#MAGICALVILLAGES-IBERIAN HAM ROUTE: HISTORY AND TRADITION

3:00 p.m – Arrival in Medellín

• Check-in at the accommodation.

3:30 p.m – Tour through Hernán Cortés Square and the Archaeological Park

• Start at Hernán Cortés Square, admire his statue and the foundations of the house where he was born.
• Enter the Archaeological Park and travel 2,000 years back in time.

4:30 p.m – Visit to Medellín Castle

• Learn about its historical role during the Reconquista.
• Enjoy panoramic views of the Renaissance Bridge of the Austrias and the Guadiana River.

6:00 p.m - Wine tasting at Quinto Cecilio Restaurant, a unique spot with views over the village of Medellín (Duration: 60 minutes).

• Includes: Professional sommelier, 5 wines, and tasting notes.
• Pairing: with cured pork loin and cheese.

7:00 p.m - Free time to wander and uncover hidden gems.

8:30 p.m – Dinner at the accommodation featuring:

• Extremaduran lamb stew.
• Wine pairing: Crianza red wine from Ribera del Guadiana.
• Overnight stay in Medellín.

08:30 a.m - Breakfast: Rustic bread toast with fig jam and coffee.

09:00 a.m - 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 a.m - Traditional cooking workshop: Learn how to prepare Extremaduran sweets like perrunillas and taste your own creations.

12:00 p.m - Lunch at a local restaurant:

• Dish: Extremaduran migas with chorizo and bacon.
• Pairing: Dry white wine from Ribera del Guadiana.

2:30 p.m - Transfer at the client's own expense 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.

3:30 p.m – Visit to the Templar Castle: tour of the walls, bullring, and indoor market.

4:00 p.m – Walk through the Historic Quarter: Churches of Santa María and Santa Ana, the house of Bravo Murillo, and noble streets and houses.

5:30 p.m - Pottery workshop at Cerámicas Gallardo: Discover this traditional craft technique of the region and take home your own handmade piece.

8:30 p.m - Dinner at the accommodation: Iberian pork tenderloin with rosemary potatoes.

• Pairing: Chipurri red wine, PDO Extremadura
• Accommodation: Fregenal de la Sierra.

08:30 a.m – Breakfast: Rustic bread with extra virgin olive oil and fresh goat cheese.

10:00 a.m – Guided trail through the holm oak meadow:

• Walk among cork oaks and holm oaks while learning about the flora and fauna of the dehesa ecosystem.

11:30 a.m – Visit to an Iberian sausage factory:

• Discover the curing and production process of Iberian products and enjoy a tasting of hams and pork loins.

1:30 p.m – Lunch at a local restaurant:

• Dish: Hare rice
• Pairing: Young red wine from Condado de Huelva

3:30 p.m – Transfer to Segura de León: Check-in and visit to the tourist office to get the passport stamped and gather information about the upcoming visits.

• Distance: 25 km, Duration: 30 minutes

4:15 p.m – Cultural route through the historic center

• Parish Church of Our Lady of the Assumption
• Convent and Cloister of San Benito
• Capea Museum

5:30 p.m – Visit to places of spirituality and panoramic views

• Church of Fatima
• Monument to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
• Hermitage of the Virgin of the Remedies

7:00 p.m – Visit to the permanent exhibition of Antonio Aradillas

• Exhibition of religious objects, art, and local culture

8:30 p.m – Dinner at the accommodation

• Traditional mountain menu
• Main course: Iberian pork cheek in red wine
• Aged red wine from Condado de Huelva

08:30 am – Breakfast at the accommodation

• Toast with Iberian ham and extra virgin olive oil
• Coffee and fruit

09:30 am – Visit to the Santiaguista Medieval Castle

• Opening hours: 09:30 am – 2:30 pm
• Explore the parade ground, the tower, and its viewpoints
• A historical testament to the Order of Santiago

11:00 am – Free walking tour through popular downtown bars

• Recommended bars:
• Bar Casa Manolo
• Bar Puerta del Sol
• Bar Laureano

1:30 pm – Lunch at Mesón Restaurante La Teja

• Suggested dish: Iberian pork shoulder (Secreto Ibérico) or lamb stew
• Homemade dessert and fruity wine from the Condado de Huelva

1:30 pm – Transfer at the client's own expense 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)

3:30 pm – Guided tour of the Monastery of Tentudía:

• Learn about the history and art of this important historical site

5:30 pm – Homemade Pickling Workshop:

• Use fresh products to make pickles and preserves typical of the region

8:30 pm – Dinner at the accommodation specializing in: Free-range chicken with almonds

• Wine pairing: Dry white wine from the Condado de Huelva
• Accommodation: Calera de León

08:30 am – Breakfast: Cottage cheese with thyme honey and rustic country bread toast

09:00 am – Guided tour through the Tentudía dehesas (meadows):

• Walk among holm oaks and cork oaks while learning about traditional livestock farming practices

11:30 am – Sheep cheese-making workshop:

• Participate in the artisanal process of making both cured and fresh cheeses

1:00 pm – Lunch at a local restaurant:

• Dish: Extremaduran gazpacho and asparagus omelette
• Wine pairing: Young white wine from the Condado de Huelva

2:30 pm – Transfer at the client's own expense at guest’s expense 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)

4:00 pm – Guided tour through the cobbled streets of Cabeza la Vaca:

• Visit the parish church and the town’s historic fountains

5:30 pm – Traditional pastry workshop:

• Learn how to prepare local sweets such as pestiños and perrunillas

8:30 pm – Dinner at the accommodation specializing in: Iberian pork cheeks in wine sauce

• Wine pairing: Aged red wine from the Condado de Huelva
• Accommodation: Cabeza la Vaca

08:30 am – Breakfast: Rustic bread toast with olive oil and orange blossom honey

10:00 am – Guided visit to the caves of Fuentes de León:

• Discover this impressive cave system, its geology, and the prehistoric cave paintings it holds

1:00 pm – Lunch at a local restaurant:

• Dish: Kid goat stew with thyme potatoes
• Wine pairing: Aged red wine from the Condado de Huelva

2:30 pm – Transfer at the client's own expense at guest’s expense 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)

4:00 pm – Guided tour of the historic center of Fuentes de León:

• Stroll through the village streets, its parish church, and the main square

5:30 pm – Jam and preserves workshop:

• Learn how to make fruit preserves using local produce and enjoy a tasting

8:30 pm – Dinner at the accommodation specializing in: Gachas extremeñas (traditional cornmeal porridge)

• Wine pairing: Fruity white wine from the Condado de Huelva
• Accommodation: Fuentes de León

08:30 a.m - Breakfast: Rustic bread toast with extra virgin olive oil and local honey.

10:00 a.m - Route around Fuentes de León:

• Enjoy a final walk through the landscapes surrounding the caves, with views of the dehesas of holm oaks and cork oaks. (Guided)

11:30 a.m - Iberian product-making workshop:

• Learn how traditional Iberian cured meats are produced using local techniques and participate in a brief tasting.
• Pairing: Aged red wine from Ribera del Guadiana.

12:00 p.m - End of the trip:

• After the last activities, return to the points of origin.