Valdepeñas is a town in the province of Ciudad Real, in the autonomous region of Castile-La Mancha, in central Spain. It has a great winemaking tradition and a rich gastronomy.
Some of the tourist sites you can visit in Valdepeñas include:
Plaza de España: This is the town's main square, where you will find the Town Hall and the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción.
Wine Museum: Valdepeñas is known for its wines, so this museum is a must-see. Here you can learn about the history of wine production in the area and taste some of its wines.
Lagunas de Ruidera Natural Park: If you like nature, this natural park is ideal for an excursion to enjoy its lagoons and landscapes.
As far as gastronomy is concerned, some of the typical dishes of Valdepeñas are:
The pisto manchego: A traditional dish prepared with tomatoes, peppers, onion, garlic, aubergines and courgettes.
Gazpacho manchego: A soup made with game meat, such as rabbit or partridge, and bread.
Manchego cheese: One of the most famous cheeses in Spain, made locally from sheep's milk.
Wines: High quality red wines are produced in Valdepeñas, made from Tempranillo grapes. Some wineries you can visit are Bodegas Arúspide, Bodegas Navarro López and Bodegas Félix Solís.
Winecycling and oil tasting, classic but innovative wine tourism.
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A perfect combination of wine and olive oil tourism, visit the winery and the oil mill, and complete the day with a visit to the Ethnological Museum.
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Cellar with caves carved into the rock.
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Since 1846, it is one of the oldest wineries in La Mancha, yet they have moved towards organic farming and support the green economy.
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