Colmenar de Oreja is a municipality in the Community of Madrid that has a great historical and cultural wealth, as well as a very varied and tasty gastronomy. Here are some of the things you can see, eat and drink during your visit:
What to see:
Castillo de Oreja: a medieval fortress built in the 15th century.
Plaza Mayor: one of the largest squares in Spain, surrounded by historic buildings, such as the Town Hall and the church of Santa María la Mayor.
Ulpiano Checa Museum: located in an 18th-century mansion-house, it is a space dedicated to the work of the Colmenareño painter Ulpiano Checa.
What to eat:
Roast suckling pig or suckling lamb: two of the most typical dishes in the gastronomy of Colmenar de Oreja, which are cooked in the oven with holm oak wood.
Callos: a stew made with beef tripe and chorizo sausage, served with bread.
Migas: a dish of pastoral origin, made with bread, oil, garlic and peppers.
What to drink:
Colmenar de Oreja wine: the area has its own Designation of Origin, which produces high-quality red, white and rosé wines, made from varieties such as Tempranillo, Garnacha and Malvar.
Anís de Colmenar: a typical drink made in the traditional way from an ancestral recipe.
I hope you enjoy your visit to Colmenar de Oreja and discover all that this municipality has to offer.
Urban winery from the first third of the 19th century.
Urban winery from the first third of the 19th century.
Wine tourism with gastronomy on the outskirts of Madrid.
Wine tourism with gastronomy on the outskirts of Madrid.
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Tasting under the stars, what more could you ask for?
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Highly recommended for fans of cycling routes.
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Urban winery from the first third of the 19th century.
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