Tasteful Villages

Today we will talk about the province of Jaén. You will discover that it may surprise you as one of the perfect places for inland tourism. Within its province you can enjoy natural landscapes, Humane Heritage cities, great cuisine and also history. It is characterized by having a varied geography between Sierra Morena and the Baetic System, inhabited since ancient times by Iberians, Romans, Visigoths, Muslims and Christians. Located in the eastern part of Andalusia, it is the place where the...

As you know, for a ham to be labelled with a Denomination of Origin it must meet a series of requirements established by law, such as: the ham must come from a pig with at least 50% of Iberian breed, the feeding must be limited to feeds, feeds and grasses, or acorns; A strict quartering process must be followed in accordance with safety and hygiene standards, and in addition, both rearing and processing must be limited to a specific area or origin.

Today we are talking about Guijuelo. It is located in an area between Alba de Tormes and Sierra de Béjar, in the province of Salamanca. There are not many traditional buildings left due to the strong expansion that the municipality has suffered throughout its history. We highlight its Plaza Mayor and its Plaza de Julián Coca, or also known as The Plaza de los Pigs because there is where the animal markets were done. If you go there, you can also visit the Ermita de la Virgen de Valparaíso...

This time we are talking about one of the towns of the Sierra de Tramuntana: Sóller It is known thanks to its landscapes and to the origin of the Mallorcan sobrasada. Sóller is located in the Sierra de Tramuntana. This town has views to the sea and to the mountains. You can walk across its numerous areas surrounded by olive, almond and orange trees, as well as enjoying its mountainous areas.   One of the most traditional ways to visit Sóller is from its railway. It has been making the same...

Today we will talk about one of our most popular Gourmet products: anchovies. More precisely, we will talk about anchovies de L'Escala. It receives the name of the town where its factory is located, at the Costa Brava.   L'Escala is one of the Catalan towns known for its long seafaring tradition. In addition, we are talking about a village opened to tourism without forgetting its origins. For centuries, already from the arrival of the Greeks and the Phoenicians in the area, this population...

Today we will talk about Vic, a town located in the Osona region and it is well known for its longanizas, butifarras, sausages and fuets. The Osona region is located in Catalonia and encompasses a total of 51 municipalities, all of them with an important tradition in terms of sausage production. They are also known producers of truffles, legumes or cheeses, among other gastronomic delicacies.

Have you ever wondered what peculiarities Jabugo has to be known as one of the main producers of Iberian ham? Don't worry, we'll tell you more about it.