Iberian Route - Experiencia Guide

DEHESA DE EXTREMADURA IBERIAN ROUTE

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DEHESA DE EXTREMADURA IBERIAN ROUTE 2030 Extremadura Sustainable Tourism Strategy

Experience Guide

EXPERIENCE GUIDE

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

DEHESA DE EXTREMADURA IBERIAN ROUTE

Dehesa de Extremadura Iberian Route, our hallmark One of the hallmarks of Extremadura is the dehesa. A forest full of holm oaks, cork oaks and other species, a true ecological paradise with nearly one million hectares of area, which represents one of the best-preserved ecosystems in Europe.

The dehesas, or how Spaniards called them ‘dehesas’ are found throughout the entire region. The Protected Designation of Origin ‘Dehesa de Extremadura’ certifies the origin and quality of Ibérico hams and protects companies throughout the region.

The Dehesa de Extremadura Ibérico Route is an experiential trip that allows the traveller to immerse themselves in the culture of Ibérico, to learn about the ham-making tradition based on artisanal processes, to discover the dehesa with the help of experts and to taste and experience unique flavours and sensations. To put it in a few words, this trip will help you discover the essence of this region, its resources, its culture, its people and, of course, its gastronomy.

Take a tour around the region and discover places where tradition and flavour come together to make one of the national gastronomic hallmarks a dream come true.

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GETTING HERE: Extremadura is located in the west of Spain and its extensive network of roads and motorways means that you can travel around it comfortably in a private or rented vehicle, undoubtedly the option that offers you the most freedom to explore every corner of the region.

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SALAMNCA / ÁVILA

Castelo Branco

Moraleja EX-A

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Plasencia EX

EX-A1

Navalmoral de la Mata

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A-

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Coria

EX-A

MADRID

A-5

A-5

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Trujillo A-58

Guadalupe

A-66

EX-A 2

CIUDAD REAL

Villanueva de la Serena Don Benito A-5

LISBOA

AEROPUERTO DE TALAVERA

BADAJOZ

A-5

MÉRIDA

A-66

Zafra Jerez de los Caballeros

CÓRDOBA

A-66

HUELVA

SEVILLA / CÁDIZ

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Plasencia and Northern Extremadura Cáceres and surroundings Badajoz, Mérida and surroundings Zafra and Southern Extremadura

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A gastronomic paradise 01. Ibérico Products in Monfragüe 02.Eating in the dehesa: Discover and Taste Ibérico Products 03. Agrotourism in Monfragüe´s Biosphere Reserve 04. The Habitat of the Black Stork, nature and luxury combined 05. Dehesaing 06. The dehesa: Montánchez and surroundings 07. The best sunset in Extremadura 08.Get to know the native breeds of the dehesa 09. Trujillo: appreciate the gardens, landscapes and flavours of the city 10. Trujillo, movie set 11. Ham Tourism 12. On the Hunt for ham 13. Bread, Wine, Ham and Cheese 14. Visiting “El Águila” 15. Tasting Ibérico Products 16. Extremadura: traditional slaughter 17. Hamtastic Exhibition 18. Acorn-fed Ibérico ham 19. Experience de Extremaduran dehesa 20. Starry dehesa 21. G-Astronomical Viewpoint 22. A true Ibérico Experience 23. Gastronomy, dehesa and Ibérico ham Other gastronomy guides of Extremadura

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01 Ibérico Products in Monfragüe

Getting to know the dehesa What is it?

Key information:

In this route you will discover one of our main resources, the dehesa, as well as one of the star products obtained from it. You will learn more about the breeding of the acorn-fed Ibérico pig.

You will get to see these animals in their natural habitat and learn about the entire process involved in breeding and feeding these animals, from which Ibérico products are obtained. All this will be done in a private farm.

Duration: 3 hours Group size: 4-6 people Top tip: Wear comfortable clothes suitable for the weather.

After this, you will continue learning about the transformation and drying of Ibérico products, getting to discover the entire process. At the end of the tour, there will be a tasting where you can enjoy and even buy our products.

Information and bookings: JÁLAMA OUTDOOR Malpartida de Plasencia / +34 667 027 319 jalamaoutdoor@gmail.com www.jalamaoutdoor.com Plasencia and Northern Extremadura

Experts in the dehesa will walk you through this route to learn about the pigs and the obtention of Ibérico products.

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Plasencia

Where?

Jálama Outdoor C/ Margarita, 21 Malpartida de Plasencia (Cáceres) When?

From October to January Languages offered: Spanish, English and Portuguese Accessibility: Not accessible Kid-friendly?

Yes

CÁCERES

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Registration number: OA-CC-00135

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02 Eating in the dehesa:

Discover and taste Ibérico products

What is it?

Key information:

We will spend half a day visiting a farm where Ibérico pigs are bred. Come join us to learn everything related to their quality standards (feeding, breeding...) and taste a wide variety of cured products and different cuts of Ibérico pork meat made on the grill.

Duration: 2.5-4 hours.

Group size: 10-60 people.

Top tips: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes to walk around the dehesa Information and bookings:

VERDEHESA Where?

Carretera comarcal EX208. PK 13.

Malpartida de Plasencia (Cáceres)

Malpartida de Plasencia / +34 629 472 132 info@verdehesa.com www.verdehesa.com

Plasencia and Northern Extremadura

When?

All year round, but specially recommended during autumn and spring 2

Languages offered: Spanish and English

Malpartida de Plasencia

Accessibility: Accessible

CÁCERES

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Kid-friendly?

Yes MÉRIDA BADAJOZ

Registration number: OA-CC-00142

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03 Agrotourism in

Monfragüe´s Biosphere Reserve Traditional activities in the dehesa

What is it?

Key information:

Learn about and participate in the traditional activities in the dehesa through a 5 km walking tour where you will visit small family farms, learn about the daily stockbreeding life as well as the oak forest.

Duration: 2.5-3 hours Group size: 5-25 people.

Top tips: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

Information and bookings:

VERDEHESA Where?

Plaza mayor de Torrejón el Rubio Torrejón el Rubio (Cáceres)

Torrejón el Rubio / +34 629 472 132 info@verdehesa.com www.verdehesa.com Plasencia and Northern Extremadura

When?

All year round Languages offered: Spanish and English

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Accessibility: Accessible

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Kid-friendly?

Yes

MÉRIDA BADAJOZ

Registration number: OA-CC-00142

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04 The Habitat of the Black Stork

Nature and luxury combined What is it?

Key information:

Visit the countryside and taste different meat cuts and cold meat. In this route around a 50 hectares farm, you will learn about the different steps to obtaining Ibérico meat. You will learn about our star product, the ham, and its drying and aging process. You will get the chance to taste different cuts of ham.

Duration: 2 Hours Group size: 8-20 people Top tips: Comfortable clothes suitable to be in the countryside.

Information and bookings:

HABITAT CIGÜEÑA NEGRA

Valverde del Fresno / +34 676 829 172 reservas@habitatcn.com www.habitatcn.com Where?

Hábitat Cigüeña Negra. Finca La Granja Ctra. EX-205, Km. 24, Camino de la Granja a 4 Km 10890 Valverde del Fresno (Cáceres)

Plasencia and Northern Extremadura

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Valverde del Fresno

When?

From October to February Languages offered: Spanish, English and French.

CÁCERES

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Accessibility: Not accessible

MÉRIDA BADAJOZ

Kid-friendly?

Yes.

Registration number: TR-CC-00417

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05 Dehesaing

Discover the dehesa

What is it?

Key information:

Get to know the architecture, such as the huts, the pigsties and the surroundings of our dehesa where the pigs wander around freely, using the oaks, holm oaks and cork oaks, among others, as their main source of food.

Duration: 1.5 hours .

Group size: Up to 12 people.

Top tips: Wear comfortable clothes and bring some water.

Information and bookings:

Where?

Centro de Interpretación Dehesa de la Luz. 1 km from “Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Luz”. Arroyo de la Luz (Cáceres) When?

All year round

CENTRO DE INTERPRETACIÓN DEHESA DE LA LUZ Arroyo de la Luz / +34 659 992 197 cidehesadelaluz@gmail.com arroyodelaluz.es/directorio/ centro-de-interpretacion-dehesa-de-la-luz/ Cáceres and surroundings

Languages offered: Spanish, English and Portuguese Accessibility: Accessible

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Kid-friendly?

Yes

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06 The dehesa: Montánchez and surroundings

An unforgettable landscape What is it?

Key information:

Enjoy the unforgettable and most iconic landscape in the region, the dehesa. Join us in this route through the dehesa and visit a traditional house and curing room in Montánchez, all while enjoying the amazing views of the Almohad origin castle.

Duration: 3 hours.

Group size: Up to 12 people Top tips: Wear comfortable shoes.

Information and bookings: GUÍAS-HISTORIADORES DE EXTREMADURA

Where?

Montánchez o Torrequemada, depending on the client´s needs

Montánchez/Torrequemada / +34 684 364 776 antonioguiacc@gmail.com www.guiashistoriadorex.com Cáceres and surroundings

When?

All year round Languages offered: Spanish, English, Portuguese and Catalan Accessibility: Not accessible

CÁCERES

Montánchez

Kid-friendly?

Yes

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Registration number: G-00058 / G-00056

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07 The best sunset in Extremadura

Sunset boat trip in Monfragüe What is it?

Key information:

Live an incredible boat trip experience just for you and your loved ones. Enjoyed in a beautiful area surrounded by breathtaking nature, in which an immense variety of typycal flora and fauna of the Extremaduran dehesas and Mediterranean forests coexist. This experience includes a selection of Ibérico products for you to try.

Duration: 1.5 hours.

Group size: 10-25 people.

Top tips: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes as well as binoculars for bird sighting.

Information and bookings: FACTOR OCIO

Where?

Serradilla pier.

Serradilla / +34 680 554 146 caceres@barcodeltajo.com www.barcodeltajo.com Cáceres and surroundings

When?

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Accessibility: Accessible

Serradilla CÁCERES

Kid-friendly?

Yes

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Registration number: OA-CC-00123

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08 Get to know the native breeds of the dehesa The importance of biodiversity What is it?

Key information:

Visit the dehesa and see the flocks of native Extremaduran breeds such as the white cow from Cáceres, the black Merino sheep and different types of hens. You will also learn how the farm’s livestock management is combined with actions to promote and protect biodiversity. We will end the activity with a tasting of Ibérico products prepared in the traditional way.

Duration: 2.5-4 hours.

Group size: 5-25 people.

Top tips: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes to walk around the dehesa.

Information and bookings: VERDEHESA Talaván / +34 629 472 132 info@verdehesa.com www.verdehesa.com

Where?

Meeting point: Plaza Mayor de Talaván (Cáceres). From there we will go to the farm, which is 3 kilometers away.

Cáceres and surroundings

When?

All year round, but specially recommended during autumn and spring.

Talaván CÁCERES

Languages offered: Spanish and English.

Accessibility: Accessible

MÉRIDA BADAJOZ

Kid-friendly?

Yes Registration number: OA-CC-00142

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09 Trujillo: appreciate the

gardens, landscapes and flavours of the city Monumental heritage

What is it?

Key information:

A walking tour around some charming places, public and private gardens and viewpoints of Trujillo, all while getting to see the beautiful monumental heritage and architectural value the city has to offer. At the end of the tour, you will get to enjoy a wide range of Ibérico products.

Duration: 3.5 hours.

Group size: 5-30 people.

Top tips: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

Where?

Plaza Mayor de Trujillo (Cáceres)

Information and bookings: VERDEHESA Trujillo / +34 629 472 132 info@verdehesa.com www.verdehesa.com Cáceres and surroundings

When?

All year round.

Languages offered: Spanish and English.

Accessibility: Not accessible

CÁCERES

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Kid-friendly?

Yes MÉRIDA BADAJOZ

Registration number: OA-CC-00142

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10 Trujillo: movie set

Become the main character!

What is it?

Key information:

Discover the audiovisual pieces and images of the “making of” of all TV series and major film productions filmed in the city in this guided tour around Trujillo. At the end of the tour, you will get to try a selection of Extremadura Ibérico products.

Duration: 3.5 hours.

Group size: 5-20 people.

Top tips: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

Information and bookings: VERDEHESA

Where?

Plaza Mayor de Trujillo (Cáceres) When?

All year round.

Trujillo / +34 629 472 132 info@verdehesa.com www.verdehesa.com Cáceres and surroundings

Languages offered: Spanish and English.

Accessibility: Not accessible.

Kid-friendly?

Yes

CÁCERES

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MÉRIDA BADAJOZ

Registration number: OACC-00142

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11 Ham Tourism Tailored to you

What is it?

Key information:

Choose between the following options:

Duration: 5 hours.

Group size: Up to 25 people.

Top tips: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

1º Visiting the dehesa.

2º Visiting a curing room.

3º Learning about pork farming.

4º Tasting of Ibérico products and local wine.

5º Masterclass: Ibérico product cutting. Product tasting included in this experience.

Information and bookings: TURISMO DEL JAMÓN-PEPE ALBA +34 618 748 908 / +34 618 748 906 pepealba.cortandojamon@gmail.com www.turismodeljamon.com Badajoz, Mérida and surroundings

Where?

Mérida, Badajoz or Zafra.

When?

All year round.

Languages offered: Spanish, English, French and Portuguese Accessibility: Not accesible

CÁCERES

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Kid-friendly?

Yes

MÉRIDA

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12 On the hunt for ham A route full of flavour

What is it?

Key information:

This route will start at out meeting point in order to see first-hand the entire process to obtain one of the most emblematic delicacies in the province of Badajoz.

Duration: 1.5 hour Group size: At least 4 people.

This route could be easily called “Ham 101” as you will learn about the ham production process, from the breeding of the pigs, drying, curing, cutting and everything in between. The route will end with a ham tasting.

Information and bookings: VIAJES TRAVENTURE +34 924 221 772 / +34 605 892 224 direccion@viajestraventure.com www.safarisextremadura.com Badajoz, Mérida and surroundings

Where?

Badajoz.

When?

From October to Februar.

CÁCERES

Languages offered: Spanish and English.

Accessibility: Not accessible.

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MÉRIDA

Kid-friendly?

Yes Registration number: AV-00081

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13 Bread, wine, ham and cheese

In Badajoz What is it?

Key information:

A 2-night getaway to get to know the city of Badajoz and its most emblematic products.

Learn about wine, bread, ham and cheese while discovering the historical heritage of Badajoz.

Duration: Three days, two nights.

Group size: 8-14 people.

Top tips: Wear comfortable shoes for the guided tour.

-2 nights on a bed and breakfast basis at the fivestar hotel NH Gran Casino Hotel

Information and bookings:

- A welcome dinner at Pancontigo with tasting of cheese and wine harmonies as well as artisan breads - A guided tour of Badajoz.

- Management of tickets to the museums you want to visit.

EXTREMASENSACIÓN Badajoz / +34 606 620 749 info@extremasensacion.com www.extremasensacion.com Badajoz, Mérida and surroundings

- A tasting menu in a restaurant recommended in the Michelin Guide.

- A masterclass on cutting Ibérico shoulder and tasting of Ibérico products.

-A visit to the winery Bodegas Coloma.

CÁCERES

Where?

Badajoz.

When?

All year round Languages offered: Spanish and English.

Accessibility: No. Kid-friendly?

No.

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MÉRIDA

Registration number: AV-00554

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14 Visiting “El Águila” A farm full of history

What is it?

Key information:

We offer you an incredible visit to a place that dates back to the reign of Charles IV, who authorized its owners to delimit the property called Coto del Águila in 1797 for the farming and breeding of equine livestock, essential for the armies of that time.

Duration: 3 hours.

Group size: 2 people.

Top tips: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes

The experience will begin with a guided tour of the dehesa, learning in depth about the genetic characteristics and behavior of pure-breed Ibérico pigs in their natural habitat.

Information and bookings: CATA CON CATI 656 837 943 info@cataconcati.es www.cataconcati.es Badajoz, Mérida and surroundings

Where?

Finca El Águila, Puebla de la Reina (Badajoz) When?

All year round Languages offered: Spanish and English.

CÁCERES

Accessibility: Not accessible.

MÉRIDA BADAJOZ

Kid-friendly?

Yes

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Registration number: OA-BA-00046

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15 Tasting of Ibérico products And wine!

What is it?

Key information:

Taste local wines accompanied by Ibérico products from the Dehesa in Extremadura.

Duration: 2 hours.

Group size: 6-15 people.

Accessibility Details: Accessible premises Information and bookings:

Where?

Casa Hidalgo la boutique del jamón y el queso. C/ Estalajes nº 146 Azuaga (Badajoz)

CASA HIDALGO

When?

All year round.

Zafra and Sourthern Extremadura

Azuaga / +34 605 652 377 info@boutiquedeljamoniberico.es www.boutiquedeljamoniberico.es

Languages offered: Spanish and English.

Accessibility: Not accessible.

CÁCERES

Kid-friendly?

Yes

MÉRIDA BADAJOZ

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16 Extremadura: traditional slaughter

Learn more about it What is it?

Key information:

In this experience, you will learn about and see the traditional pig slaughter process to discover the breeding and different customs around it.

Group size: Mínimo 40, máximo 55 personas.

Information and bookings: GEROCIO Where?

Gerocio Calle Vasco Díaz Tanco nº 29 Fregenal de la Sierra (Badajoz)

Fregenal de la Sierra / +34 635 677 725 tomas@gerocio.com www.gerocio.com Zafra and Sourthern Extremadura

When?

From November to March, from 9 am to 5:30 pm.

Languages offered: Spanish, English and Portuguese CÁCERES

Accessibility: Yes Kid-friendly?

Yes

MÉRIDA BADAJOZ

16 Fregenal de la Sierra

Registration number: OA-

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17 Ham cutting exhibition and tasting With local wines What is it?

Key information:

Take part in this educational and explanatory exhibition on acorn-fed Ibérico ham cutting. Enjoy this hamtastic exhibition while tasting different local wines.

Duration: 1.5 hour.

Group size: 15-25 People.

Características accesibilidad: This activity is accessible to motor disabilities and can be tailored to other types of disabilities and/or needs Information and bookings: GEROCIO

Where?

Gerocio Calle Vasco Díaz Tanco nº 29 Fregenal de la Sierra (Badajoz)

Fregenal de la Sierra / +34 635 677 725 tomas@gerocio.com www.gerocio.com Zafra and Sourthern Extremadura

When?

All year round.

Languages offered: Spanish, English and Portuguese.

Accessibility: Accessible

CÁCERES

Kid-friendly?

Yes

MÉRIDA BADAJOZ

17 Fregenal de la Sierra

Registration number: OA-BA-00008

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18 Ibérico acorn-fed ham a singular taste

What is it?

Key information:

Spend the night at rural retreat ‘Los Molinos’ and visit the slaughter house and ham curing room, while tasting its products at the same time.

Group size: Minimum 7 people.

Information and bookings: ALOJAMIENTOS RURALES LOS MOLINOS Where?

Alojamientos Rurales Los Molinos C/ Timoteo Pérez Rubio, 16 A Fuentes de León When?

Fridays and Saturdays during September

Fuentes de León / +34 633 304 044 info@losmolinosrural.com www.losmolinosrural.com Zafra and Sourthern Extremadura

Languages offered: Spanish and English.

Accessibility: Accessible CÁCERES

Kid-friendly?

Yes MÉRIDA BADAJOZ

18 Fuentes de León

Registration number: TRBA-00035

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19 Experience the

Extremaduran Dehesa A unique ecosystem

What is it?

Key information:

The experience consists of a guided visit to the Dehesa where you will learn about this unique ecosystem, while at the same time observing the Ibérico pig in freedom and enjoying a typical appetizer from the Southwest of Extremadura.

The experience includes an overnight stay with breakfast.

Duration: 1.5 hours Group size: 8-16 people Top tips: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

Wearing a raincoat is advised.

Information and bookings: HR HACIENDA ARROYO LA PLATA

Where?

HR Hacienda Arroyo la Plata La Bazana - Jerez de los Caballeros You should travel to the meeting point by yourself.

+34 924 751 034 / +34 626 975 290 info@hotelarroyolaplata.com www.anterior.hotelarroyolaplata.com/ Zafra and Sourthern Extremadura

When?

From October to March.

Languages offered: Spanish and English.

CÁCERES

Accessibility: Accessible Kid-friendly?

Yes

MÉRIDA BADAJOZ

Bazana – 19 JerezLa de los Caballeros

Registration number: TR-BA-00032

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20 Starry dehesa

Taste the best Ibérico ham in the heart of Extremadura under the stars

What is it?

Key information:

Your taste and sight have never seen anything like this before. Treat yourself to a soirée in the heart of Monesterio´s dehesa, where you will be surrounded by oaks while tasting the best Ibérico ham in the world, Monesterio ham. This delicacy will be cut live for you as the sun sets and you will get to appreciate its unbeatable taste under the stars.

Duration: 3 hours Group size: 2-35 people.

Top tips: During colder months, we advise wearing warm clothing.

Where?

Monesterio

Information and bookings: CARTA ESTELAR TENTUDÍA Monesterio / +34 649 333 973 observacionescontelescopio@gmail.com www.cartaestelartentudia.es Zafra and Sourthern Extremadura

When?

From autumn to spring.

Languages offered: Spanish.

Accessibility: Accessible

CÁCERES

Kid-friendly?

Yes MÉRIDA BADAJOZ

Monesterio

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21 G-Astronomical Viewpoint Experience the Celestial Viewpoints in the province of Badajoz

What is it?

Key information:

Visit the celestial viewpoints of Reina, Fuentes de León, Olivenza, Alconchel or La Roca while enjoying the best Ibérico ham and cheese in the world.

Duration: 2.5 hours.

Group size: 2-35 people Top tips: In colder months, it is advised to wear warm clothing.

Características accesibilidad: The position and height of telescope can be changed to suit people in wheelchair.

From the Celestial Viewpoints in the province of Badajoz, we will discover the sky and with the help of a laser pointer and a professional telescope we will locate the constellations. Enjoy these amazing views accompanied with a tasting of Extremaduran cheese and the best Ibérico ham in the world, paired with the only beer produced to go with Ibérico products, the ‘Cerveza de Monesterio’.

Information and bookings: CARTA ESTELAR TENTUDÍA Monesterio / +34 649 333 973 observacionescontelescopio@gmail.com www.cartaestelartentudia.es Zafra and Sourthern Extremadura

Where?

Viewpoint ‘Celestes’ in the province of Badajoz.

When?

All year round.

CÁCERES

Languages offered: Spanish.

Accessibility: Accessible

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21 Olivenza 21 Alchonchel

Kid-friendly?

Yes

de 21 Reina 21 Fuentes León

Registration number: TR-BA-00032

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22 A true Ibérico experience Guided tour, masterclass and tasting What is it?

Key information:

Get a true Ibérico experience with our guided tours: experience an Ibérico sensation in our facilities and discover the secrets on how to make the best ham in the world. Wander around our wineries, where the curing process of Ibérico ham remains unchanged, generation after generation. You will learn all steps to make Ibérico acorn-fed ham, a process that can take up to six years and where we take care of each ham is cared in a unique way.

Duration: 3 hours.

Group size: minimum 10 people.

MASTERCLASS “HAM CUTTING WITH KNIFE” One of our ham cutter experts will show and demonstrate the different ham cutting and tasting techniques, taking into consideration the different processes and conditions, as well as its properties and characteristics.

Information and bookings: VICTORIANO CONTRERAS +34 924 516 504 Ext. 1 / +34 678 993 480 info@jamondemonesterio.com www.jamondemonesterio.com

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IBÉRICO PRODUCTS TASTING For all ham and gastronomic tourism lovers, we offer the possibility of ending the visit with a tasting of Ibérico products of our own preparation, all with the help of an expert.

Where?

Victoriano Contreras Polígono Industrial El Cerezo s/n Monesterio When?

All year round.

Languages offered: Spanish, English, French and Portuguese.

Accessibility: Not accessible.

Kid-friendly?

Yes

CÁCERES

MÉRIDA BADAJOZ

Monesterio

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23 Gastronomy, dehesa and Ibérico ham Experience Zafra What is it?

Key information:

Experience the dehesa, Ibérico ham, architectural, gastronomic and cultural heritage of Zafra in one weekend. We offer a two-night stay, the experience ‘on the hunt for ham’, a welcome dinner, a dinner in a restaurant recommended in the Michelin Guide.

A guided tour of the monumental heritage of Zafra with a visit to the winery and wine tasting is also included in this experience

Duration: Three days, two nights.

Group size: 6-16 people.

Top tips: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

Information and bookings: EXTREMASENSACIÓN Zafra / +34 606 620 749 info@extremasensacion.com www.extremasensacion.com

Where?

Zafra

Zafra and Sourthern Extremadura

When?

All year round, specially recommended during spring or autumn.

Languages offered: Spanish and English Accessibility: Not accessible.

Kid-friendly?

Yes

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Registration number: AV-00554

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