Ham
More than seeing, the Montánchez ham has to be tasted, tasted or eaten (it seems that it does not go well in this section, but it is really one of the most important things of Montánchez). It is one of the best hams in Extremadura and, being so, probably in the world. \If you want to know more, here we talk about its processes both in the raising of the pigs (in the Extremadura pasture) and in the time and place of curing. All this explains the exceptional quality of this product. \nAhh.... IMPORTANT. We are also going to indicate you some places where you can buy it (to take away or even order it to be sent directly to your home).
Castle of Montánchez
Montánchez is located on a high hill on which stands majestically its castle of Roman origin. The castle, which is visible from a distance, is an ideal place to visit. It is a little above the village and, from there, you can go up in just 10-15 minutes. At the top there is a wide esplanade, where the hermitage and the castle coexist. It is possible to walk and, above all, we can delight ourselves with the kilometric views that so imposing watchtower offers us. \If you go at sunset you can be surprised by a fantastic sunset.
Millennial Trees
Don't be fooled by the photo. These trees are a real eye-catcher when seen live. The truth is that they are a spectacle of nature that impresses when you have them in front of you. They are two trees, protected by the government of Extremadura so that the continuous visits deteriorate them. They are two trees, the holm oak Terrona, and the holm oak Nieta. The first located in Zarza de Montánchez and the second in Torre de Santa Maria. It is obliged the visit, since it is a question of the best set of monumental oaks of Spain.
Basilica of Santa Lucia del Trampal
In Alcuéscar we can visit this basilica and its interpretation center that the Junta de Extremadura has built right next to it. Perhaps, at first glance, it seems little, but for lovers of historic buildings can be a wonderful treasure. It is a building of the Visigoth period (back in the seventh to ninth centuries), and most importantly, is the ONLY one that remains standing in the entire southern half of the Iberian Peninsula. It is a monument of cultural interest with the category of Monument.
