa de Extremadura Iberian Route is an experimental trip that allows travellers to immerse themselves in the Ibérico culture, to learn about the ham-making tradition based on artisanal methods, to discover the meadow with the help of experts. You will also get to discover the perfect ecosystem for breeding the Ibérico, which at the same time is the habitat that defines the character of those who live in this region. Last but not least, you will get to taste the unmatched flavours and to experience unique sensations.

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Unforgettable experiences: Astrotourism

Stockbreeding

Accommodation

Traditional slaughter

Snacks and appetisers

Viewpoint ‘Celestes’

Winery

Nature

Hiking

Ham cutting course

Tasting

Private sailing

Pairing tasting

Picnic

Culture

Restaurant

Dehesa

Curing room

Film Tourism

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Trasierra Tierras de Granadilla Sierra de Gata

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PLASENCIA

Campo Arañuelo

Valle del Alagón Monfragüe y su Entorno

Tajo - Salor Almonte Villuercas Ibores Jara

CÁCERES Sierra San Pedro Los Baldíos Miajadas Trujillo Sierra de Montánchez y Tamuja

La Siberia

BADAJOZ

MÉRIDA Lácara

Vegas Altas del Guadiana

Sierra Grande - Tierra de Barros

Olivenza

Sierra Suroeste

Zafra Río Bodión Tentudía

Campiña Sur

La Serena

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The Extremadura Cheese Route invites you to discover the region with the help of the ten master cheesemakers and ranchers, restaurateurs and tourism experts; willing to make the traveller’s stay in Extremadura an authentic festival of flavour. An adventure for the senses, with an extraordinary protagonist, diverse and unique, with intense flavours and excellent quality, which in addition to gastronomy will allow the traveller to enjoy culture and natural heritage.

Unforgettable experiences: Accommodation

Nature

Astrotourism

Sailing

Winery

Ornithology

Tasting

Shepherding

Pairing tasting

Picnic

Interpretation Centre

Cheese factory Cheeses

Culture

Restaurant

Stockbreeding

Film Tourism

Viewpoint ‘Celestes’

Cheese making workshop

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Hurdes l de z lle bro VaAm

Trasierra Tierras de Granadilla

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Sierra de Gata

La Vera

Valle del Alagón

PLASENCIA

Campo Arañuelo

Monfragüe y su Entorno

Tajo - Salor - Almonte CÁCERES

Villuercas Ibores Jara

Sierra San Pedro Los Baldíos Miajadas Trujillo

Sierra de Montánchez y Tamuja

La Siberia

MÉRIDA BADAJOZ

Lácara

Vegas Altas del Guadiana

Sierra Grande - Tierra de Barros

Olivenza Zafra Río Bodión

Campiña Sur

Sierra Suroeste

Tentudía

La Serena

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Olive growing and olive oil production are a historical, cultural, ethnographic and gastronomic reference in Extremadura, with a history of 2,500 years accredited by archaeological records and historiographic sources.

The Olive Oil Route pursues the enhancement, conservation and protection of the landscape the cultivation of olive groves gives us. It also allows the traveller to enjoy a multitude of proposals around the excellent Extra Virgin Olive Oils (EVOOs) of Extremadura, and in this way, live unique experiences in an astonishing environment.

Unforgettable experiences: Olive Oil

Restaurant

Oil mill

Sailing

Winery

Olive Grove

Tasting

Ornithology

Interpretation Centre

Hiking

Tasting

Tasting workshop

Nature

Olive oil production workshop

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Hurdes

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Trasierra Tierras de Granadilla

Sierra de Gata

Valle del Alagón

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PLASENCIA

Campo Arañuelo Monfragüe y su Entorno

Tajo - Salor - Almonte

Villuercas Ibores Jara

CÁCERES Sierra San Pedro Los Baldíos

Miajadas Trujillo

Sierra de Montánchez y Tamuja La Siberia

MÉRIDA BADAJOZ

Vegas Altas del Guadiana

Lácara La Serena Sierra Grande - Tierra Barros Riberade del Fresno

Olivenza

Sierra Suroeste

Campiña Sur

Zafra Río Bodión

Tentudía

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Wine tourism is the protagonist of this tour around Extremadura through the Wine and Cava Route. The aim of this route is for you to experience wine tourism through a variety of unique activities, while discovering the charming towns and villages, welcoming people, identity and tradition, invaluable heritage and landscapes full of contrast and irresistible gastronomy.

Unforgettable experiences: Winery

Gardens

Bottle of wine

Museum

Tasting

Nature

Pairing tasting

Ornithology

Pairing tasting with chocolate

Horse carriage ride

Cave

Picnic

Culture

Cheese factory

Decanting with a pen

Restaurant

Tasting

Sabrage

Drawing

Ham cutting workshop

Ecology

Cheese making workshop

Stockbreeding

Vineyard

Hydrotherapy

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Hurdes l de z lle bro VaAm

Trasierra Tierras de Granadilla Sierra de Gata

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La Vera

PLASENCIA Valle del Alagón

Campo Arañuelo

Monfragüe y su Entorno

Tajo - Salor - Almonte Villuercas Ibores Jara

CÁCERES Sierra San Pedro Los Baldíos

Sierra de Montánchez y Tamuja Miajadas Trujillo

La Siberia

Lácara Vegas Altas del Guadiana MÉRIDA

BADAJOZ

La Serena

Sierra Grande Tierra de Barros

Olivenza

Sierra Suroeste

Campiña Sur

Zafra Río Bodión

Tentudía

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Designation of origin, our materia prima Extremadura has twelve Designations of Origin and five Protected Geographical Indications that show the quality and variety of our gastronomy.

Exceptional products that come from environments of great value.

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The quality seal used to distinguish and guarantee the best Extremaduran products is the distinction created in 1984, the so called ‘Alimentos de Extremadura’ (Products from Extremadura).

The products covered under this seal are subject to rigorous specific technical regulations and an exhaustive selection. This quality seal indicates that the products come from Extremadura, as well as their subsequent handling, transformation and packaging.

The selection of products includes the following types:

Pimentón, similar to paprika, and spices Ham and sausages Fruit, rice and vegetables Olive Oils and vinegars Cheeses Wines, cava, liquors and other drinks Fresh meats Honey and jams Preserves and pickles Sweets, nougats and chocolates For additional information: www.alimentosextremadura.com

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Gastronomic temples The essence of authenticity Discover a culinary selection that will not fail to surprise you.

From Michelin distinctions to Repsol recognitions and unique restaurants, there are many options to suit the most exquisite palates.

Delight yourself and try our gastronomy.

For additional information: https://issuu.com/extremadura_ tur/docs/templos_gastronomicos

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Trujillo National Cheese Fair

For additional information: www.feriadelqueso.com

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If you are a cheese lover, you cannot miss this event in Trujillo every May, which welcomes more than one hundred thousand people attracted by the smell of this delicacy.

At the Trujillo National Cheese Fair, you will get to discover the best cheeses in the world. Around 300 types of cheeses are presented each year, including those from Extremadura, such as the Torta del Casar and those from Ibores and La Serena and Acehúche. The cheesemakers themselves are in charge of making their varieties known, and they are traditionally made in an artisanal way.

In addition to this, the city council prepares a cultural programme that complements the rest of the activities carried out at the fair.

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Ibérico Ham Hall

Every spring, the city of Jerez de los Caballeros, in Badajoz, hosts this ham fair which is perceived as the paradise for ham lovers. The best producers and distributors of this delicacy meet at the Ibérico Ham Hall.

For additional information: jerezcaballeros.es/salon-deljamon-iberico

If you are interested in the culture of ham, do not hesitate to attend this event, where you will not only get to know this unique product in depth, but you will also enjoy endless activities, workshops, tastings, gastronomic meetings, popular tastings, technical conferences...

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Sensations of ‘Pimentón de la Vera’ DPO For additional information: www.sensacionespimentondelaveradop.es

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This event invites us to learn about the origin, territory and culinary possibilities of Pimentón de La Vera, an essential condiment in Spanish gastronomy similar to paprika.

The activities take place in Plasencia and in the regions where pimentón is made: La Vera, Campo Arañuelo, Valle del Ambroz and Valle del Alagón.

In each edition, factory visits, tasting menus in restaurants, tapas routes, live gastronomic demonstrations, cultural visits, nature routes, contests and activities for professionals are scheduled.

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Cherry harvest festival

For additional information: www.cereceravalledeljerte.com

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The Jerte valley fills up with vitality at the start of the cherry season. This exquisite fruit is bestowed on us by the thousands of cherry trees that populate this region in the north of Extremadura; and an extensive programme of recreational, cultural and festive activities are organised, with the famous red fruit as their protagonist.

A cultural proposal that inundates the valley with diverse activities held during the months of May, June and July. Gastronomy Conference on the picota cherry, tasting sessions, the cherry festival, music, active tourism and sports trials, visits to cooperatives and farms and displays of local handicrafts are just some of the proposals on the official programme of La Cerecera.

Every year this festival inundates the Jerte valley with flavour, tradition and fiesta.

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Gastronomic museums Ibérico Ham Museum The Ibérico Ham Museum in Monesterio is a centre dedicated to this emblematic and characteristic product in the region. The museum is divided into two floors and, through a surprising and interactive tour, you will be able to learn about its history, the ecosystem of the dehesa, the characteristics of the Ibérico pig, its artisanal production process, and the virtues that distinguish acorn-fed Ibérico ham and that make it a unique, exclusive and different product.

For additional information: museodeljamondemonesterio.com

Cheese Museum In the Cheese Museum, you will be able to find all the information about the making of the famous Torta del Casar cheese. This is a product whose manufacturing process has been preserved for generations by the people in Casar de Cáceres as a symbol of identity. The museum is located in a typical house, showing the visitor not only the artisanal production process of the Torta del Casar cheese but also the daily life of the town’s families.

For additional information: turismocasardecaceres.es

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Museum of Wine Sciences The Museum of Wine Sciences in Almendralejo is part of the Association of Wine Museums of Spain, which aims to promote and spread the culture of wine in general and that of each land in particular.

Olive Oil Technology Museum This museum offers a clear vision of the olive oil manufacturing process and its cultural, social and economic importance in the region.

This is a three-story building where you can learn in detail the origin and history of this industry that plays a huge role for Monterrubio de la Serena and its people. You will have the opportunity to see everything, from the most rudimentary objects to the most innovative techniques for the extraction and production.

This exhibition will without a doubt surprise you. You will also have the opportunity to participate in recreational activities complementary to the visit.

For additional information: www.monterrubiodelaserena.es

This museum is located in the old “Alcoholera Extremeña”, an alcohol factory from the mid20th century. Upon entry, you will feel like you are in a winery and you will be able to see the old wine and alcohol tanks and various utensils, as well as its distillation tower, where today the administrative area of the ​​ museum is located.

If you are a wine enthusiast, don´t hesitate to contact the museum and book your tasting course.

For additional information: www.museovinoalmendralejo.com

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Tapas Cities Tapas Fair, Plasencia This fair is held annually between the months of September and October and it allows visitors to get to know the city and its gastronomy thanks to the high participation of establishments in the city.

For additional information: plasenciaturismo.es/feria-de-la-tapa

Extregusta Fair, Cáceres This fair is held annually between the months of March and April with the aim to show the best gastronomy of the city with a twist, turning them into tapas.

For additional information: www.extregusta.com

Historic Centre of Badajoz Tapa Fair

Sentia Amarantis Roman Tapa Route, Mérida

Held annually in the month of November, this fair gives us the opportunity to get to know the historic area of Badajoz ​​ while we enjoy its gastronomy in a delightful manner.

During the celebration of Emerita Lvdica, a tapas route is organised using Apicius recipe book, a reference gastronomic text from Roman times.

Restaurants prepare Roman inspired tapas with products and ingredients found in Extremadura.

For additional information: www.rutadelatapa.es

For additional information: turismomerida.org

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Specialised travel agencies

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If you need help organizing your trip and want it to include unforgettable gastronomic experiences, you can go to any of the travel agencies that are part of our gastronomic initiatives.

For additional information: issuu.com/extremadura_tur

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Extremaduran Gastronomy in the media “Extremadura, natural and essential pantry”

“The 5 most traditional dishes of Extremadura”

“What to eat on your trip to Cáceres”

Spain, a tasty country “Más feliz que un cochino de montanera”

Patatera, tasajo and lomo doblado: three unique products in Extremadura

Cook migas like a true Extremaduran

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Experience Guide - Olive Oil Route

Experience Guide – Cheese Route

Dehesa de Extremadura Iberian Route

Ribera del Guadiana Wine and Cava Route

Gastronomic Temples

Gastronomic Extremadura

Dossier ‘Extremadura: associates’

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www.turismoextremadura.com ExtremaduraTurismo @Extremadura_tur turismoextremadura @Extremadura_tur

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