Gordoncillo is a town in the region of El Bierzo, in the province of León, in the autonomous region of Castilla y León. Although there are no beaches in the area, there are different places where you can bathe in rivers and reservoirs.
One of the places where you can bathe in Gordoncillo is the Barcena reservoir, a calm water reservoir where you can enjoy a refreshing swim in a natural setting. You can also go to the river Eria, which is close to the town, although in some sections it can be a little more abundant and not suitable for bathing.
As for the local gastronomy, in Gordoncillo and the surrounding area you will find various restaurants and wineries where you can enjoy typical Leonese dishes and wines from the Bierzo Designation of Origin. Some of the dishes you can try are botillo, cecina, trout from the river, empanada berciana or lacón con grelos (pork shoulder with turnip tops). In addition, the area also produces high-quality wines, such as the reds made from the Mencía grape variety, which you can enjoy in the local wineries.
Funny tour around the vineyard on the winecart.
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Sustainable wine tourism in an incomparable setting and in the heart of nature in León, Spain
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Wine tastings of Doña Blanca grapes, the rarest variety in Bierzo.
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Taste the Gran Bierzo, one of the oldest brands in this area.
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