{"id":3480,"date":"2018-07-27T15:43:42","date_gmt":"2018-07-27T15:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gastronomia-aragonesa.com\/discover-aragon-through-the-five-senses\/"},"modified":"2018-12-19T18:15:05","modified_gmt":"2018-12-19T18:15:05","slug":"discover-aragon-through-the-five-senses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gastronomia-aragonesa.com\/en\/routes\/discover-aragon-through-the-five-senses\/","title":{"rendered":"ARAG\u00d3N TO ALL SENSES"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Get to know the contrasts of Bajo Arag\u00f3n from Teruel, the district of Matarra\u00f1a and the Maestrazgo. Three timeless emerging regions to explore in a thousand and one ways.<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Get to know the contrasts<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Discover its delectable dishes with the subtle nuances of traditional cuisine, get acquainted with some of the area\u00b4s best chefs and find out all the secrets of these three regions of Teruel.<\/p>\n

Teruel is a territory that seduces travelers at first sight. Some of its places have an innate pull that connects and attracts tourists, globetrotters and onlookers.<\/p>\n

March means Holy Week, synonymous with load rumbling sounds caused by drums of the places where its celebrated. But it\u00b4s not just all about the beat of the drums.<\/p>\n

In addition to Bajo Arag\u00f3n, other areas such as Matarra\u00f1a or Maestrazgo their isolation and remote locations to appeal to those who flee from touristy and packed spots in Easter Week Celebrations, with acts such as the \u201cRompida de la hora\u201d (breaking of the hour)<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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These days come with it a set of environmental features. Olive oil mills produce and launch to the market their new appealing oils. It\u2019s also when the woods and groves of Matarra\u00f1a dazzle us with greater chromatic contrasts and do their best impression with autumnal scenic colours. Besides Maestrazgo is filled with very delightful sweets and confectionery to excite our taste buds. The showcase of these and other products could be found at the different tables.<\/p>\n

Walk stunning trails and paths or practice a great number of adventure and extreme sports. Come upon the artistic wealth and immerse yourself in the history, culture tradition of its people. These 3 areas are the hub of some of the best things to do and see.<\/p>\n

Bajo Arag\u00f3n, Maestrazgo and Matarra\u00f1a form this magical triangle in which leisure, tourism and first and foremost, gastronomy, combine to appeal to all the senses.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The N-232 road goes from Zaragoza in the distric of Teruel, leading directly through the town of Azaila, until you get the heart of Bajo Arag\u00f3n. From H\u00edjar\u00b4s village connect adjoining areas such as Calanda, Albalate del Arzobispo and other locations of \u201cRuta del Tambor y el Bombo\u201d (literary “Drum and Bass Drum Route)<\/p>\n

Travelling on this road, suddenly, Alca\u00f1iz is revealed thanks to its 14,000 inhabitants and its many local attractions. It is well worth staying overnight in one of its wide and charming accommodation offers.<\/p>\n

From Los Calatravos\u00b4s Castle to The Town Hall, La Lonja or the former Santa Mar\u00eda la Mayor collegiate church, the Main Street or some passageways, Alca\u00f1iz has plenty places worth seeing.<\/p>\n

In addition, currently, \u201cAlca\u00f1izanos\u201d (as local people are known) submerge themselves in two remarkably popular food festivals; the day of the “choricer” and “la rosqueta”. These special days are celebrated by going to the countryside and eating pork products and sweet pastries, made for this purpose.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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A trip down \u201cMatarrana\u201d and \u201cMaestrazgo\u201d<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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It doesn\u00b4t matter where you came from whether it it is from Alca\u00f1iz, from Teruel or from Castell\u00f3n, winding and curvy roads and rough landscape greets us from Matarra\u00f1a to Maestrazgo.<\/p>\n

Matarra\u00f1a consists of fourteen picturesque villages, where the River acts as a \u201cbackbone\u201d through all this old Province Area. The River \u201cMatarra\u00f1a\u201d flows through a quiet area, avoiding overcrowding and hiding inside walking paths, and natural spots to get lost.<\/p>\n

Valderrobles is without any doubt the first must stop destination. Located on the bridge that leads to the Old Quarter, leisurely step into the village to admire the Town Hall and the Majestic beauty of the facade of the church of Santa Mar\u00eda la Mayor. From there, wandering down narrow and steep bakcstreets we reach The Castle, which dominates the view of the entire town. \u201cPe\u00f1arroya de Tastavins\u201d and its ham museum, the church of Torre del Compte, or the countless R\u00e1fales oils, are other sightseeing attractions of note.<\/p>\n

The trip must go on towards the Maestrazgo, guided by the Guadalope River to discover some scenic villages like Cantavieja, Tronch\u00f3n and Mirambel.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

An alternative Saturday morning plan could be a visit to the Paleontological Park of Galve, where huge dinosaur models amaze both children and adults. From Castellote, it is significant to note almost everything; its Castle, the Old Town, Cantavieja\u00b4s village and its historic heritage and the Cultural Park of the Maestrazgo need to surely be\u00a0raised.\u00a0There are more than enough reasons to choose this place for next unforgettable short- break.<\/p>\n

If you combine the strong cheese flavour, a typical feature of Tronch\u00f3n cheese, the elegance of Terue cured Ham, the valuable olive oil, the good crusty bread and local pastries, spring water, vegetables and a wide range of ecological products, tourists, travelers, pilgrims and onlooker cannot fail to be impressed.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Teruel\u00b4s food and cuisine strives to preserve traditional and regional cuisine and encourages local food producers. One of its flagship products is olive oil, produced in the three regions, highlighting Bajo Arag\u00f3n Olive Oil certified by the Designation of Origin \u201cAceite del Bajo Arag\u00f3n\u201d. The extra virgin olive oil\u00b4s aromas and tones dress both salads and cold dishes and most old stew recipes.<\/p>\n

Meat and pork-butchery from most of the culinary tradition in this cozy corner area. The basis of this regional diet is formed by pork and pork butchery: pork loins, cold meat, and corned pork. From \u201cButifarra\u201d onion cured sausages, made in Pe\u00f1arroya de Tastavins, to the \u201csartenadas\u201d, without forgetting the Teruel cured Ham (Designation of Origin), the pork is the star product in the province. On the other hand, lamb also forms deliciuos traditional dishes such us \u201cEl Zambullo de Torre de Coompte\u201d, \u201cLas lechecillas o higuetas del Maestrazgo\u201d or \u201csomarro\u201d made of lamb meat, well seasoned and dried.<\/p>\n

Lamb is, as in the rest of The Autonomous Region of Aragon, the main ingredient of the famous dish \u201croasted lamb with potatoes\u201d that is mouth watering cooked in Matarra\u00f1a, Maestrazgo or Bajo Arag\u00f3n.<\/p>\n

\u201cCecina\u201d (beef jerky) is the most popular product from beef, whose traditionlly found in Matarra\u00f1a<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Legumes, vegetables, mushrooms, spices, cheeses and a wide range of sweets and desserts, such as honey on \u201chojuelas\u201d (a kind of donut made from milk, flour and butter) made in Valderrobres or \u201cMostillo\u201d (Must with flour and nuts) from Cantavieja, are essential to remember when local gastronomy is discussed about in these three areas. There are endless possibilities for these ingredients when cobined.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Teruel offers a wide Touristic and Food offering during Holy Week to help visitors, looking for the most highlighted restaurants and enjoy Easter.\u00a0 Parador de Turismo de Alca\u00f1iz in considered one of the best. During these days of drums and bass drums, it is fully booked, which reflects its quality.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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To be a pro at living life out of a backpack, careful deliberation is needed in choosing every single item that goes inside it. Whip out your checklist and begin filling it up with warm clothes because of the temperature in March at nights in Bajo Arag\u00f3n are very cold. In any case, the warmth of fireplaces and comfortable lodging will serve to counteract temperature variations. The natural enviroment makes up this area ideal for walkers groups.<\/p>\n

Another leisure activity for backpackers is mountain biking thorough the signed routes trails that cross the entire Matarra\u00f1a, the Maestrazgo and its neighbor Bajo Arag\u00f3n. However, during Holy Week, when everywhere is fully packed, it is higly recommended to use another means of transport and do an early booking. Nevertheless, no matter how and when, Teruel and province will never cease to amaze you.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u201cLa rompida de la hora\u201d (literally breaking the hour), is a good reason to plan a family vacation to villages in the south of the Arag\u00f3n Region, in Teruel during Holy Week. Not only the tourist atrractions but also its historic heritage makes this area a good destination for both children and adults. In addition to walking tours though trekking routs and hiking paths, it is a must to wander the cobbed streets of some villages such as: La Iglesuela del Cid, Valderrobres and many others. The cosy rural hotels are maybe the best option in terms of quality and price for a family stay.<\/p>\n

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Martin rivers course flows through this natural park in a highlight area of \u200b\u200bthe Iberian System that flows near Escatr\u00f3n. It is an ideal route for hiking, mountain biking, climbing and other outdoor sports.<\/p>\n

Close to Beceite you\u00b4ll find \u201cEl Parrisal\u201d a gorge where Matarra\u00f1a river runs, a place with plenty adrenaline activities for nature lovers. In Beceite you you also have the opportunity to get to know the gastronomy of the area.<\/p>\n

Between the Bajo Arag\u00f3n and the Maestrazgo, in the town of Molinos, there are some breathtaking caves with a rich palaeontological and geological heritage. Adventure caving is, however, a totally different experience. Joining these activities can allows you to get out of the hustle of crowds in this province during Holy Week.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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