Okondo is a municipality located in the province of Álava, in the Basque Country, Spain. Here are some tourist and gastronomic recommendations for your visit:
Tourist sites:
Santuario de la Antigua: a Gothic-Renaissance style temple built in the 16th century, which has an impressive Baroque main altarpiece and a 17th century cloister.
Urrunaga Reservoir: a reservoir located on the outskirts of Okondo, surrounded by a natural environment of great beauty, ideal for hiking and other outdoor sports.
Tower houses in Okondo: several 17th century tower houses in the centre of the town, which are an example of popular Basque architecture.
Gastronomy:
Txakoli: a young, fruity white wine made from local grapes, usually drunk as an aperitif.
Patxaran: a typical alcoholic drink from the Basque Country, made from sloes and aniseed.
Idiazabal cheese: the Okondo area is located in the Alavese mountain region, where one of the most famous cheeses in Spain is made, Idiazabal cheese, which is made from Latxa sheep's milk and has an intense, smoky flavour.
Marmitako: a fish stew typical of Basque cuisine, made with white tuna, potatoes, green pepper, onion and garlic.
Chuletón de vaca (beef cutlet): a typical dish of Basque cuisine, consisting of a beef cutlet from the Galician blonde breed of beef, which is characterised by its flavour and tenderness.
I hope you enjoy your visit to Okondo and try some of its typical dishes!
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