#MAGIC TOWNS - IBERIAN HAM ROUTE: HISTORY AND TRADITION

• 15:00 - Arrival in Medellín: Check-in at accommodation.
• 15:30 - Guided tour of the old town and Roman theatre: Explore the cobbled streets, the Roman bridge, and the theatre, an archaeological gem reflecting the Roman history of the area.
• 16:30 - Visit to Medellín Castle: Learn about its historical significance during the Reconquista and enjoy panoramic views of the Guadiana River.
• 18:00 - Roman pottery workshop: Participate in making pieces inspired by the Roman era using traditional techniques.
• 19:30 - 20:00 - Dinner at the accommodation: Extremaduran lamb stew.
• Pairing: Aged red wine from Ribera del Guadiana.
• Accommodation: Medellín.

• 08:30 - Breakfast: Rustic bread toast with fig jam and coffee.
• 09:00 - Tour of Medellín’s Roman bridge: Learn all the details about its construction and its role in connecting ancient Lusitania and Baetica. (Guided)
• 10:30 - Traditional cooking workshop: Learn how to prepare Extremaduran sweets like perrunillas and taste your own creations.
• 12:00 - 13:00 - Lunch at a local restaurant:
• Dish: Extremaduran migas with chorizo and bacon.
• Pairing: Dry white wine from Ribera del Guadiana.
• 14:30 - Transfer to Fregenal de la Sierra: check-in and visit to the tourist office to stamp the passport and collect information about upcoming visits. Distance: 85 km, duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes.
• 15:30 - Guided tour of the Templar Castle of Fregenal: Walk along the walls, towers, and the parade ground while learning about the presence of the Order of the Temple in the region.
• 17:30 - Bobbin lace workshop: Discover this traditional craft technique of the region and take home your own handmade piece.
• 20:30 - Dinner at the accommodation: Iberian pork tenderloin with rosemary potatoes.
• Pairing: Aged red wine from Condado de Huelva.
• Accommodation: Fregenal de la Sierra.

• 08:30 - Breakfast: Rustic bread with extra virgin olive oil and fresh goat cheese.
• 10:00 - Guided walk through the holm oak dehesa: Stroll among cork oaks and holm oaks while learning about the flora and fauna of the dehesa ecosystem.
• 11:30 - Visit to an Iberian cured meat factory: Learn about the curing and production process of Iberian products and enjoy a tasting of hams and loins.
• 13:30 - Lunch at a local restaurant:
• Dish: Hare rice.
• Pairing: Young red wine from Condado de Huelva.
• 15:30 - Transfer to Segura de León: check-in and visit to the tourist office to stamp the passport and collect information about upcoming visits. Distance: 25 km, duration: 30 minutes.
• 17:00 - Guided tour of the historic centre of Segura de León: Discover its church, main square, and ancient fountains.
• 18:30 - Traditional embroidery workshop: Learn traditional techniques and create a small embroidered keepsake.
• 19:30 - Dinner at the accommodation: Iberian pork cheeks in red wine.
• Pairing: Aged red wine from Condado de Huelva.
• Accommodation: Segura de León.

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• 08:30 - Breakfast: Homemade lemon sponge cake and aromatic coffee.
• 09:00 - Guided hiking route through centuries-old olive groves: Learn about the olive harvesting process and different olive varieties while enjoying a unique landscape.
• 11:30 - Olive oil production workshop: Discover the extraction process at a local mill and participate in an oil tasting.
• 13:00 - Lunch at a local restaurant:
• Dish: Extremaduran stew with chickpeas and local vegetables.
• Pairing: Fruity white wine from Condado de Huelva.
• 14:30 - Transfer to Calera de León: check-in and visit to the tourist office to stamp the passport and collect information about upcoming visits. Distance: 20 km, duration: 30 minutes.
• 15:30 - Guided tour of the Monastery of Tentudía: Learn about the history and art of this important historical site.
• 17:30 - Homemade pickling workshop: Use fresh ingredients to create pickles and preserves typical of the region.
• 20:30 - Dinner at the accommodation: Free-range chicken with almonds.
• Pairing: Dry white wine from Condado de Huelva.
• Accommodation: Calera de León.

• 08:30 - Breakfast: Ricotta cheese with thyme honey and rustic bread toast.
• 09:00 - Guided tour through the Tentudía dehesas: Walk among holm oaks and cork oaks while learning about traditional livestock practices.
• 11:30 - Sheep cheese-making workshop: Participate in the artisanal process of making aged and fresh cheeses.
• 13:00 - Lunch at a local restaurant:
• Dish: Extremaduran gazpacho and wild asparagus omelet.
• Pairing: Young white wine from Condado de Huelva.
• 14:30 - Transfer to Cabeza la Vaca: check-in and visit to the tourist office to stamp the passport and collect information about upcoming visits. Distance: 25 km, duration: 30 minutes.
• 16:00 - Guided tour through the cobbled streets of Cabeza la Vaca: Visit the parish church and the town’s historic fountains.
• 17:30 - Traditional pastry workshop: Learn how to make typical sweets like pestiños and perrunillas.
• 20:30 - Dinner at the accommodation: Iberian pork cheeks in wine sauce.
• Pairing: Aged red wine from Condado de Huelva.
• Accommodation: Cabeza la Vaca.

• 08:30 - Breakfast: Rustic bread toast with olive oil and orange blossom honey.
• 10:00 - Guided visit to the caves of Fuentes de León: Discover this impressive cave system, its geology, and the prehistoric paintings inside.
• 13:00 - Lunch at a local restaurant:
• Dish: Goat stew with rosemary potatoes.
• Pairing: Aged red wine from Condado de Huelva.
• 14:30 - Transfer to Fuentes de León: check-in and visit to the tourist office to stamp the passport and collect information about upcoming visits. Distance: 15 km, duration: 20 minutes.
• 16:00 - Guided tour of the historic center of Fuentes de León: Stroll through the town’s streets, visit the parish church, and the main square.
• 17:30 - Jam and preserves workshop: Learn how to make preserves using local fruits and taste the results.
• 20:30 - Dinner at the accommodation: Gachas extremeñas.
• HPairing: Fruity white wine from Condado de Huelva.
• Accommodation: Fuentes de León.

• 08:30 - Breakfast: Rustic bread toast with extra virgin olive oil and local honey.
• 10:00 - Guided hike around Fuentes de León: Enjoy a final walk through the landscapes surrounding the caves, with views of the holm oak dehesas.
• 11:30 - Iberian product-making workshop: Learn how traditional Iberian cured meats are made using local techniques and participate in a tasting.
• 13:00 - Lunch at a local restaurant:
• Dish: Extremaduran migas with pork rinds and peppers.
• Pairing: Young white wine from Condado de Huelva.
• 14:30 - Transfer to Cumbres Mayores: check-in and visit to the tourist office to stamp the passport and collect information about upcoming visits. Distance: 50 km, duration: 1 hour.
• 16:00 - Guided tour of the old town of Cumbres Mayores: Visit its medieval castle and walk through the narrow streets full of history and tradition.
• 17:30 - Traditional pickling workshop: Learn how to prepare pickled vegetables using local products like peppers and eggplants.
• 20:30 - Dinner at the accommodation: Roasted suckling pig with potatoes.
• Pairing: Aged red wine from Ribera del Guadiana.
• Accommodation: Cumbres Mayores.

• 08:30 - Breakfast: Rustic bread with grated tomato, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh cheese.
• 09:00 - Guided hike through the dehesa: Explore the characteristic landscape of the Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche while learning about the local flora and fauna.
• 11:30 - Beekeeping workshop: Learn about the artisanal honey production process and taste different varieties.
• 13:00 - Lunch at a local restaurant:
• Dish: Mountain-style migas with local cured meats.
• Pairing: Dry white wine from Condado de Huelva.
• 14:30 - Transfer to Puerto Moral: check-in and visit to the tourist office to stamp the passport and collect information about upcoming visits. Distance: 35 km, duration: 40 minutes.
• 16:00 - Guided visit to the parish church: Explore the town’s main temple and learn about its history and architecture.
• 17:30 - Traditional pottery workshop: Design and paint your own decorative piece following local artisan techniques.
• 20:30 - Dinner at the accommodation: Roasted lamb with aromatic herbs.
• Pairing: Aged red wine from Ribera del Guadiana.

Accommodation: Puerto Moral..

• 08:30 - Breakfast: Rustic village bread toast with extra virgin olive oil and honey.
• 09:00 - Interpretative guided route along an old livestock trail: Learn about the importance of livestock routes in the region’s history.
• 11:30 - Goat cheese-making workshop: Participate in the complete cheese-making process, from curdling to molding, and taste the final product.
• 13:00 - Lunch at a local restaurant:
• Dish: Chickpea stew with spinach.
• Pairing: Young white wine from Condado de Huelva.
• 14:30 - Transfer to Higuera de la Sierra: check-in and visit to the tourist office to stamp the passport and collect information about upcoming visits. Distance: 25 km, duration: 30 minutes.
• 16:00 - Guided tour of the historic center: Discover the Church of San Sebastián, noble houses, and traditional fountains.
• 17:30 - Traditional pickling and preserves workshop: Learn how to make pickles and preserves using fresh products from the region.
• 20:30 - Dinner at the accommodation: Free-range chicken in almond sauce.
• Pairing: Aged red wine from Condado de Huelva.

Accommodation: Higuera de la Sierra

• 08:30 - Breakfast: Almond sponge cake with honey and coffee.
• 09:00 - Hiking route through the Sierra de Aracena Natural Park: Explore breathtaking natural landscapes, including chestnut and holm oak forests. (Guided)
• 11:30 - Traditional embroidery workshop: Learn the typical embroidery techniques of the region and create a small keepsake.
• 13:00 - Lunch at a local restaurant:
• Dish: Rice with mushrooms and Iberian cured meats.
• Pairing: Dry white wine from Condado de Huelva.
• 14:30 - Transfer to Cortegana: check-in and visit to the tourist office to stamp the passport and collect information about upcoming visits. Distance: 20 km, duration: 30 minutes.
• 16:00 - Guided visit to Cortegana Castle: Tour this medieval fortress and learn about its role in the history of the border with Portugal.
• 17:30 - Homemade liqueur-making workshop: Learn how to make liqueurs using local fruits and herbs.
• 20:30 - Dinner at the accommodation: Iberian pork cheeks in red wine.
• Pairing: Aged red wine from Condado de Huelva.
• Accommodation: Cortegana.

• 08:30 - Breakfast: Whole wheat toast with grated tomato and extra virgin olive oil.
• 09:00 - Guided route along the livestock trails of Cortegana: Explore ancient paths used by shepherds while enjoying panoramic views of the mountains.
• 11:30 - Traditional pastry workshop: Learn how to make typical sweets like pestiños and rosquillas.
• 13:00 - Lunch at a local restaurant:
• Dish: Wild boar stew.
• Pairing: Reserve red wine from Condado de Huelva.
• 14:30 - Transfer to Minas de Riotinto: check-in and visit to the tourist office to stamp the passport and collect information about upcoming visits. Distance: 35 km, duration: 40 minutes.
• 16:00 - Guided tour of the Riotinto Mining Park: Learn about the region’s mining history, visit an old English neighborhood, and tour the mining museum.
• 17:30 - Tour along the Tinto River: Explore the unique landscapes and the reddish hues that characterize this extraordinary river.
• 20:30 - Dinner at the accommodation: Cod with vegetable ratatouille.
• Pairing: Dry white wine from Condado de Huelva.
• Accommodation: Minas de Riotinto.

• 08:30 - Breakfast: Rustic bread toast with olive oil and honey.
• 09:00 - Guided route along the Tinto River and its old mines: Enjoy a final walk through the mining landscapes before heading to Palos de la Frontera.
• 11:30 - English-style ceramics workshop: Learn about ceramic techniques used in the old English quarter of Riotinto and create your own piece.
• 13:00 - Lunch at a local restaurant:
• Dish: Baked fish with potatoes and lemon.
• Pairing: Fruity white wine from Condado de Huelva.
• 14:30 - Transfer to Palos de la Frontera: check-in and visit to the tourist office to stamp the passport and collect information about upcoming visits. Distance: 55 km, duration: 1 hour.
• 16:00 - Guided tour of the historic center of Palos: Discover the place from where Christopher Columbus’ caravels departed, visit the Church of San Jorge, and explore the Fountain of the Canons.
• 17:30 - Historical navigation workshop: Learn how ships were prepared in the past and discover the navigation techniques that took Columbus to the New World.
• 20:30 - Dinner at the accommodation: Huelva-style garlic shrimp.
• Pairing: Dry white wine from Condado de Huelva.
• Accommodation: Palos de la Frontera.

08:30 - Breakfast: Rustic village bread toast with Iberian ham and coffee.

09:00 - Visit to a winery and Iberian ham drying house: Learn about the Iberian ham curing process, from selecting the pieces to drying and storing them. Participate in a tasting to appreciate the different qualities and flavors.

10:30 - Guided excursion to the caves of the Dehesa del Estero: Explore these natural caves near the river estuary, discovering their geological formation and the fauna living inside.

11:30 - Seafood workshop at the port: Visit the fishing port and participate in a hands-on activity where you will learn how to select and prepare fresh local seafood, such as clams and shrimp.

12:00 - End of the trip: After the last activities, return to the points of origin